Floor Drills for Beginner Gymnasts
Drills are great to help with technique and confidence, especially for a main event such as floor, and we’ve found some beginner drills to help you practice. Continue reading Floor Drills for Beginner Gymnasts
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Fun and Effective Home Drills for Gymnasts (Levels 1-4)
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)
Unlock your Potential with Gymnastics Direct Training Aids
Are you ready to take your gymnastics, cheer, or acrobatics skills to the next level? Look no further, because we’ve got you covered. Gymnastics Direct’s premium line of training aids is designed to enhance your training experience and accelerate your progress. Continue reading Unlock your Potential with Gymnastics Direct Training Aids
Care Tips for your Gymnastics Equipment
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
Find Your Balance: A Guide to Acro Balance Trainers
Welcome back to The Gym Spot, your go-to source for all things gymnastics! Today we shine the spotlight on the Acro Balance Trainer. Acro Balance Trainers aren’t just your average gym equipment – they’re like your secret weapon for becoming a gymnastics superstar. The versatility of Acro Balance Trainers allows for a wide range of training methods, making them an invaluable tool for gymnastics enthusiasts … Continue reading Find Your Balance: A Guide to Acro Balance Trainers
8 Stretches to Master the Splits
Mastering the splits requires dedication and consistent effort! By learning the right techniques and sticking to a structured approach, you can make significant progress in your flexibility journey. In this blog, we take a look at five valuable stretches to help you master the splits at home. Never try to rush the process or push yourself to ‘overstretch’ when attempting to master the splits as … Continue reading 8 Stretches to Master the Splits
How to do a Cartwheel
Learning to do a cartwheel becomes easier when you break it down into simple steps. To master the cartwheel, it’s crucial to practise each step individually before combining them. Bughy, the Head Gymnastics Coach/Club Director at Gold Medal Gymnastics demonstrates the step-by-step guide for performing a cartwheel in the video below. Happy cartwheeling! What other gymnastics skills are you working on? Let us know in … Continue reading How to do a Cartwheel
5 Exercises to Increase Your Core Strength
We all know that a strong core can help with balance and stability, but did you know that a strong core can also help with injury prevention? A study published in the Journal of Occupational Medicine in 2007 saw that people who included core strength training as a part of their training program over 12 months reduced their risk of injury by up to 42%. … Continue reading 5 Exercises to Increase Your Core Strength
Back Handspring Drills
Developing a proper handspring form is vital for gymnasts, cheerleaders, and dancers as it’s a foundational skill for many complex manoeuvres. To improve your technique in no time, try these three easy drills from the Royal All Stars Cheer & Dance Academy! 1. Resistance Band Swings Improve arm swing and strength with the help of a resistance band. They are versatile and can be used for … Continue reading Back Handspring Drills
Strength and Mobility Exercises
To prevent injury in sports such as gymnastics, cheerleading, acrobatics and dance, it is crucial to condition on a regular basis. Conditioning has various physical benefits, which include strengthening the joints, eliminating muscle imbalances, core strength development, and better balance, speed, mobility and overall range of motion. In cheerleading, it is important to make a conscious effort to condition the hips, ankles and knees to … Continue reading Strength and Mobility Exercises