EFFECTS OF A YOGA PROGRAM ON PERFOMANCE IN RHYTMIC GYMNASTICS: A CASE STUDY

Authors

  • Sierra-Palmeiro, E Profesora Titular. Departamento de Educación Física Deportiva. Facultad de Ciencias del Deporte. Universidad de A Coruña (España)
  • Fernández-Villarino, M Profesora Contratada Doctor. Departamento de Educación Física Deportiva. Facultad de Ciencias de la Educación y del Deporte. Universidad de Vigo (España)
  • y Freire-Maceiras, R Profesora Asociada. Departamento de Educación Física Deportiva. Facultad de Ciencias de la Educación y del Deporte. Universidad de Vigo (España)

Keywords:

Rhythmic gymnastics, yoga, psychological skills, sports performance

Abstract

Rhythmic Gymnastics is a sport that requires high-difficulty motor skills and perfect execution. The body is considered as a yoga and mind therapy that for many researchers influences the improvement of sports performance. In this work we analyze the effect of a Yoga training on sports performance and the psychological variables related to it. Thirty gymnasts between the ages of 11 and 16 participated, doing a weekly Yoga session for 5 months, in addition to the Rhythmic Gymnastics training. We analyze the changes in performance and in the psychological variables studied before and after the intervention. The results obtained indicate a significant improvement in both parameters. Conclusions: the gymnasts participating in our study significantly improve their performance after the intervention, which may suggest, without generalizing, the advantages of including a yoga exercise program in their preparation.

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Published

2023-05-01

Issue

Vol. 23 No. 89 (2023): Vol. 23, No. 89, marzo/March 2023

Section

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