Do cheerleaders have to be in good shape

Remember_The_Name · Post by **Remember_The_Name** » Thu Oct 12, 2006 9:07 am

Do you think its necessary for cheerleaders to run in practice and do pushups to get in good condition, any thoughts?

x3_Catcher · Post by **x3_Catcher** » Thu Oct 12, 2006 9:10 am

Well i think cheerleaders should be in good shape but during a game they do not run or anything! And i know the Southern Cheerleaders are in good shape because Monday evening at practice they ran, did pushups, and did situps, im not sure if it was for punishment or to be in good shape

Azer · Post by **Azer** » Mon Oct 16, 2006 10:08 am

yeah i think they should be good looking

Buckeye5 · Post by **Buckeye5** » Tue Oct 17, 2006 10:16 am

Heck yeah they do, if they wern't they would suck and not be good.

rebelgirl22 · Post by **rebelgirl22** » Sat Oct 21, 2006 6:30 pm

Yes, I think they should since the South Gallia cheerleaders do!The S.G. cheerleaders don't just condition in the beginning of the year they condition all year round.

1987chieftains · Post by **1987chieftains** » Wed Oct 25, 2006 9:36 pm

nobody whats to see a heffer in a sweater.

KatRudy · Post by **KatRudy** » Thu Oct 26, 2006 7:11 pm

oh yah definatly, all teams do so it only makes sense, cheerleaders have to be in very good shape to move theirselves in ways that, heck i have no idea how they do it , but yah conditioning its pretty much mutual if u ask me

fan4life · Post by **fan4life** » Sat Oct 28, 2006 10:11 am

You have to be in good shape to cheer...especially if you want to make a national champ squad. I watched a tryout for a local squad last year and I saw 9 girls who play softball, basketball, and run track, try out. As they tried to keep up with the girls who were cheerleaders the previous year, they fell short. They thought cheerleading would be easier, but only 2 of them made the squad. So, it pays for everyone to be in shape, no matter what the sport.

In cheerleading competitions, judges can tell if a cheerleader is in shape. For example, they watch their breathing to see if they are exhausted. To do great jumps and tumbling, you have to have strong legs. To create mounts, the bases have to be strong to turn and throw their spotter up and be quick to catch her. A toned cheerleader will not only show the condition and work ethic of a squad, but she can make the uniform look better, too. Squads get points for overall impressions and conditioning and just simply how they "look" upon first glance can form an opinion right away for the judges.

Good luck to all athletes!

sghsrebel09 · Post by **sghsrebel09** » Sat Oct 28, 2006 2:06 pm

Ya they do! lol at SG are cheerleaders go through more then the other sports, at least i think so. Most days the have almost an hour of just streching then they practice there routine... until perfection. Total and complete perfection lol. You gotta be wore out after all that so perfection could take awhile. And like fan4life said you have to be in good shape.

IronmanforLife · Post by **IronmanforLife** » Wed Nov 01, 2006 8:08 am

yes...

grndma1 · Post by **grndma1** » Mon Nov 13, 2006 8:48 pm

The answer is yes. I went to a cheerleading competition yesterday and there is no way they could do the amazing things they did if they weren't in good shape.

tigerpride · Post by **tigerpride** » Wed Nov 15, 2006 12:45 pm

When I cheered at Rio Grande, we had to be working out in the fitness center for a minimum hours per week.

broncofan09 · Post by **broncofan09** » Tue Nov 21, 2006 2:18 pm

Yes i do think it is good for them because they need to work out there muscles and bones. If the cheerleaders did not workout and excersise then they wouldnt be able to keep health all season. And they wouldnt be able to do the things that they do.

southwebsterjeep09 · Post by **southwebsterjeep09** » Thu Dec 07, 2006 12:53 pm

they should definately be in shape. nobody in their right mind wants to see a fat cheerleader doing flips and shaking her butt. that's just gross

Manwithplan · Post by **Manwithplan** » Fri Dec 15, 2006 8:19 am

My daughter cheers and let me tell you, she's in such good shape, she could run the Boston Marathon and win. ;-)

GAHS7462 · Post by **GAHS7462** » Sun Dec 24, 2006 10:37 am

Yes!!!

The Gambler · Post by **The Gambler** » Sun Dec 31, 2006 6:04 pm

They have to be in good shape and hot to.

circle65 · Post by **circle65** » Wed Jan 03, 2007 11:04 am

who in the world would want to see cheerleaders that just sit around and can barely make it to the court? Honestly, this is the most ridiculous thread i have ever read. The dudes condition for thier sports, and the cheerleaders say that cheerleading is a sport, so why shouldnt you condition. I just think conditioning goe s for everything though

BrownsFan#14 · Post by **BrownsFan#14** » Thu Jan 04, 2007 1:14 pm

I think that they need to condition..in plus, i wouldn't mind watching them run during practice anyway...its fun watching cheerleaders run :lol:

Sugar · Post by **Sugar** » Sun Jan 20, 2008 8:05 pm

All squads should condition...even if they don't stunt or do gymnastics.

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