Recommendations
The number of cups of milk recommended for gymnasts to increase bone health
2 to 3 cups
Flat surface covered in foam that has elasticity allowing gymnasts to perform flips, jumps, and handsprings before landing and posing.
Mat
American gymnast who has 7 Olympic Gold medals, and has been deemed one of the greatest gymnasts of all time.
Simone Biles
A gymnast should consume this amount of carbohydrates before exercising
1-4kg of their body weight
Made of aluminum, covered in vinyl with a foam padding on top this is a rectangular apparatus that is 16.4 feet long, 4 inches wide, and 4.1 feet off the ground where gymnasts perform steps, runs, jumps, turns, and hold positions.
Balance Beam
A gymnast should consume this amount of carbohydrates during exercise
30g/h
Made of fiberglass covered with a birch wood laminate. These are parallel to each other and at different heights while the distance between them depends on the size of the gymnast performing.
Bar
American gymnast who attends LSU and has gained a social media liking through Tik Tok.
Olivia Dunne
A gymnast should consume this amount of protein post-exercise
20 grams
Structure made of heavy-duty steel with protective padding that is designed for gymnasts to run and launch themselves off of to perform a trick before landing.
Vault
A gymnast should consume this amount of fat 2-3 hours before competition
12-18 grams
Made of multiple layers of wood attached to long plastic-covered stainless steel cables designed for gymnasts to perform strength, support, and balance. Gymnasts must perform a series of swings hold on this apparatus and finish with an acrobatic dismount.
Rings
Before the Simone Biles era, this American gymnast was a 2012 Olympic all-around champion and a 2015 world all-around silver medalist.
Gabby Douglas