Did you know that our legs can experience 4-17x our body weight when we are tumbling or coming down from working on an apparatus? This is why it’s important to ensure that we monitor this part of the body, most especially our knees when participating in high-impact sports like gymnastics. For the final series of our injury prevention with Physiotherapist Dani Davey, we take a … Continue reading Injury Prevention for Knee Pain
The Achilles tendon connects the muscles in the calf (gastrocs and soleus) to the heel bone (calcaneus). It is one of the thickest tendons in the body. The Achilles, calf and foot act as a spring, absorbing energy when we land from tricks and using that stored energy to give us the power to move again. Studies say that the Achilles can be put under … Continue reading Injury Prevention for Achilles Tendon
According to Physiotherapist Dani Davey, weight-bearing exercises such as handstands, bridges, planks and tumbling can cause frequent wrist pain in gymnasts, cheerleaders, acrobats and dancers. To prevent wrist pain or injury, it’s important that athletes work on their motion extension and strength exercises before doing any of these movements. The below image portrays the recommended motion of extension. Measure the angle between the forearm and … Continue reading Injury Prevention for Wrist Pain
Introducing Dani from Edgeworth Physio! Dani graduated from the University of Newcastle in 2012, and and she works mostly with gymnasts, dancers, aerialists, cheer leaders and hypermobile people for when it comes to recovery from sports- and movement- related injuries, as well as provides ways in which you can prevent them. Gymnastics, acrobatics, aerial and cheer are high risk sports, meaning that athletes are prone … Continue reading Injury Prevention For Lower Back Pain
A handstand to chest roll is a great skill to learn when transitioning from a standing position, to laying flat on the floor. Our friends at Beats Per Minute Performing Arts show us how to execute this skill, and with practice, how different variations can be performed within the sports of gymnastics, acro and dance! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dance … Continue reading How To Do A Handstand To Chest Roll
One of the biggest components that contributes to the sport of gymnastics is balance. Balance is defined as the body’s ability to control its centre of gravity over its base of support. Gymnasts need to be able to adequately maintain their balance, especially when it comes to performing manoeuvres on a balance beam, tumbling in a straight line or performing a floor routine. Here’s some … Continue reading Best Balance Exercises for Gymnasts
The moon walkover is an integral skill for both dance and acro students. In order to perform this movement, athletes must have strong and flexible ankles, as well as a strong back walkover. The moon walkover focuses primarily on building ankle flexibility, alignment, mobility, stability and strength. Join Beats Per Minute Performing Arts as they guide us through some helpful moon walkover tips and variations … Continue reading Moon Walkover Tips & Variations
Competing in gymnastics or any other competitive sport is highly recommended to kids of all ages. It provides a rewarding challenge for them and teaches them some important life lessons! Here are some other reasons why gymnastics can be good for kids. Working towards a competition means that gymnasts will start to take the time to fine-tune and perfect their technique within a given deadline. … Continue reading Why It’s Good For Kids to Compete in a Gymnastics Competition
On a surface level, gymnastics is a complex sport that requires strength, flexibility and agility. But it also requires athletes to have patience, develop perseverance and be open-minded about the sport and opportunities that might come their way. Despite what we see at the Olympics or any other competition, there is a lot of preparation mentally AND physically that goes on behind the scenes. Whether … Continue reading Motivational and Inspirational Gymnastics Quotes
Are you struggling to do a handstand? Don’t worry! Yogi Amanda & Little Yogi Rani is here to help you. From various strength exercises to drills, the team at Flying Yogis shows us their top 10 tips to help you nail your handstand and improve your balance in no time! To be able to do a handstand, you need to build your core and shoulder strength. Core and … Continue reading Tips to Master Your Handstand with Flying Yogis
