PSG agree fee to sign Eintracht Frankfurt striker Randal Kolo Muani
PSG have agreed a fee to sign Eintracht Frankfurt striker Randal Kolo Muani. The Ligue 1 giants will stump up €90m (£77m) but the move is dependant on the German club finding a replacement.
2023-09-01 20:56
Nebraska volleyball sets world record for attendance at a women's sporting event, at above 92,000, school says
Memorial Stadium was the place to be on Wednesday night when the University of Nebraska women's volleyball team hosted in-state opponent Omaha.
2023-08-31 11:22
TikTok has gone wild for adult gymnastics – here’s what you should know
Have you always wanted to be able to do the splits or a backflip? Maybe you’ve watched your kids do a gymnastics class and thought, ‘Wow, that looks so fun’. Adult gymnastics is gaining some serious popularity online, with the TikTok hashtag #adultgymnastics getting over 209.5 million views. Influencers such as Anna Archer – who has over 300,000 followers on Instagram and creates content surrounding lots of different fitness experiments – and stunt woman Corinne Nicewick have shared clips of their experiences of trying out gymnastics as an adult. Nicewick, despite being a talented stuntwoman, has shared clips of how challenging she has found the sport, with viewers finding her attempts both funny and encouraging. Gymnastics has put some famous faces in good stead for other fitness-related challenges, with gymnast Beth Tweddle winning the 2103 series of Dancing on Ice and Ellie Downie, GB gymnast taking on the gruelling SAS: Who Dares Wins reality show in 2023.So, what do you need to know before you get involved? How does adult gymnastics work? Can anyone do it? Classes have been steadily cropping up across the UK encouraging adults of all abilities to get involved in gymnastics, and unless you have a health problem or injury that may restrict you from doing so, anyone can get involved. It is not so dissimilar to exercises you may already do like plyometrics (explosive body weight resistance exercises like box jumps), CrossFit or yoga. “Gymnastics is a series of different exercises that test your strength, mobility, flexibility and agility,” says Sofia Zolobova, instructor and gymnastics expert at Gymbox. “It’s also a lot of fun, incorporating lots of different floor, beam and hoop exercises,” she explains. This element of variety can bring a more fun, playful element to your workout routine. What are the health and wellbeing benefits of adult gymnastics? Gymnastics will give your body a really different workout and improve your strength, mobility and balance. “Strength and mobility are both very important as we grow older,” says Zolobova. “Gymnastics uses your own body weight, so not only do you get stronger, you move better. For example, to be able to execute a hand stand you need great shoulder mobility,” she explains. “With our modern tight shoulders, gymnastics can be helpful in improving our posture.” How do you get past being scared? As a kid, doing a cartwheel and taking a tumble doesn’t seem so threatening, but as adults we are all a bit more scared of getting hurt. Instead of falling into the trap of fear, embrace the playfulness of it. Zolobova says: “It’s a really fun way to exercise. It includes handstands, cartwheels and frog jumps, letting you unleash your inner child. It empowers you to do cool tricks as an adult and work up to a certain goal. It’s also a great fear fighter – sometimes you just have to let go and trust yourself.” What should we be careful of in adult gymnastics? Your fitness and flexibility may not progress as quickly as they might have done as a child. “Children are naturally more flexible than adults, so when undertaking gymnastics for the first time keep this in mind. Take things slow and one step at a time – you can always build up strength and flexibility with consistent practice,” explains Zolobova. How do we protect our backs and joints? Putting your back out or hurting your joints is a very real fear as an adult. Zolobova says: “Stretching should never be skimped on and should be thorough and dynamic [involving movement]. It’s also very important to make sure the body is warmed up before undertaking any gymnastic moves, a light jog and jumping jacks are great ways to get the muscles warm fast.”
2023-08-30 21:46
Angels forfeit season, possibly Shohei Ohtani with series of questionable roster moves
Tell me the Angels are giving up without telling me the Angels are giving up. What in the world is going on with their latest roster moves?
2023-08-30 07:47
The Angels Are Trying the Wildest Salary Dump Ever
What are the Angels doing?
2023-08-30 06:18
3 Jets who earned a roster spot in preseason play, and 1 on verge of being cut
The New York Jets are pressed to make critical cuts to create their 53-man roster, and based on preseason play, here are the projected futures for four different Jets.
2023-08-30 04:20
Roundup: Kendall Jenner, Bad Bunny Are Official; Simone Biles Is Back; California Wins Little League World Series
Kendall Jenner and Bad Bunny are official, Simone Biles won the U.S. championship, California won the Little League World Series and more in the Roundup.
2023-08-28 19:27
Jets insider suggests Aaron Rodgers may play favorites with former Packer
The New York Jets' offense has prioritized Aaron Rodgers favorite Randall Cobb far more than expected in training camp.
2023-08-24 07:26
Dispute over timing of triathlon safety warnings
Brendan Wall and Ivan Chittenden died during the swim element of the Ironman triathlon on Sunday.
2023-08-23 03:56
Man Rushes Stage During Drew Barrymore Event in New York City
Drew Barrymore was having a conversation with Reneé Rapp at the 92nd Street Y on Monday night when someone in the audience decided that he needed to see her at some point and that point was right that moment. The man introduced himself and started walking briskly to the stage before he was intercepted and the duo onstage was quickly ushered off.
2023-08-23 02:56
Joe Buck Stuck His Hand Out, So Josh Harris Shook It
Josh Harris' Awkward Handshake With Joe Buck
2023-08-22 10:28
College football rankings 2023: 15 best running backs ready to take Bijan Robinson's mantle
With Bijan Robinson now on the Atlanta Falcons, here are the 15 best returning running backs in college football.Keep your eyes on any of these college football stars to be this year's Doak Walker Award winner.Bijan Robinson was last year's recipient as the sensational running back...
2023-08-22 04:16