Flow is a state of total focus on the task at hand. When we are in flow, we usually perform at our best because we are concentrating only on our performance. Flow occurs when we are in a situation of high challenge, and in a situation where our skills match the challenge. Sport Psychologist Dr Sue Jackson explains the “flow” experience in sport and how it … Continue reading Flow in Sport with Dr Sue Jackson
Due to the gradual nature of learning gymnastics, it is beneficial to start off with the basics at home. This helps coaches in level progressions, introducing new manoeuvres to the child’s skill set and doing more complex gymnastics movements at the gym. Here are some lists of skills you can do on your bars at home: Find Your Gripping This is a great place to … Continue reading Bar Skills You Can Do At Home
Want to master those beam skills but have no idea where to begin? The Gym Spot has put together some absolute must-do drills to help you master those skills and ace your beam routines in no time! First things first, if you are not confident on a beam, make sure you start your drills closer to the ground and have matting available to you. This … Continue reading 5 Beam Drills You Can Do At Home
A backward roll is a staple movement in gymnastics and a basic skill to master. It might seem simple in theory, but it does take a bit of practice to get it right at first. The benefits of a backward roll are that it can be the starting point for more difficult moves in the future and it also helps the gymnast build flexibility in … Continue reading How to do a Backward Roll with Neophyte Performance
Incline gymnastics mats or wedges are very versatile in regards to gymnastics, acro, cheerleading, dance and tumbling. They come in a small and a large size, and are a training aid that can be used for a variety of different manoeuvres and acing techniques when it comes to training regularly. The Gym Spot and Beats Per Minute Performing Arts have come together to show you … Continue reading How to Use An Incline Mat to Ace Those Acro Drills
With the Rhythmic Gymnastics Team set to compete at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics today, the Gym Spot would like to shed light on these athletes and all that they have achieved prior to their Olympic debut. It’s the first time in Australian Olympic history to have representatives in both Rhythmic Gymnastics Individual and Group. We are so excited to see our Aussie Team finish this … Continue reading The Rhythmic Gymnastics Team for Tokyo 2020 Olympics
