Aptidão física relacionado ao rendimento esportivo em praticantes de ginástica

Abstract

The study aimed to analyze the main physical fitness parameters related to sports performance in gymnastics practitioners, based on scientific evidence published between 2017 and 2024. This is a narrative literature review with a qualitative and descriptive approach, which gathered and analyzed national and international studies focused on artistic, rhythmic, and acrobatic gymnastics. The results showed that motor abilities such as strength, flexibility, coordination, aerobic endurance, and core stability are the main determinants of gymnasts’ technical and motor performance, being strongly influenced by the volume and quality of training. It was also found that specific interventions, such as core strengthening and proprioceptive training, promote significant improvements in balance and injury prevention. Furthermore, the analysis revealed that the use of standardized tests, such as TOPS and AGSET, supports talent identification and training process control. It is concluded that physical fitness should be addressed in an integrated and continuous manner, considering the interdependence among different motor components, in order to enhance gymnasts’ technical and competitive performance.