Library update

I have updated the Library with several news articles references that i found over the month during my research for the next article

BIOMECHANICS – VAULT

• Three-dimensional analysis of handspring with full turn vault: Deterministic model, coaches’ beliefs, and judges’ scores.
  Journal of Applied Biomechanics 14(2), 1998
• Techniques used in high-scoring and low-scoring ‘‘Roche’’ vaults performed by elite male gymnasts.
  Sports Biomechanics, 2(2), 2003
• A three-dimensional analysis of the men’s compulsory vault performed at the 1992 Olympic Games.
  Journal of Applied Biomechanics, 12(2). 1996
• Techniques used in high- and low-scoring Hecht vaults performed at the 1995 World Gymnastics Championships.
  Journal of Sports Sciences, 18(11), 2000
• Vault Run-up Speeds - 1999 John hancock U.S. Gymnastics Championships – Women
  Technique, 20(4), 2000
• Techniques used in performing handspring and salto forward tucked in gymnastic vaulting.
  International Journal of Sport Biomechanics, 4(3), 1988
• Techniques used by elite male gymnasts performing a handspring vault at the 1987 Pan American Games.
  International Journal of Sport Biomechanics, 5(1), 1989
• Techniques used by elite women gymnasts performing the handspring vault at the 1987 Pan American Game.
  International Journal of Sport Biomechanics, 6(1), 1990
• A comparison of techniques used in performing the men's compulsory gymnastic vault at the 1988 Olympics.
  International Journal of Sport Biomechanics, 7(1), 1991
• Comparison of blocking and post-flight techniques of male gymnasts performing the 1988 Olympic compulsory vault.
  International Journal of Sport Biomechanics, 7(4), 1991
• Blocking and postflight techniques of male gymnasts performing the compulsory vault at the 1988 Olympics.
  International Journal of Sport Biomechanics, 8(2), 1992
• The Hecht vault performed at the 1995 World Gymnastics Championships: Deterministic model and judges' scores.
  Journal of Sports Sciences, 18(11), 2000
• Techniques used in performing the handspring and salto forward tucked vault at the 1988 Olympic Games.
  International Journal of Sport Biomechanics, 6(2), 1990
• 3D analysis of Yurchenko vaults performed by female gymnasts during the 1988 Seoul Olympic Games.
  International Journal of Sport Biomechanics, 6(2), 1990
• Vaults performed by female Olympic gymnasts: A biomechanical profile.
  International Journal of Sport Biomechanics, 1(2), 1985
• A kinematic analysis of men's Olympic long horse vaulting.
  International Journal of Sport Biomechanics,1(2), 1985
• Kinematics of the springboard phase in Yurchenko-style vaults.
  25th International Symposium on Biomechanics in Sports, 2007
• Development of the velocity for vault runs in artistic gymnastics from the last decade.
  26th International Conference on Biomechanics in Sports, 2008

BIOMECHANICS – HIGH BAR & UNEVEN BARS

• Twisting techniques used in high bar dismounts.
  Journal of Applied Biomechanics, 6(2), 1990
• Body configuration in multiple somersault high bar dismounts.
  Journal of Applied Biomechanics, 6(2), 1990

BIOMECHANICS – FLOOR

• Takeoff mechanics of the double backward somersault.
  International Journal of Sport Biomechanics, 6(2),1990

COACHING – PEDAGOGY

• Important performance factors in gymnastics from a biomechanical perspective.
  25th International Symposium on Biomechanics in Sports, 2007
  

The new and improved Gym Press website.

Hi everyone

It has taken me months but its finally 90% complete. The new and hopefully improved The Gym Press website. The purpose behind this new website was to:

• Improve the search ability of the website. As you will notice you can now search through the website. This will take a couple of days to completely configure but it should be 100% complete in a week or so. This will complete the website update.
• Improve the appearance of the website, which lets be honest was desperately needed.
• Add new functions – These are still to come, but i plan to start working on the The Gym Press Library projects soon (view page for details of planned projects) – The first project try and raise funds to purchase reprint permissions for popular articles. help and chip-in
• Improve the Gym Press Library catalogue, so readers can find references easier (which will also improve as the search engines are completed..thanks to Google.)
• The article submission guidelines have been updated and modified to encourage all coaches to contribute. Hopefully this will make things easier. Please give feedback on way to improve these, or that will help encourage contributors.
• The Gym Press on Facebook - To improve the ability for coaches to Network through the addition of a Facebook page. Join The Gym Press Facebook and get involved.
• Removed The Gym Press forum. There are enough really good gymnastics forums out there, there was no need for any more.

I would like to think that this new website will be more effective and functional. I do apologies that i have been relatively inactive with posting new material, but this project has taken a lot of effort and time to complete, which means that now i can focus on i writing more, and updating the website with new material.

Please spread the word about The Gym Press in your gym, and encourage coaches to contribute.

Latest Article - Does Kre-Alkalyn® have benefits in the training of gymnastics strength skills?

Does Kre-Alkalyn® have benefits in the training of gymnastics strength skills?
Valentin Uzunov
Gym Coach, Vol 3, 2009

ABSTRACT

Dietary supplements have become common ergogenic aids used by athletes from a variety of sports and levels to enhance their performance. Unfortunately more often than not, claimed ergogenic benefits are not backed by clinical studies but rather by smart marketing, misleading information, exaggerations, or anecdotal reports. The aim of this case report is to examine the potential ergogenic benefits of Kre-Alkalyn® in the training of the iron cross and planche. This case report is based on the results of a 25yr old male with 7yrs adult gymnastics training. The subject ran though a 4 week training program which incorporated iron cross and planche specific exercises 2—3 times a week, while supplementing with Kre-Alkalyn®. At the end of the 4 weeks the subject had a 4.4% (7°) improvement in iron cross performance , and 1.37% (2°) in his planche. These were significant performance gains after only 4 weeks. The most noticeable effects reported were the improved recovery rate from trainings and ability to maintain intensity during training sessions. Based on the results from the study and research there is some evidence to suggested that Kre-Alkalyn® supplementation can be a useful ergogenic aid in the training of gymnastics strength skills for both novice and elite level athletes who undergo extensive intensive training. However, consumers should carefully consider the manufacturer’s claims that Kre-Alkalyn® is more effective than creatine monohydrate in light of the fact that such claims are not substantiated by independent research.





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