admin @ June 22, 2008 # No Comment Yet
Balance beams used in competition must conform to strict structural guidelines. Regulation balance beams are 5 meters long, 125 cm (about 4′5″) high, and 10 cm (4″) wide. “Low beams” have the same dimensions and surface as regulation beams, but they are set only a few inches off the ground. Gymnasts often […]
admin @ June 19, 2008 # No Comment Yet
The balance beam is an apparatus used in artistic gymnastic competitions by female gymnasts. In the early days of women’s gymnastics, the balance beam was used mostly for dance moves even at the elite level. Routines consisted of dance poses mixed with handstands, leaps, rolls, and walkovers. The back handspring was the […]
admin @ May 30, 2008 # No Comment Yet
Gymnasts who perform on the balance beam are performing on one of the most popular pieces of equipment used in gymnastics. Routines on the beam are performed by women and in some cases men, but not on the professional level. The beam must satisfy certain regulations in order for it to be used. […]
admin @ May 15, 2008 # No Comment Yet
Balance beams are pieces of equipment used in the sport of gymnastics. It is rare to see a male gymnast perform on the equipment. This part of gymnastics is normally reserved for females, especially in competitive events such as the Olympics. However, on lesser levels, such as high school, there have been […]
admin @ April 4, 2008 # No Comment Yet
Gymnastics are one of the most popular forms of summer Olympic competition. In gymnastics, the balance beam is an artistic apparatus loved by both spectators and gymnasts alike. The beam, which is just over sixteen feet long, four inches wide, and just over four feet from the floor, is a popular part of women’s competition. […]
admin @ February 25, 2008 # Comments Off
Balance beams come in many lengths and heights. There are stationary balance beams that can be used while at the gym. One of the best types of equipment for the gymnast is the folding balance beam. The folding balance beam gives you access to your balance beam any time and any place […]
admin @ February 2, 2008 # No Comment Yet
If you are a gymnast you know that you need to practice quite a bit. It isn’t always practical to go to the gym to practice. Getting a practice balance beam that you can use anywhere is the perfect solution. No matter where you need it a practice balance beam will allow […]
