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'''Gymnastics''' is a [[sports|sport]] involving exercises displaying physical agility. | '''Gymnastics''' is a [[sports|sport]] involving exercises displaying physical agility. | ||
The word comes from the Greek ''gumnos'', [[nudism|naked]], and in classical Greek times gymnastics were performed by naked men. Nowadays, competitors are generally young, often female, fit and well-toned, and women generally wear [[leotard]]s. | The word comes from the Greek ''gumnos'', [[nudism|naked]], and in classical Greek times gymnastics were performed by naked men. Nowadays, competitors are generally young, often female, fit and well-toned, and women generally wear [[leotard]]s. | ||
People doing aerobics, especially instructors, may be regarded in the same light as gymnasts. Many aerobic exercises involve [[bending over]], emphasising the [[buttocks]]. | People doing [[aerobics]], especially instructors, may be regarded in the same light as gymnasts. Many aerobic exercises involve [[bending over]], emphasising the [[buttocks]]. | ||
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Latest revision as of 15:34, 14 April 2022
Gymnastics is a sport involving exercises displaying physical agility.
The word comes from the Greek gumnos, naked, and in classical Greek times gymnastics were performed by naked men. Nowadays, competitors are generally young, often female, fit and well-toned, and women generally wear leotards.
People doing aerobics, especially instructors, may be regarded in the same light as gymnasts. Many aerobic exercises involve bending over, emphasising the buttocks.
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