Month: December 2021

Guest Bloggers

The Importance of Rest and Recovery for Athletes with Sean Walden

From the elite athlete to the casual gym-goer, rest and recovery between training are essential. It’s an important part of any exercise program as it allows the body time to repair, rebuild and strengthen itself, allowing athletes to train again and reach optimal peak performance. In terms of gymnastics where many hours of high-intensity skills training are involved, gymnasts must listen to their bodies. Getting … Continue reading The Importance of Rest and Recovery for Athletes with Sean Walden

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Tips and Tricks

5 Beginner Exercises using Gymnastics Direct Birch Rings

Rings are an essential component of boys’ gymnastics and are a great training aid in building upper body and core strength, which are detrimental to the sport of gymnastics. Made with durability and safety in mind, the wooden birch rings can be used in various bodyweight exercises for conditioning and increasing flexibility. They are also beneficial for gymnasts and other people wanting to improve their athletic performance and get better … Continue reading 5 Beginner Exercises using Gymnastics Direct Birch Rings

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From the Vault

From The Vault: Phillippe Rizzo

Phillipe Rizzo was the first Australian gymnast to win gold at a World Championship Level. He truly is an iconic sportsperson when it comes to gymnastics in Australia, and The Gym Spot wants to shed light on his achievements throughout his career.   Rizzo has been involved with gymnastics his whole life. His parents were the founders of the Australian Academy of Gymnastics, which still … Continue reading From The Vault: Phillippe Rizzo

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