What materials are gymnastics ribbons made from?
Ribbons are made from several materials. Either satin or viscose.
Both fabrics are highly durable. They allow the product to be used for a long time and not wear out for several months.
Also, such materials are soft. Tapes made from them are very convenient to use. They do not slip or fall out of your hands. The girl will be able to hold the ribbon even if she rotates it very hard during her performance.
The design of most of these products is very beautiful. Ribbons are available in different colors. If you choose a model with an unusual appearance, it will allow you to decorate a girl’s number at competitions.
Expensive models of rhythmic gymnastics ribbons, in addition to having bright colors, also shine. They look very nice at competitions.
Rhythmic gymnastics ball
To make balls, high-quality rubber or rubber alloy is used. Sasaki brand balls have an additional coating that provides grip on the hand, making it easier for the gymnast to do rolls, catches, and figure eights.
The standard ball has a diameter of 18.5 cm and a weight of 400 g, recommended for athletes over 10 years old. For the youngest gymnasts and girls under 130 cm tall, choose a ball with a diameter of 15 cm. Before purchasing, let the athlete in the store pick up the ball and do rolls. If it’s comfortable, the ball comes up. Balls are available on the market in a variety of colors. It is easy to match with a gymnast's costume.
Tips for caring for and storing the ball:
- To inflate Sasaki brand balls, use a pump of the same brand.
- When inflating the ball, wet the pump needle with water.
- Wash the ball with soap suds.
- Store only in the case.
- Protect from direct sunlight. Rubber does not like temperature changes.
Tape length
The length of the ribbons must be selected based on the level of professionalism of the young gymnast, as well as her age category:
- For fourteen-year-old and older athletes, we recommend purchasing ribbons whose size is six meters. Elements of a similar length should also be purchased by master gymnasts.
- If the girl is between nine and fourteen years old, she will need a shorter ribbon. The one whose length is five meters.
- If the baby is under nine years old, then she needs to purchase a ribbon four meters long. Also, girls with third grade in rhythmic gymnastics will need similar products.
Rope for rhythmic gymnastics
The jump rope is the first apparatus in rhythmic gymnastics, with which the training of female athletes begins. For kids and young gymnasts, a jump rope 2.5 m long made of cotton or polyester is suitable; it is lightweight, flies well, is soft, and does not hit the legs too hard when falling.
For experienced gymnasts, we recommend a nylon jump rope 3 m long, heavy, dense, maintaining its shape in flight and not changing the trajectory of the throw.
Tips for caring for and storing your jump rope:
- Keep away from moisture.
- Wipe off sweat from the jump rope immediately after training with a dry cloth.
- Don't wash it.
- Keep it in a case.
How to store the tape?
In order for the tape to last as long as possible and not lose its beautiful appearance, it must be stored correctly. We will tell you how to do this.
Rewind the tape onto a reel when transporting
We do not recommend carrying tapes in bags or backpacks. They may become deformed or lose their beautiful appearance.
When a girl goes to training, the tape needs to be wound on a special reel. It is a structure around which the product can be wrapped.
Thanks to the reel, the tape will retain its beautiful appearance and will not tear. Also, with it you can save space in your backpack when traveling to training. It will be difficult to put an unwound 6-meter tape into a bag even if there is a lot of free space.
Wash and starch the tape periodically
If a girl gets the tape dirty, then there is no need to worry about it. You can wash it if necessary. However, during this process you need to adhere to a number of rules:
- The washing water should not be more than thirty degrees. Otherwise, the tape may be damaged.
- Soap cannot be used. You need to use shampoo to wash the tape. You can also use washing powder. We do not recommend using other means. They may damage the tape.
Important!
There should not be a lot of shampoo and powder when washing. Otherwise, it will negatively affect the fabric of the tape. It may become deformed or lose its beautiful appearance.
After you wash the tape with detergent, we recommend starching it. This is necessary to ensure that the tape remains elastic. And it hasn’t lost the properties it had when purchased.
After washing, the tape needs to be dried and ironed
After washing the tape with powder or shampoo, leave it to dry. When all the moisture has left the tape, you need to iron it.
This should be done as carefully and slowly as possible. Otherwise, you risk damaging the product.
To prevent the tape from sticking to the athlete's suit, use an antistatic agent
Young gymnasts say that in most cases the ribbons get caught on the costume. When the products stick, it becomes very difficult to rotate them. This jeopardizes the success of the athlete's performance.
To prevent the tapes from sticking to the suit, they must be treated with a special substance. It's called antistatic.
This must be done before each performance in competitions. We also recommend treating the tape with an antistatic agent before training. So that the girl does not have problems while preparing for the performance.
Wand
The gymnastics ribbon can have a cylindrical or conical stick.
They produce a structural element from plexiglass, plastic, and other lightweight materials. The stick is connected to the ribbon using a nylon pigtail or carabiner. Sticks are selected based on the length of the existing tape:
- for 6-meter products, sticks up to 55-60 cm in size are usually chosen;
- For 3-4 meter ribbons, sticks up to 50 cm long are used.
How to design a feed?
Ribbons in gymnastics receive a lot of attention. A beautiful product will increase the loyalty of judges. A poorly chosen design, on the contrary, can worsen the overall impression of the performance.
Parents are not always able to purchase beautiful ribbons. However, even if you bought a product with a regular design, you can always decorate it with decorative elements.
Various stickers, drawings, colored paper and so on. You just need to show your imagination.
Important!
Be sure to consult with your trainer about which products can be glued to tape and which cannot.
Also, take a closer look at the range of products in stores for gymnastics. They offer a huge number of ribbons with different colors and designs. You can go to the store with a young athlete and choose a beautiful, and at the same time, not very expensive product for her.
Advantages of tape expanders
The expander has many advantages. Its popularity is explained by the following:
- Possibility of increasing the load and effectiveness of training.
- Versatility: elastic bands can be used for any muscle group.
- Convenience of home use.
- The ability to use the projectile regardless of the level of training.
- Large selection of products with different load levels.
Using a projectile for sports helps achieve the following effects:
- weight loss;
- improving muscle resistance;
- increasing skin tone and elasticity;
- fight against cellulite;
- the ability to develop joints and muscles after injuries;
- increasing the stability of joints and tendons.
The elastic bands are suitable for use both at home and in the gym. With their help, you can work both specific muscles and the body as a whole.
After the first lesson, you will notice that new muscle groups are actively involved, and after that your endurance will significantly improve and your relief will begin to form. The elastic band is small in size and can be taken anywhere. It can be used to work out the legs, buttocks, abs, back, and arms.
Such expanders will not lead to a significant increase in volume, but will help tighten and strengthen muscles, give the body beautiful shape, and improve posture. They also help develop flexibility, endurance and mobility. They are suitable for full-fledged regular training. They can also be used before and after strength training. The product makes it possible to diversify your workouts and make classic exercises more difficult.
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Why is it important to buy only high quality tapes?
The selection of ribbons for gymnastics should be taken very seriously. If you buy a low-quality product, it will constantly fall out of the girl’s hands. Not only will it visually spoil the athlete’s number, but it will also negatively affect the final score. Remember: the judges will deduct points for each time the tape hits the floor.
Therefore, your task is to purchase the highest quality product.
The tape should be soft and durable. Do not slip in the girl's hands. Don't fall out of them.
Products from well-known sports manufacturers have positive properties. They are expensive, but they also guarantee appropriate quality.
Ribbons from well-known brands do not fall out of your hands, do not break, and retain their beautiful appearance for a long time. We recommend purchasing them!
There is no need to skimp on tapes. This may negatively affect the girl’s performance results.
Fitness elastic band: what is it?
The product is a tape made of elastic and dense materials such as latex, rubber or polyurethane. Not everyone knows what a fitness elastic band is called. This is one of its names; it is also called a tape expander or shock absorber tape.
The equipment is used for any muscle groups. It significantly increases the load and is suitable for those who lack it when performing exercises. It is also useful for those training at home. One band can provide a full workout no worse than in the gym.
The elastic band increases the load on the muscles, but does not put pressure on the joints and tendons.
Application and useful tips
If you use the second method, you can treat the ribbons with the solution at the very end after decorating the gift. In this case, it is easy to see which part of the cut needs to be twisted. This is more convenient and practical, but again it takes time to dry.
To get the curl right, it is important to take into account the natural curl of the ribbon. It has a natural curl even without curling. The natural direction of the curl should be taken into account when twisting onto a stick.
Ready-made spirals made from grosgrain or satin ribbons are ideal for use in hair decorations. For example, gather curls of different colors into a bun, attaching them to an elastic band or hairpin.
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In this case, there are also a number of recommendations:
- 1) Initially, you should make sure that the multi-colored version will harmoniously combine with the gymnast’s outfit.
- 2) When using several tapes, the initial marking is important, allowing you to understand exactly where this or that strip will be applied.
- 3) It is advisable to take ribbons of medium width; they look more impressive and successful.
It is also advisable to avoid using a large number of colors at the same time. Firstly, it does not look very aesthetically pleasing, and secondly, it requires wasting additional effort on decoration, which may only be required for a few minutes of one performance.
