Although gymnastics calls for all the body muscles to function it is also a discipline that enhances body elegance and poise.

The Skolasport gymnastic instructors, Alison Schembri and Julianne Vassallo are making their students conscious that “While developing muscular flexibility, strength and endurance, practicing gymnastics will help keep participants aware of their posture.”

Gymnastics offered by Kunsill Malti ghall-iSport in the Skolasport Programme, is held on Saturday mornings at the Gym Stars in Tarxien.

During these sessions young and mixed gymnasts are randomly split into groups.

The 90-minute sessions customarily start with warm-up and stretching exercises. Each session is subdivided into different work areas with personalised coaching in floor work, beam, bars, vault, trampoline (for girls) and rings (for boys) thus complementing each and every participant’s physical ability and advancement.

The sessions are rounded off with a conditioning session which improves muscular endurance and fitness.

Kellogg’s sponsors Skola-

sport and its initiatives to implement its philosophy of good nutrition and physical exercise for a healthy well-being. Over the past years Skolasport registered a gradual increase of enthusiasts to participate within this gymnastics programme enhanced with good facilities and equipment, qualified instructors and coaching.

For further information

one may contact Ms Tanya Zahra, Sports Programme Coordinator at Head Office Kunsill Malti ghall-iSport, Cottonera Sports Complex, Cottonera on 2166-0658/9, fax 2166-0652, email: [email protected] or visit www.sportmalta. org.mt.