Studies on the anthropometric characteristics of athletes have a long history, but there are no published reviews on the somatotype of artistic gymnasts. Practitioners and professional coaches can gain guidance from improved understanding of the ideal body constitution and the impact of high-intensity training since preadolescence on body build. The present review is designed to provide this information.

Evaluation of somatotype in artistic gymnastics competitors: a meta-analytical approach

Gualdi-Russo, Emanuela
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2019

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Studies on the anthropometric characteristics of athletes have a long history, but there are no published reviews on the somatotype of artistic gymnasts. Practitioners and professional coaches can gain guidance from improved understanding of the ideal body constitution and the impact of high-intensity training since preadolescence on body build. The present review is designed to provide this information.
2019
Sterkowicz-Przybycien, Katarzyna; Gualdi-Russo, Emanuela
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