What Olympic gymnasts can teach us about improving our balance
The acrobatic handsprings, somersaults and twists performed by world-class gymnasts at the Tokyo Olympics are among the most complex skills humans can perform.
But at their heart is an instinctive process that can help teach us mere mortals how to stay safe from falls as we move much less spectacularly around our own environment.
To complete acrobatic manoeuvres, gymnasts need energy. In most cases, this en