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Artistic Gymnastics

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Artistic gymnastics builds the most complete physical foundation of any sport. There are 4 apparatus for girls (floor, vault, uneven bars, balance beam) and 6 for boys (floor, pommel horse, rings, vault, parallel bars, high bar). Starting early is critically important.

Benefits
  • Flexibility
  • Strength-to-body-weight ratio
  • Coordination
  • Balance
  • Discipline
  • Body awareness
Physical Development

Front

Back

Primary
Supporting
Inactive

Primary Muscles

CoreShouldersArmsBackLegs

Supporting Muscles

ChestGlutesCalves

Fitness Components

flexibilitystrengthbalancecoordination
Physical Demands
Coordination
High
Endurance
Medium
Strength
High
Flexibility
High
Height advantage: Short
Body type: Slim build
Development by Age
5

Up to age 5

Play-based gymnastics, basic movements

8

Up to age 8

Apparatus basics, club training

12

Up to age 12

Competition, acrobatic combinations

A Family Sports Background Helps
Gymnastics: A physical foundation and a sense of discipline are passed on

Starting age

Ages 3+ (ideal: 5)

Competition age

Ages 8+

Weekly time

Beginner 3–4 hours
Intermediate 6–10 hours
Advanced 12–20 hours

Estimated monthly cost

TRY 1,500 – TRY 4,500

Equipment
Gymnastics leotard₺300–1,000
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Gymnastics shoes₺200–600
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Where to Buy

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Federation

Türkiye Jimnastik Federasyonu

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Recent Champions
A

Adem Asil

Türkiye Cimnastik Federasyonu

Won bronze in the men's rings final in artistic gymnastics at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

2024

İ

İlkem Onbaşı

Türkiye Cimnastik Federasyonu

Won a medal in the individual category at the 2023 European Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships.

2023

Leading Clubs in Türkiye
1
Fenerbahçe Jimnastikİstanbul
2
Galatasaray Jimnastikİstanbul
3
Beşiktaş Jimnastikİstanbul
4
İstanbul BBSK Jimnastikİstanbul
5
Ankara Jimnastik KulübüAnkara

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Artistic Gymnastics Videos

Technique guides and training videos

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10 Basic Gymnastics Moves

10 basic beginner-level gymnastics moves and how to do them

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Basic Gymnastics Positions

The basic stances and body positions of gymnastics, explained in detail

Artistic Gymnastics News

Another European Championships gold for national gymnast Adem Asil

At the Artistic Gymnastics European Championships in Germany, national athlete Adem Asil won gold in the individual all-around final. It was Asil's second gold medal at the European Championships.

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National gymnast Adem Asil wins gold in Germany

At the Artistic Gymnastics European Championships in Leipzig, Germany, Adem Asil won gold on the rings with a score of 14.400, taking the top step of the podium.

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Artistic Gymnastics Schools

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Beşiktaş Jimnastik Kulübü Akademisi

İstanbul · Beşiktaş

₺1,500–3,000/month

Antalya Büyükşehir Belediyesi Jimnastik Kulübü

Antalya · Kepez

₺400–900/month

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