Keeping you updated on all things gymnastics. Take a look at what’s happening…
The Gym Spot would like to give a round of applause for our Australian Trampoline Team who are set to compete at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics this coming Friday and Saturday. Our Gymnastics Trampolining Team consists of the athletes Dominic Clarke and Jessica Pickering. Dominic Clarke Dominic, 24 years of age was born in Plymouth, England and moved to Australia at a very young age. He … Continue reading The Trampoline Team for Tokyo 2020 Olympics
On the weekend that had just passed, Australia’s Artistic Gymnastics team performed to the very best of their abilities in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. The Gym Spot wants to shed light on their amazing efforts- Go team! The Artistic Gymnastics Team The Artistic Gymnastics team consists of athletes Emily Whitehead, Georgia Godwin and Tyson Bull. Emily Whitehead At the tender age of 4 years old, … Continue reading The Artistic Gymnastics Team for Tokyo 2020 Olympics
The official Olympic season is well and truly among us! We are so excited to be able to watch gymnasts from all around the world perform and compete, as well as support our very own Australian team. We are proud to announce that The Australian Olympic Committee has selected an 11-strong gymnastics team for the Tokyo Olympic Games this year, the biggest Australian gymnastics team … Continue reading Everything you need to know about Gymnastics at Tokyo Olympics 2020
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 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
The Gym Spot sits down with Katrina Sweeney, community based OT visiting clients under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) about functional training and ways to enhance functional and mobility skills. Functional training is a rehabilitative technique used by occupational therapists (and other professions) aimed at restoring strength and function to improve engagement, capacity and performance of meaningful activities for individuals. There are many ways to … Continue reading Functional Training with Katrina Sweeney
Ever wondered why a particular gymnastics skill has the name it has? That would be because they are named after iconic gymnasts that have perfected these routines or are the first people to perform these moves. These are also usually performed at major competitions such as the World Championships or the Olympics. The Gym Spot looks at the manoeuvres and the female gymnasts that these happened to … Continue reading Gymnastics Moves Named After Female Gymnasts
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
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
The Gym Spot would like to give a very warm welcome to Steven Campbell! Steven is the Club Development Manager of Gymnastics Queensland and has also agreed to be a Gym Spot content contributor. We appreciate it! Steven has been the Club Development Manager of Gymnastics Queensland for two and a half years. He originates from Scotland. Prior to moving to Australia, Steven had worked … Continue reading Introducing Steven Campbell: Club Manager of Gymnastics QLD
