Simone Biles Draws Attention To The Importance Of Mental Health

Hannah Shariff
Mon, 09 Aug 2021 06:58:31 -0700

Thanks to hours of training, gymnasts seem to effortlessly fly through the air at impossible heights. However, a psychological condition, known as "the twisties," can sidetrack even the most experienced gymnast. The phenomenon, attributed to stress, disorients the athletes and causes them to lose awareness while they are in the middle of a routine. It can lead to serious injury.