A pratica do tecido acrobático: seus principais benefícios

Abstract

Abstract – This study addresses acrobatic silk as a practice opportunity for developing strength, flexibility and endurance. Objective: to investigate acrobatic silk as a form of circus practice to promote physical gains, highlighting its potential in expanding culture, body repertoire and engagement of practitioners. Methodology: The article is part of the Sports and Health Sciences research line. The research is characterized as indirect and integrative in nature, with a temporal selection of articles and academic productions from the last two decades, covering from 2012 to 2023. Results: Five relevant publications were identified, including three course conclusion works and two scientific articles, all emphasizing the benefits and importance of practicing acrobatic silk. Conclusion: The circus transcends social barriers, offers challenges and teaches discipline, with physical training as a crucial point for the acrobatic silk where general and specific skills are emphasized, thus offering a wide variety of benefits and rich possibilities for artistic expression. Although practitioners feel motivated, more studies on the benefits of acrobatic silk are needed.