The ten tips for greatness in sports

1. Very young folks shouldn’t put extraordinary forces on their pricks and joints. Early gymnastics with enormous ranges of movement may give problems later.

2. If you’re hypermobile (extremely bendy or double jointed), think terribly fastidiously about taking part in contact sports.

Your joints are far more exposed to injury and your muscles less ready to control their movements to keep them safe from damage. I know somebody whose joints are so loose that dancing is a dangerous activity! Continue reading →