The Secret Weapon: Special Adhesive
In the high-intensity world of gymnastics, a single wardrobe malfunction during a performance could spell disaster. Leotards, as sleek and form-fitting as they are, can shift and slide with sudden, explosive movements. Enter the special adhesive – a tool once reserved for beauty pageant contestants strutting their stuff in bikinis. Gymnasts now apply this adhesive directly to their skin in the areas where the leotard clings, guaranteeing that the fabric stays put, no matter how acrobatic their maneuvers.
Taming Rough Hands: Razor and Pumice Stone
The repetitive and vigorous training regimens that gymnasts endure take a toll on their delicate hands. Constant friction against apparatus leads to the formation of calluses and painful blisters. At first, they turn to home remedies like tea bags, applying them to soothe and soften the skin, and boost their vitamin E intake in hopes of expediting healing. But as the training grind persists, these initial fixes prove insufficient. So, gymnasts reluctantly reach for a razor and pumice stone, carefully shaving and buffing away the excess rough skin to keep their hands in prime condition.