HAVE YOU GOT YOUR T-SHIRT YET???

Hi, everyone!
It's almost ready for competitions... all athletes in Cali...
The t-shirts will be at the gym today!!!!!!

While the competitions doesn't start, let's remember one more Roypim participation, with Pimpa in 2009 ANAC finals:

Goooooooo Thailand!!!

BIENVENIDOS

Look who just arrived in Cali!!!! Yeeeees, Roypim is in the house!

Let's shine, Thailand!!!!!!

JONATAN CAÑADA - PROFILE

Certainly this gymnast couldn't be out of our VIP list! Certainly who could see him competing will never forget the mix of strenght, flexibility, emotion and charisma... We proudly present...

-Full name: Jonatan Cañada Vicente

-Where are you from? “Spain.”

-When you started in Aerobic Gymnastics? How many years you had been competing? “I started to training in 1993 and competed for 17 years.”

-Do you practice or have practiced some other sport? “No.”

-How many hours you used to training? “About 6 hours/day.”

-Who inspired you in aerobic? “My partner Alba de las Heras made me begin. And others: Sue Stanley, Patsy Tierney, Greice Kerche, Roberson Magalhães...”

 -Which was the most important presentation/competition in your life? Why? “Most important? I think “Dracula” 1998, in Orlando (Walt Disney World), because it was like a dream come true. The best reward was in 2000, after I got injured.”

-Do you had some superstition before the presentations? “Superstition? I don’t think so... just watching all over rivals to get fire and do it better than them. Always thinking that there was no limits and I had to do it better.”

-Are you still working with aerobic? “Yes, I’m still working with aerobic. I would love to become functional presenter for training in sport aerobics as now is missing a loto f new trends that we must include.”

-Leave a message to encourage Roypim and Desi for the 2013 World Games: “Just enjoy them, is one in a time and sometimes you miss the best you get from them: friends, memories and stories. Do not miss them!”

Thank you, Jonatan!!!

Cali is calling for you!

Our team is already in Cali! See what what we've found:

Ohhhhh my God! Just more 3 days!
We're soooooooooo excited!!!

Athletes, Cali is calling for you!!!

#GoThailand #GoRoypim #GoDesi

LUDMILA KOVATCHEVA - PROFILE

Continuing with VIP profiles, now we have one of the most graceful gymnasts that we’ve already seen! She’s beautiful, Strong and flexible...

-Full name: Ludmila Kovatcheva

-Where are you from? “I'm from Bulgaria.”

-When you started in Aerobic Gymnastics? And why you chose it? “I started Sport Aerobics in 1996. I chose it because I found it very different and beautiful sport and somehow very close to me.”

-How many years you had been competing? “I competed for 12 year (FIG and FISAF).”

-Do you practice or have practiced some other sport? “No.”

-How many hours you used to training? “6 days/ week, 4 hours/day.”

-Who inspired you in aerobic?: “My huge inspiration was Alba De las Heras, Carmen Valderas, Jonathan Canada.”

-Which was the most important presentation/competition in your life? Why? “ I can not say that I had only one specific but maybe the World Championship 2000, L.A./USA - even winning the gold medal I left there with bad memories because of tragedy in my family; World Championship FIG in Sofia/BUL, 2004 - Sofia is my hometown and my family and friends was there - I didn't want to disappoint them so I gave my best; and European Championship FISAF Helsinki/FIN 2008 - it was my first year in FISAF and I really wanted the European title.”

-Do you had some superstition before the presentations?: “No.”

-Are you still working with aerobic? “Kind of - now I'm working in UAE/Dubai and I came with the idea for developing Aerobic Gymnastic here but my company where I'm working switched to Basic and Artistic Gymnastic so now I'm a coach of small kids at their first gymnastic steps.”

-Leave a message to encourage Roypim and Desi for the 2013 World Games: “I'm so excited about Cali and can't wait to see the competition. Wish to all great moments and best of luck. Specially to Roypim - luck, fun and many smiles. To Desi - patience, to stay calm and to enjoy the World Games because this is once-in-a-lifetime experience. Can't wait to hear from them all that happened! Best regards and hugs! Lucy”

This routine is incredible and certainly inspired so many gymnasts! Specially the blog team!

ANGELA MCMILLAN - PROFILE

One more champion in our blog! It's a privilege to have Angela McMillan!!!

-Full name: Angela McMillan

-Where are you from? New Zeland

-When you started in Aerobic Gymnastics? And why you chose it? “I started Aerobics in 1994 at the age of 13. School Aerobics had just started in NZL and it looked like fun so a friend put me together with a trio with and two other girls.”

-How many years you had been competing? “I competed for 17 years.”

-Do you practice or have practiced some other sport? “Before Aerobics I was practicing dance, specifically Classical Ballet.”

-How many hours you used to training? “Training varied from 2 hours/day to 4-5 hours/day, 6 days/week.”

-Who inspired you in aerobic? “Many athletes inspired me for many different reasons. Most of them probably very early on. Mostly the top male and female individuals. But I must say the most inspirational has come my coaches and family.”

-Which was the most important presentation/competition in your life? Why? “Most important? Every competition for me was the most important but if i had to say one it would be 2010 Suzuki World, FIG World, ANAC Championships. Only because they would be my LAST competition ever. So for me to do my best was the most important. Another goal was to be World Games Champion which never happened for me, both Games had challenges to overcome myself and with those challenges success came in other ways.”

-Do you had some superstition before the presentations? “I don't really have any superstitions but I always put the same shoe on first: my left shoe. I will always wear the same competition tights and socks. I am not a big fan of change with small details.”

-Are you still working with aerobic? Tell us a little about your beautiful work: “Yes I am still working in Aerobics. Right now I am the Hanoi Aerobic coach. I have a lovely team of 15 athletes from ages 8-20. I have been here for 3 years now and it has come with its challenges along with joy. I was able to take a team to 2012 World Championships and we also gained medals at Suzuki World Cup. I am looking forward to the next World Championships. A different country, culture, something athletes and coaches have both had to overcome.”

-What is your expectations related with aerobic gymnastics for the coming years? “My goal for the coming years as a coach is to bring a dream come true for other athletes. I love to see development and growth not only as athletes but as people too. My family, friends and coaches have played a large role in the success of my life and I want to be able to share that with others.”

-Leave a message to encourage Roypim and Desi for the 2013 World Games: “I wish everyone the best of luck for the WORLD GAMES. For Desi and Roypim being the first time athletes in a small Aerobic county is a huge deal (I too am the only Aerobic athlete from NZL to compete at World Games) and I wish them and everyone else the best of luck and success.”

Thank you, Angela!!!

6 RULES TO SUCCESS

The time is coming and you have done all that was possible until now, correct? So keep in this way... certainly you'll overcome your expectations!

Confidence + humility = Success

MAKE A RESERVATION

Look this amazing T-shirt! It's going to Cali too... Wear an exclusive product and show your passion to the world!!!
Are you interested? The female shirt is just U$ 20,00 with crystals and metal, white or black, in sizes small, medium and large. Choose one and make a reservation to ensure yours: ivanferreiraaerobicmusics@gmail.com
Don't forget to put your full name, country, color, size and number of T-shirts.
You can pay and take away the product during the competition days in Cali, with Ivan Carvalho, from Brazil.

Don't miss it!

White and Black - S, M, L (U$ 20,00)

DENITSA PARICHKOVA - PROFILE

Flying around the world, our team had a chat with the lovely and talented Denitsa Parichkova. She's a bulgarian gymnast and is always between the finalists in world championships and unfortunately we can not see her in Cali... But she gave her message:

-Full name: Denitsa Ivanova Parichkova

-Where are you from? “Sofia, Bulgaria”

-When you started in Aerobic Gymnastics? And why you chose it? “I’ve started in 1998 because of the beauty of this sport...”

-Do you practice or have practiced some other sport? “No, only aerobic.”

-How many hours do you training? “3h per day.”

-Who inspired you in aerobic? “A lot of people . One of them was Ludmila Kovacheva.”

-Which was the most important presentation/competition in your life? Why? “The most important was 2012 World Championship because in 2011 I had a very bad injury and wasn't sure that I would come back competing in aerobic.”

-Do you have some superstition before the presentation? “Yes I have bracelet for Lucky!”

-Are you thinking in your return for the next year? “Let’s see. I want to compete in World Championship next year!”

-Is your nutrition so much restricted? Say us something that you MUST eat and something that you CAN'T eat. Are you used to use some supplements? Which? “Well, I eat almost everything but I don't abuse. I love all fruits and vegetables , love fish and sea gifts but my favorite is chocolate. Sometimes pizza or pasta but not often. I hate sandwich, fried food, butter and Cola. Don't use supplements, only vitamins, minerals, some amino acids and when I'm fat L-carnitine.”

-Describe how is your day-by-day (simplified): “Training, school after that spending little time with my family and then go out to have fun with friends!”

-Leave a message to encourage Roypim and Desi for the 2013 World Games: “It's passion that makes me feel alive Roypim I wish good luck for you and Desi , have fun and make your experience amazing!!! I believe in you!!!”

We hope to see her wowing the world in 2014!

Thank you, Denitsa!!!

9 DAYS!!!

Look what we found!!!! Our super-hero continues preparing for the competition and showing a lot of flexibility...

This is one of the most difficult flexibility moviment and she's doing it very well:

Goooooooooooo Roypim!!!!

COACH PROFILE

Just 10 more days!!! We're all excited to see AER in World Games! More than this, we're hopeful about Thailand in their first WG... so, as we've already talked about the coach importance, Desi answered some questions. Let's see...

-Full name: Desislava Bogusheva

-Where are you from? "Bulgaria"

-Why have you came to Thailand? "Because Thailand Gymnastics Association decided to start developing AER, as a new sport, so they requested a coach from Bulgarian Aerobic Union and then Mrs. Iordanka Blagoeva,the President of the Aerobic Union Bulgaria send me to Thailand. Because of her I am here..."

-How was your adaptation? "It was hard, it's a different country, different culture, different mentality... both me and the athletes had to walk a loooong way until we start to understand each other and most of all-to understand the true meaning of our actions."

-Expectations for the World Games: "This is our first time there... first ever for the AER in Thailand... and I am so happy that both IW and IM can participate at this last edition of the Individuals at the Games... My experience until now showed me that I usualy expect but the God acts... so I just hope that God keeps both Roypim and Pimpa healthy so they can do their best..."

-Something to say to Roypim: "There isn't anything I didn't tell her. I try to be open to her and always say what I think straight, doesn't metter good or bad, and always encourage her to the same. Even if sometimes we don't agree with each other and fight with words. It's better to know what both of us think, see the problem and clear it instead of pretend that there is no problem. This is the only way to develop..."

Thank you and good luck, Desi!

Aerobic Gymnastics in Cali

Aerobic Gymnastics

 

Initially introduced to the World Games programme in 1997 in Lahti (FIN), Aerobic Gymnastics will see two new disciplines on display in Cali: Aerobic Step and Aerobic Dance. These will complement the traditional disciplines of Individual Men, Individual Women, Mixed Pairs, Trios and Groups. Apart from the Individual categories with nine and eight entries for men and women respectively, all disciplines feature six units with a total quota of 144 Aerobic gymnasts, the largest number for Gymnastics in Cali.

 

The World Games qualification for Aerobic Gymnastics took place at the 2012 World Championships in Sofia (BUL), and finals in Cali will include the top four units in each category with a maximum of one per federation and discipline. 

Schedule AER

 

August 1 Podium Training 

August 2 Qualifications for Individual Men, Mixed Pairs, Aerobic Step, Aerobic Dance

Finals for Individual Men, Mixed Pairs, Aerobic Dance

August 3 Qualifications for Individual Women, Trios, Groups

Finals for Individual Women, Trios, Aerobic Step, Groups

(http://cali2013.fig-gymnastics.com/vsite/vcontent/content/news/0,10869,5264-206690-223913-49514-318242-news-item,00.html)

"Who am I?"

To inspire all athletes in World Games...

Let`s go! Keep the focus!

Champion Builder

#GoThailand #GoRoypim #GoDesi

Champion is not the one who gets a medal... Champion is who persuit the personal fulfillment and do everything humanly possible to reach it. It’s like a way of life... if you try to overcome yourself every single day, you are a CHAMPION!

No matter the modality, specially in individual sports, when an athlete wins some championship, the TV shows tears , glory and immediately we have a new super-hero. It’s true... He probably hardly trained and his dedication can not be discussed but how many times do you remember about his coach? And they are one of the most important piece of champions... Anyone can become an athlete just praticing any sportive modality but only those who have a COACH will be a champion.

Let’s read the article bellow and understand...

“HOW COACHES INFLUENCE ATHLETES”

“Although many factors help determine outcomes in sports, coaches have a direct influence on players, their attitudes and athletic performance. Athletes perceive and interpret their athletic experience based on the leadership they receive, as well as their ability to perform well. Coaches such as former UCLA Bruins coach John Wooden, inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame as a coach and a player, demonstrated how coaches can influence athletes toward greatness.

Encouragement

Most people consider a coach's primary job to be encouraging individual athletes, as well as the team. Top-notch coaches help produce winning players and teams. How coaches create an environment of encouragement is the key to successful coaching and player performance. Gone are the days of brow-beating athletes into optimal performance, which typically leads to burnout. Athletes who experience burnout often see their coaches as individuals who routinely display negative behaviors and lack empathy, according to San Diego State University Exercise and Nutritional Sciences professor Brent S. Rushall. Coaches who maintain a positive attitude and environment can better motivate and encourage athletes.

Leadership and Individual Performance

Coaches can have a huge impact on athletes' personal lives and goals and how they perceive themselves and their community. Individual athletes look to coaches for leadership and encouragement beyond the sports environment, and this also carries over to athletic performance. According to the Athletic Insight an online sport psychology journal, the relationship between a coach and a student-athlete determines overall motivation and stress levels. Coaching behavioral practices based on Basketball Hall of Fame coach John Wooden's "Pyramid of Success," such as hard work, compassion, cooperation, loyalty and enthusiasm, can lead to positive leadership and can influence individual athletes toward personal growth and success, according to educational researcher David Holstein for an Olivet Nazarene University dissertation on leadership in May 2010.

Leadership and Teamwork

Coaches can motivate players toward teamwork when they provide solid instruction and training, encourage a democratic and fair environment and offer support via positive feedback. However, it's important for coaches to be consistent, and if they're working with other coaches, the coaching team must work as a cohesive unit. Coaches and players also must work together to achieve success, but it's up to coaches to be dependable leaders who genuinely connect with and encourage players.

Ethics

It may be difficult for athletes to separate sports from everyday life because the two are typically so intertwined. Yet, questions often arise about athlete ethics, especially when the media reports so frequently on professional athletes who display irresponsible and inappropriate behaviors in their personal lives. That leaves people wondering why so much emphasis is placed on excellence in physical performance with so little attention on enhancing personal performance, according to research conducted at Concordia University on coaches' influence on athletes and moral conduct. Because coaches have a special relationship with athletes, they can influence the total athlete by encouraging them toward excellence in all areas of their lives.”

Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/510784-how-coaches-influence-athletes/#ixzz2ZVbsGLbP

Countdown to 2013 World Games

Countdown to 2013 World Games... 14 DAYS!!!!!!!!!! #GoThailand #GoRoypim

"... and try to overcome yourself every single day!"

PROFILE

Our blog team chatted with the super-heroine Roypim, to know a little more about her. Understand why we root for this warrior:

-Full name: Roypim Ngampeerapong

-Birthday: 18/01/1989

-When have you started in aerobic gymnastics? “ I’ve started to training in 2005”

-Other sports that you praticed? “I practiced rhythmic gymnastics before the aerobic gymnastics”

-Who inspired you in aerobic? “ I can not say that anyone inspired me... I told by my boss Mrs. Kusumarn Prasertsri that would be better if I change RG by AER and she was right! I am so thankful for her because she showed me the best possible way.”

-How many hours/day do you training? “I train 5 or 6 days in the week and the training time is diferente, whenever I`m done with my plan.”

-Is your nutrition so much restricted? Say us something that you MUST eat and something that you CAN'T eat. Are you used to use some supplements? Which? “About my nutrition-I try to control what and how much I eat... specially prior to a competition... And I CAN NOT eat shrimp as I am allergic! In 2007 I dislocated my knee... since then I take food supplements for the knee cartilage.”

-Describe how is "Roypim day-by-day" (simplified): “I wake up 7:30 and go to work (I am engineer) until 17:00, then travel between 3 to 4 hours to get to the training hall... After training travel back home, sleep and everything starts all over again!”

-Which was the most important competition/presentation in your life? “The most important competition for me was German World Championship in 2005... It was my second competition (first was Suzuki World Cup) since the beginning of my career in aerobic gymnastics... and I reached 3rd position and won my first medal for Thailand...I will never forget it...”

-What is your goal in World Games 2013? “Do the best I can without mistakes,of course.”

-Do you have some superstition before the presentation? “Before the competition I do nothing special, just stand with point straight feet for a minute anda t the same time thinking of my mom and dad!”

-Say something to the begginers: “Love this sport and try to overcome yourself every single day! Don’t skip trainings and never give less than 100% to the because the time is short and we all have just a little time to be young and to do this beautiful sport... So don’t waste time!!!!”

We`re proud to present

For the first time Thailand is going to participate of World Games. With the wonderful work of the coach Desi Bogusheva, the gymnast Roypim Ngampeerapong will impress the people from Cali with her new routine.Just to warm up and enchant the blog, with an exotic and vibrant bulgarian song, we`re proud to present: ROYPIM NGAMPEERAPONG

She`s so graceful!!!!!!!

The 2013 World Games are coming and we're already rooting for Roypim and Desi!!!

Go, Thailand!!!!!

Trailer World Games 2013 Cali