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
Phil who specialises in gymnastics based strength, stability and skill development at Peak Gymnastics shows us how to do a Handstand Forward Roll. This gymnastics move is where you do a handstand, slowly leaning forward as if you are falling flat and curl into a ball. Before attempting this skill, you need to make sure that you have a relatively solid handstand where you can hold yourself … Continue reading How To Do a Handstand Forward Roll
In the past, The Gym Spot has reached out to elite gymnast Jack Riek on more than one occasion, whether it be in regards to conditioning at home during lockdown, or insight on tips when it comes to training. This time, we have compiled some questions in order for our readers to get to know a little bit more about Jack, his aspirations and what … Continue reading Get to Know: Jack Riek
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
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
Are you a bit stuck on your tumbling routines? Don’t stress, The Gym Spot has compiled the most effective drills to help improve your tumbling skills! Continue reading Air Track Drills To Improve Your Tumbling
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
Trust us, we know. Setting goals can be pretty daunting, let alone actually following through with them. Here are some tips on how you can stay on track when it comes to making a list of goals, and how you can follow them through. Dig deep to figure out why you care about your goals First things first, you need to figure out why you … Continue reading Setting Goals You’ll Actually Meet
