1. characteristic of or befitting a father; fatherly. 2. of or pertaining to a father: paternal rights. 3. related on the father's side: one's paternal grandfather. 4. derived or inherited from a father. [1400â50; late Middle English < Late Latin paternÄlis= Latin patern(us) paternal (pater father + -nus adj. suffix) + -Älis -al1] paâ¢terâ²nalâ¢ly, adv.
Being an elite gymnast requires up to 30 hours of training per week, plus coaching, exercising, stretching, and eating a healthy diet. You need to be flexible and strong to be a Level 3, 4, or 5 student. If you have never done gymnastics before, you better start now. If you don't know how to do a cartwheel, start in Beginners.
Basic skills required for the gymnast are flexibility, core strength, balance, upper and lower-body strength, power, mental focus, discipline, and dedication. Although not necessarily a skill, commitment is mandatory and is often assessed by gymnastic coaches. Basic skills can be trained, and most are taught by a coach. All skills can be learned by using proper technique and having a tenacious attitude. Technique is the crucial foundation to increase skill level and become proficient with all functional movement.