Balance, muscle control... and training, training, training... ...and in these first example, extreme flexibility too    Our action clips today range from the highly professional to first steps in the gym. Many are graduates from acrobatic gymnastics clubs which they joined when very young  He is starting at the right age! Did you recognise the Romanian Stroe brothers from when they were kids and dominated the internet?    

Always the best sport for overall physical development. And, as the first image shows, you don't have to be in a gym to get some training in!  A talented 8yo:  ...and this one is 9yo - doing iron cross!   And, finally, an important message from the gym:  

Work-life balance? The right amount of training versus leisure. OK - but today we are focusing on actual 'athletic' balance. Handstands and more - which require muscle strength and flexibility - and a great deal of practice! Admire the success we show here - along with one or two poor shapes but good early attempts. We'll start with the mens four (in acrobatic gymnastics) from Southampton UK... balance, for sure - and trust in your partners:  And finally, staying with young future performers, Ratmir does it his own way: