Even though Im a level 4 I do higher skill stuff on vault, bars, beam, and floor. Many people don't realise the amount of strength that it takes to tumble, twist, and vault and also many people don't realise the constant pressure of competing against yourself. Notice how there are only nine bullet points? You reward yourself for studying and consume so much pizza that it actually consumes you. Get punched by Mike in the ring?, try getting punched by gearbox case at 60km/hr thats fallen out 5m of the sky?? In MX its balls to the wall for 30 min straight full 100% Hrmax. At times I tried to keep up with the trends but most of the time I found that I was always late to them. So thank you for putting it on the list . How dare you gymnastics requires toughness, strength, flexibility, endurance, and will to try and bounce off of a hard carpet. AND guard has dance in it which makes it more painful. Tennis 8. On the original 10.0 scale, this was the highest that any gymnast could score on an event. I personally agree with this list. I would like to see you train like a gymnast. For all the football players out there who think dance is easy, try doing the spits, getting off the ground without using youre hands, do 3 turns, leap across the floor and the lift up FULLY ONTO YOURE TOES UNTIL THEY BREAK AND DO 96 MORE TURNS. Elite gymnasts have even more intense pressure: Even the so-called qualifying day of a world's or Olympic competition is hugely importantbecause it determines who competes in team, all-around and event finals. Example: NFL defensive linemen or weight-lifters. 9 Reasons Why Gymnastics Is The Hardest Sport - odysseyonline Hitting a fastball at 100mph, or a low speed curveball or slider right after the fastball is Extremley difficult as well. Unlike other sports its completely relentless. Swimming!!!! Ever wondered what a Super Olympics would look like? Rolled ankles and hyper-extended knees are some of the most common injuries. Do these people not understand how difficult and abstract it is being able to manipulate a a plank, only using your lower body? If then, they havent given it their all, and then it is not a hard sport. The rays of music may salsa on her skin, but they dig deep into mine. Thank you I agree no one even thinks about it. 4. In terms of pure effort and mental/physical toughness, I wouldve added wrestling to the list. BUT, that is only floor exercise. Relentless, machine driven, 5850kg. Each fall is one step closer to perfecting the skill. Heres why. This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.