Ever wondered what’s in a MAG gymnast’s bag? We teamed up with our Gymnastics Direct Ambassador Hughie to find out!  ...

Are you ready to take your gymnastics, cheer, or acrobatics skills to the next level? Look no further, because we’ve ...

Gymnastics bars are one of those iconic apparatuses that require a large amount of strength, flexibility, and precision from athletes ...

Fear is a natural part of every gymnast's journey, and when it comes to the Balance Beam, it's no different ...

Welcome back to The Gym Spot - your go-to destination for all things gymnastics! Whether you're a gymnast practicing at ...

Are you eager to dive into the world of gymnastics but feeling a bit uncertain about where to begin? The ...

Mastering the splits requires dedication and consistent effort! By learning the right techniques and sticking to a structured approach, you ...

We all know that a strong core can help with balance and stability, but did you know that a strong ...

Developing a proper handspring form is vital for gymnasts, cheerleaders, and dancers as it's a foundational skill for many complex ...

To prevent injury in sports such as gymnastics, cheerleading, acrobatics and dance, it is crucial to condition on a regular ...

This week, Nutrition and Dietetics Student Kieran Woodford takes us through the importance of hydration for young athletes and their recommended daily water ...

Did you know that our legs can experience 4-17x our body weight when we are tumbling or coming down from ...

The Achilles tendon connects the muscles in the calf (gastrocs and soleus) to the heel bone (calcaneus). It is one ...

According to Physiotherapist Dani Davey, weight-bearing exercises such as handstands, bridges, planks and tumbling can cause frequent wrist pain in ...

Introducing Dani from Edgeworth Physio! Dani graduated from the University of Newcastle in 2012, and and she works mostly with ...

A handstand to chest roll is a great skill to learn when transitioning from a standing position, to laying flat ...

One of the biggest components that contributes to the sport of gymnastics is balance. Balance is defined as the body's ...

The moon walkover is an integral skill for both dance and acro students. In order to perform this movement, athletes ...

Competing in gymnastics or any other competitive sport is highly recommended to kids of all ages. It provides a rewarding ...

On a surface level, gymnastics is a complex sport that requires strength, flexibility and agility. But it also requires athletes ...

Are you struggling to do a handstand? Don't worry! Yogi Amanda & Little Yogi Rani is here to help you ...

Competitions can be nerve-racking even for the most seasoned competitors (and their parents too) – so we thought we would ...

According to Nationwide Children's, a blog written by pediatric experts, most studies show that using tape can significantly decrease the incidence ...

In the second episode of our Strapping Tape Series, we welcome back Bri Ritchie, a Strength and Conditioning Coach and ...

With lockdowns now a mere memory and restrictions lifted means that there are more opportunities to get out and have ...

Comp season is well and truly amongst us! It is important for athletes and coaches to understand how to strap ...

A back extension roll is an important skill progression. The motion of lifting your body with your shoulders extended is ...

Mobility is the ability to move freely without any additional strain or tension on the joints. It will allow an ...

Stretching your muscles and joints offers various physical benefits, most especially in the sport of gymnastics. It allows your muscles ...

Handstands are a movement that is very common within the sport of gymnastics, acrobatics and cheerleading. They build the basic ...

Gym mats are essential for safety in various practice and drill situations, not just tumbling! They are versatile pieces of ...

The competitive year for the sport of gymnastics is well and truly underway! This is when everything learnt and gained ...

Bridges are an essential skill to master in the sport of gymnastics. This exercise has several variations and is a great way to ...

There is no doubt that the pandemic has changed our daily routines, and trying to be consistent with our fitness ...

A strong core is way more vital than an abdominal six-pack! Keeping our core muscles strong and doing appropriate core ...

Is your little one looking to start up gymnastics next year? Not entirely sure where to start in regards to ...

Introducing Sports Nutritionist Charli Robinson from Thrive Nutrition Co! Charli specialises in helping athletes of all levels, from your average ...

Parallettes or parallel bars are essential pieces of equipment for gymnastics and calisthenics. They are a versatile tool for building your ...

A horizontal bar is an apparatus used within various elements of artistic gymnastics. Examples of such are Uneven Bar (WAG), ...

A press handstand is a handstand that can be performed from either a standing or sitting position, and essentially is ...

For the last year or so, Australia has been in and out of lockdowns which have had a significant impact ...

Yoga Blocks are utilised within the practice of yoga for those who are struggling with their flexibility or for those ...

Gymnastics Direct's Flexibility Trainer Strap is the perfect training aid for at home. It allows gymnasts, dancers, or cheerleaders to condition, maintain ...

To help maintain strength and flexibility, it's important for young cheerleaders to condition at home. The Gym Spot has put together ...

A kip is a technique usually performed on the women's uneven bars and is an integral part of gymnastics. Gymnasts ...

This week, we introduce Emma Chapman, yoga teacher at Fitness Playground in Marrickville. Emma has been teaching and practising yoga ...

Want to master those beam skills but have no idea where to begin? The Gym Spot has put together some ...

A backward roll is a staple movement in gymnastics and a basic skill to master. It might seem simple in ...

Incline gymnastics mats or wedges are very versatile in regards to gymnastics, acro, cheerleading, dance and tumbling. They come in ...

The kip is a necessary skill that a gymnast must master when it comes to excelling within gymnastics. Gymnasts need ...

Australian Representative and 2021 Australian National Champion on Rings Jack Riek looks at some simple, yet effective at-home conditioning exercises that will ...

Are you currently in lockdown? Is your club currently closed? Don't have access to any or have minimal equipment? Don't ...

This week we talked to Maddison Beel, Director of Neophyte Performance and an Advanced Women’s Artistic Gymnastics Coach currently living on ...

Phil who specialises in gymnastics based strength, stability and skill development at Peak Gymnastics shows us how to do a ...

The Gym Spot sits down with Katrina Sweeney, community based OT visiting clients under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) ...

Liam Penglaze, Physiotherapist at PhysioStudio, answers one of our followers' questions via Instagram. Check it out below! In this video, ...

In the past, The Gym Spot has reached out to elite gymnast Jack Riek on more than one occasion, whether ...

The Gym Spot has complied the best skills and drills for your Floor Bar, whether it be at home or ...

You may hear about this a lot when it comes to training. But how much do you actually know about ...

This week we talked to Nutrition and Dietetics Student, Kieran Woodford about the role nutrition plays in an athlete's strength, ...

Sports injuries are common, particularly in high-intensity and demanding sports like gymnastics. Regardless of the injury, both physical and psychological ...

COVID-19 has changed the way a lot of us train since the closure of gyms, cheer stadiums and gymnastics clubs ...

The Gym Spot talks to Liam Penglaze, a Physiotherapist at the PhysioStudio in the Hunter Valley, about how athletes and ...

Are you a bit stuck on your tumbling routines? Don't stress, The Gym Spot is here to help you. Whilst ...

Want to feel inspired in your training? Then watch these gymnastics movies! They will be guaranteed to inspire you! My ...

We know what you're probably thinking- it's the middle of the week and it is going soooooo slow. Whether you're ...

Trust us, we know. Setting goals can be pretty daunting, let alone actually following through with them. Here are some ...

An aerial is potentially one of the most complex skills you may learn whilst participating in the sport of Gymnastics ...

It's important to take the time and effort in improving your flexibility, especially with gymnastics being one of the sports ...

So many individuals are now becoming part of the Gymnastics community - Why is that? The Gym Spot looks at ...

How you start your morning determines the tone for the rest of your day. Here are some 5 healthy morning habits ...

Having everything you need within reach when practising gymnastics is very important. These are some items that you should always ...

Gymnasts need constant refuelling when practising gymnastics not only for muscle repair and recovery but also for growth and development ...

1. Splits Doing the splits is impressive. But it's one of the most demanding exercises to learn. There are several ...

Ahhh cartwheels. What's not to love? I don't think us gymnasts appreciate anything quite as much a good ol', well ...

Australian Representative, Jack Riek talks about the importance of keeping up a base of physical conditioning at home during isolation ...

This week, Dr. Sue Jackson takes a look at the ways breathing techniques can benefit athletes in achieving a calm ...

Are you (or your child) involved in cheerleading, gymnastics or acrobatics? Chances are you have come across an air track ...

Brand ambassadors offer countless benefits to both businesses, consumers and the ambassadors themselves. As a way of providing positive word ...

Positive mental preparation leading up to competitions  Does mental prep make a difference? To know if mental preparation and planning ...

To start with, I recommend not owning (or using) the phrase “mental block”; use more neutral and forward-thinking language such ...

Listen to your body. Don’t ignore signals that your body is giving you about your ability to move through a ...

It’s every gymnast’s worst nightmare –an injury that forces you to take time off to recover and press pause on ...

Elite level gymnast Jack Riek knows the ins and outs of the gymnastics world and the challenges that come with ...

Competition day can be daunting and overwhelming, especially if you're feeling underprepared! We've compiled some information to assist you in ...

If you’ve read our previous article on running a successful Gymnastics Instagram, you’ll understand the value of having a positive ...

In the age of the internet, social media is the ideal tool to help you advertise yourself and what you ...