The Gym Spot has complied the best skills and drills for your Floor Bar, whether it be at home or at the gym. First of all, what is a Floor Bar? A Floor Bar is used to build strength and control during inversions. They are easy to store and also do not take up much room, so they are mobile and efficient for people who … Continue reading Floor Bar Skills and Drills for Beginners
You may hear about this a lot when it comes to training. But how much do you actually know about rehabilitation? Liam Penglaze goes into depth regarding tips and tricks for rehabilitation post-injury. “First things first, what exactly is rehabilitation?” Liam states, “Rehabilitation can be very short (think a few days) or very long (think weeks…to months…to years!). In physiotherapy, the definition of rehabilitation … Continue reading Rehabilitation and its process with Liam Penglaze
This week we talked to Nutrition and Dietetics Student, Kieran Woodford about the role nutrition plays in an athlete’s strength, performance and recovery, most especially when it comes to training for the sport of gymnastics. Kieran is currently studying a Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics at the University of Newcastle and will be an approved accredited practising dietitian (APD) next year. According to Kieran, “Nutrition … Continue reading Nutrition for Gymnasts with Kieran Woodford
Sports injuries are common, particularly in high-intensity and demanding sports like gymnastics. Regardless of the injury, both physical and psychological resilience is required to overcome the setback. The Gym Spot sits down with Physio and Life Coach Jeff B.J. Edwards on the importance of maintaining mental health post-injury and how to overcome it and get back to your physical peak. The importance of mental health post-injury: … Continue reading Tips For Recovering Mentally After A Sports Injury with Jeff B.J. Edwards
COVID-19 has changed the way a lot of us train since the closure of gyms, cheer stadiums and gymnastics clubs. The global pandemic left a lot of people panic buying different types of equipment and tools so that they could work out at home. Due to the massive demand for these products, many major sporting supply companies have found an increased demand for equipment that … Continue reading Best Gymnastics Equipment for Home Use
The Gym Spot talks to Liam Penglaze, a Physiotherapist at the PhysioStudio in the Hunter Valley, about how athletes and gymnasts alike can reduce the risks of injury during training. According to Liam, we cannot completely prevent injury. “When we participate in physical activity, we must always accept the risk of small to large injury, whether we’re kicking goals on the soccer field, or mastering … Continue reading Measures to Reduce the Risk of an Injury
Want to feel inspired in your training? Watch these gymnastics movies! They will be guaranteed to inspire you! Continue reading Gymnastics Movies That Will Inspire You
Feeling sluggish and unmotivated this Wednesday? Here’s some tips to boost your motivation! Continue reading How to get through the Hump Day Slump
Gym Spot has compiled a list of things to keep you and your little ones occupied during the school holidays. Continue reading Things to do in the Easter School Holidays
So many individuals are now becoming part of the Gymnastics community – Why is that? The Gym Spot looks at the benefits of the sport and how it can benefit you. 1. It helps build strength and overall fitness Gymnastics is proven to build strength, muscle and tone the body. This is due to the fact that at times you are using your personal strength … Continue reading The Benefits of Gymnastics
