Pain and Gain of Russian Rhythmic Gymnasts

Rhythmic gymnastics competitions are a huge favorite among sports enthusiasts. The discipline originated in Russia, and this country continues setting the bar for excellence and creativity. Russian rhythmic gymnasts have gained quite an amount of fame worldwide because of the famous legendary coach Irina Viner Usmanova. She is said to have had a revolutionary impact on the lives of the many famous athletes she has trained. She is well known for creating routines for them that have wowed international judges.

Irina Viner’s love for children and her strict discipline combine perfectly to elicit outstanding results from her gymnasts. It has been said that she strives to find an individual approach to each of her athletes and to figure out the best way to motivate them personally. Those who have worked with her call her ‘a coach sent from God’.

A gymnast’s career is typically over by the time she turns 21-22 years old. However, if she wants to become outstanding, she must put her whole life on hold until then. The grueling training schedule leaves the athletes no time for normal teenage activities. They have to adhere to a strict diet and every gymnast is given a personal weight limit, which she must not exceed. Even as little 300 grams can keep her from performing at her peak because it places unnecessary pressure on the bones.

Alina Kabayeva, 2004 Rythmic Gymnastic Olympic Champion, looks back at her experience and tells how when she first started she was required to lose 3 kg in three days. She was determined to prove herself and went on a total fast, only having water. Alina remembers a number of young girls who had the talent and the skills that would have taken them to the Olympics, but they gave up before making it that far. It was her love for the art that kept her going. Many of the girls who struggle to control their weight, usually have a problem with saying no to sweets. One girl describes candy as her true love.

It takes a lot of stamina and resilience to stay on top of their game; and often, hard work can take an athlete much further than natural talent can.

Margarita Mamun, 7 Times Rhythmic Gymnastics World Champion, reminisces on the many times she had to perform through the pain because there was no other way. She has been known to practice for up to 9 hours nonstop when preparing for a championship.

Nowadays Alina organizes rhythmic gymnastics festivals. These are occasions for young children who enjoy this sport to showcase their talents. Athletic ability is not a prerequisite for taking part in the event, though. However, it’s a wonderful way for young hopefuls to get noticed and they have the potential to kick-start a child’s career.

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[HarukaHearts]

“I’ve never raised my voice at her.” The documentary about the Olympic run up shows her calling her all kind of horrible names 😅

[mcvhmss]

Какая ложь наглая! Голос она на Риту не повышает. Там были такие унижения, манипуляции и оскорбления, что уму не постижимо.

[anastasiagudinskaya]

"Я на Маргариту голос не повышала НИКОГДА"
Фильм "За пределом"... абсолютно доказывает иное...

[jncfznz]

Посмотрите фильм Вити Кравченко про гимнастику с Маргаритой Мамун, очень тяжёлый фильм и честный!

[achristianson]

When you think it’s just pretty girls twirling! Nope! Hardest working athletes with mental toughness . They push themselves to the max for years!! Amazing and inspiring

[ephemeraoe]

"Everybody's dancing now, performing little dances. Pathetic! Is it sport or dancing?" I can't believe she's saying that. The beautiful part of rhythmic gymnastics is that it's the mix of both.

[dadadies]

These girls (and all competitive girl dancers) amaze me in so many ways. Beauty, elegance, determination, skill, perfection, inspiration, etc.

[sweetmaybe]

Посмотрите фильм с Маргаритой Мамун!.. Винер лицемерка особенно на камеру..

[vickimarlene]

These girls are very very finely built. Almost skinny. I can see why they need to maintain a certain weight because of injuries. It’s a hard life for them.

[natalianemirova]

Господи, до сих пор в сборной страны тренеры учат гимнасток, что на тренировке категорически нельзя пить, потому что так не похудеешь🤦🏻‍♀️ Испанский стыд. Вода и жир - разные вещи. Перед соревнованиями еще есть смысл воду согнать, а на тренировке -то какой смысл🥲 Никто не говорит литрами пить и становиться на два кило тяжелее, но немного -то точно на пользу

[hessu]

The assertion, feet would break if the gymnasts body is heavier than 50kg, is obviously wrong.
Artistic gymnasts use to do the very highest jumps, some of them have heavy weighst due to muscles. They can do the sport without problems and their feet can stand it. Those rhythmic gymnasts who are not skinny should do exercises to strengthen their feet, and all would work well.

[nataliaakulenko]

Интересно, сколько бы осталось в гимнастике добровольно, как индивидуальные спортсмены. А ни те которых палкой гонять надо до изнеможения…

[kedvscr]

Бред какой-то., , , на минеральной воде. А диетологов приглашать не пробовали ?. Абьюзер не терпит чужих авторитетов.. даже в том в чём плохо разбирается

[katyam]

Вот это жесть! "Не так долго осталось терпеть..." Такая цена, Господи! Просто атас...

[natalieperschina]

Маргарита и Алина на мой взгляд лучшие

[lisamchugh]

Thanks I could not find in English until now

[katijareljanovic]

the beach looked so familiar and then i realised it was my country lmao

[ewfnfhq]

Олимпийский чемпион по фигурному Максим Маринин не стал тренировать своего сына, сказал, что очень сильно надо давить иначе толк не выйдет .
Поэтому его сын Артем тренируется у Сергея Давыдова .

[mariashchetynska]

У Титовой, по всей видимости, сдвг. Все, что она говорит - это симптомы сдвг, а не лени.

[gast]

Every top sporter has to go through hard training and pain. These young females are no exception.