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
The kip is a necessary skill that a gymnast must master when it comes to excelling within gymnastics. Gymnasts need to ensure that the kip is something that they are regularly practising as it is quite a challenging skill. Unfortunately due to the recent COVID-19 restrictions in place, it has proven to be quite difficult for kids to have access to the gyms or clubs. … Continue reading Kip Drills You Can Do at Home
Australian Representative and 2021 Australian National Champion on Rings Jack Riek looks at some simple, yet effective at-home conditioning exercises that will keep gymnasts on track. Jack states, “Any serious gymnast will know that time off can be pretty detrimental to their performance in the long run, and that it’s really important to keep a base of physical conditioning at this time.” Before the initial conditioning process, … Continue reading 6 Strength and Conditioning Exercises You Can Do at Home
Don’t have access to any or have minimal equipment? Don’t fret – The Gym Spot has put together some exercises that you can do to help improve your gymnastics skills from the comfort of your own home. Continue reading Best Exercises to Improve your Gymnastics Skills at Home
The winter holidays are officially amongst us! Although we can’t travel overseas, some of us are still able to travel within our state borders – and with the restrictions easing, there are more activities you and your family can enjoy in your own neighbourhood. Beat the winter chill with these fun activities! Explore National Parks Brave the cold and enjoy the beauty of the great outdoors … Continue reading Things to do in the Winter School Holidays
This week we talked to Maddison Beel, Director of Neophyte Performance and an Advanced Women’s Artistic Gymnastics Coach currently living on the beautiful Sunshine Coast, Queensland. Having recently completed her Bachelor’s degree in Sports and Exercise Science, she has pursued her passion for coaching young athletes and seeing them reach their potential. Neophyte Performance’s goal is to build a community of Sport and Exercise Science in … Continue reading Strength And Conditioning For Gymnasts
The Gym Spot takes a look at motor skills in children and the benefits it has for their overall physical development. Motor skills are defined as those skills that your child will develop from an early age that involves a regular and precise movement to complete a specific action. This usually involves the larger parts of the body and can be broken down into gross … Continue reading Development of Motor Skills in Children
Liam Penglaze, Physiotherapist at PhysioStudio, answers one of our followers’ questions via Instagram. Check it out below! In this video, Liam states, “… It would depend on the severity and history of your daughter’s injury, however I would probably consider that first 14 days upon return to sport as the key window of gaining success to project your daughter forward in the months and weeks … Continue reading How to manage a Hip Injury with Physio, Liam Penglaze
