Positive Affirmations for Gymnasts
For the last year or so, Australia has been in and out of lockdowns which have had a significant impactContinue Reading
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How to Use Yoga Blocks for Beginners
Yoga Blocks are utilised within the practice of yoga for those who are struggling with their flexibility or for thoseContinue Reading
5 Flexibility Trainer Strap Exercises
Gymnastics Direct’s Flexibility Trainer Strap is the perfect training aid for at home. It allows gymnasts, dancers, or cheerleaders to condition, maintainContinue Reading
Cheer Conditioning at Home
To help maintain strength and flexibility, it’s important for young cheerleaders to condition at home. The Gym Spot has put togetherContinue Reading
Kip Variations
A kip is a technique usually performed on the women’s uneven bars and is an integral part of gymnastics. GymnastsContinue Reading
The Benefits of Yoga with Emma Chapman
This week, we introduce Emma Chapman, yoga teacher at Fitness Playground in Marrickville. Emma has been teaching and practising yogaContinue Reading
5 Beam Drills You Can Do At Home
Want to master those beam skills but have no idea where to begin? The Gym Spot has put together someContinue Reading
How to do a Backward Roll with Neophyte Performance
A backward roll is a staple movement in gymnastics and a basic skill to master. It might seem simple inContinue Reading
How to Use An Incline Mat to Ace Those Acro Drills
Incline gymnastics mats or wedges are very versatile in regards to gymnastics, acro, cheerleading, dance and tumbling. They come inContinue Reading
Kip Drills You Can Do at Home
The kip is a necessary skill that a gymnast must master when it comes to excelling within gymnastics. Gymnasts needContinue Reading