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Rhythmic gymnastics is a sport that originated during the 1930s in the Soviet Union, however, there is evidence that this type of sport was born in the 18th century and that it was practised in Western Europe. Over the years, it has evolved and improved enormously, until, in 1984, it was declared an Olympic sport, and rules and fundamentals for its practice were established.

Movements
The movements performed in this sport are the basis of the sport, and can be performed in different directions, always using the harmony of the movements with the rhythm of the music. Some of the most common movements are:

Jumps: you must have good amplitude and coordination, the stride, cosaco, arched, are some types of jumps that are practiced in the discipline.
Balancing: in this movement, the athlete must acquire a position of total balance and remain in it for at least two minutes. It can be the horizontal balance, the passé, the penché, etc.
Twists: these are known as rotations and can be performed with the foot in a flat position, half toe or with some other part of the body.
Waves: these are performed with the support of one or both feet and have their degree of difficulty.

Elements are used during practice and are as follows:
-Rope
-Hoop
-Ball
-Treadmill
-Maces

The photograph was taken during the Balearic Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships, and shows the flexibility of a gymnast in an exercise with a hoop.