Want to support you child’s gymnastics at home but not sure where to start? Here’s our guide on what’s worth buying, and what’s not. Continue reading At Home Practice Equipment – What’s Actually Worth Buying (And What Isn’t)
Whether your goal is to nail that perfect handstand or improve your cartwheel technique, these activities are sure to keep you engaged and progressing in your gymnastics journey. Continue reading Fun and Effective Home Drills for Gymnasts (Levels 1-4)
Dive into our comprehensive guide on injury prevention for gymnastics bars! Discover essential warm-up routines, technique mastery tips, equipment maintenance practices, and more to ensure the safety and well-being of gymnasts. Continue reading Injury Prevention on Gymnastics Bars
Welcome back to The Gym Spot – your go-to destination for all things gymnastics! Whether you’re a gymnast practicing at home or a dedicated club owner, taking care of your equipment is key to keeping it safe and durable. In this blog post, we’ve got the inside scoop on how to clean, inspect, and maintain your gymnastics gear for maximum performance and longevity. Let’s dive … Continue reading Care Tips for your Gymnastics Equipment
This week, Nutrition and Dietetics Student Kieran Woodford takes us through the importance of hydration for young athletes and their recommended daily water intake. According to Kieran, staying hydrated is essential for gymnasts as water plays a crucial role in maintaining blood volume and regulating body temperature. When performing one of the many gymnastics movements, your body attempts to cool you down by sweating and in doing so, … Continue reading Hydration for Junior Gymnasts with Kieran Woodford
If you have a child that loves and breathes gymnastics, then this is for you! From D.I.Y crafts to gymnastics-related challenges, we have put together a list of fun things that will keep them entertained for hours. 1. Gymnastics/Fitness Challenges Time to get moving with these gymnastics and fitness challenges! Not only are these challenges a fun way to keep your kids physically active, but … Continue reading Fun Gymnastics Activities for Kids
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
Comp season is a great time for gymnasts to show off all the skills that they have been working hard on at the gym and be rewarded for their efforts and dedication. To ensure the day runs smoothly as possible, parents and gymnasts need to be organised. Below is a list of things your gymnasts need to wear and bring to a gymnastics competition! For … Continue reading What to Wear and Bring to a Gymnastics Competition
Competitions can be nerve-racking even for the most seasoned competitors (and their parents too) – so we thought we would give some tips and hints for a smooth competition day! Here is a list of competition prep tips for both gymnasts and parents, in order to help make competition time as stress-free as possible. 1. Get up early and have a nutritious breakfast. Ensure that … Continue reading Gymnastics Competition Prep Tips for Parents and Gymnasts
According to Nationwide Children’s, a blog written by pediatric experts, most studies show that using tape can significantly decrease the incidence and severity of ankle sprains. Besides the physical support that taping can offer to an ankle, taping can also increase proprioception (the body’s ability to know where it is in space) and helps improve the overall control of the ankle. In the final episode of … Continue reading How To Strap an Ankle using Rigid Tape
