Abuse in Elite Sport: Former Gymnast Kim Janas Speaks Out
The Lingering Scars of Gymnastics: A Former Athlete Speaks Out Former German gymnast Kim Janas has added her voice to the growing chorus of athletes alleging abuse within the sport. In a recent social media post, Janas, who retired in 2016 after suffering three ACL tears, detailed the physical and psychological toll her gymnastics career […]
VO₂max: This is how you turn the magic number of sports
unlock Longevity: The Power of VO2 Max While many factors contribute to a long and healthy life, few are as impactful as your VO2 max. This crucial metric, once primarily recognized in the realm of elite athletes, is now gaining recognition as a key indicator of overall health and longevity.Simply put, VO2 max measures the […]
Artistic gymnastics: good hardness, bad hardness
The Price of Perfection: German gymnastics Faces Reckoning The recent retirement announcement of promising young gymnast Meolie Jauch sent shockwaves through the German gymnastics community. Jauch, who had been on track for a comeback after a serious knee injury, cited mental health struggles and a lack of comfort in the training environment as reasons for […]