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Ling Gymnastics is a form of keep Fit for the masses. One instructor / demonstrator can lead several hundred people in a routine, at one time.
This type of keep fit instruction was very popular in schools in the 19th and up to the mid 20th century.
Popularity
The Ling style of gymnastics was created in Sweden by Per Henrik Ling in the 19th century. Spreading out of Sweden, across Europe and beyond.
Ling lost popularity in the mid 20th century in favour of more individual and creative activities.
Location
The Ling system developed in three disticly differant areas;
Medical = (public group keep fit ),
Military = ( the ability to obey group commands in unison).
Aesthetic = ( A competitive aesthetic activity of group movement, competed in unison ).
Age
Ling is a suitable for all ages, both as a keep fit activity and as a competitive group gymnastic activity which emphasises aesthetic group unison.
Ability
Ling routines can be created to be suitably benificial for any ability.
Description
Training in Swedish gymnastics involved practicing the correct performance of prescribed gymnastic movements, under the supervision of a trainer. Group gymnastics in which people stood and practiced free-standing movements in formation were adopted as an effective training mode.
Dedication
In 1948 at the London Games there was a demonstration of Ling Gymnastics events for both men and women, consisting of a group of 200 men and 200 woman.
Closely
Related Activities
Keep Fit 349, Simon Says 1118, Synchronized swimming 596.
Cost
Ling is a very low cost, form of keep fit class.
Level of Demand
The table below shows the maximum levels of demand that this activity requires. NOTE: These are not entry levels or levels of requirement and has nothing to do with ability.
Energy |
Arms
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Legs
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Sight
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Hearing
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Speech |
Learning |
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