Ambassador Spotlight – Having ADHD and Autism as a Gymnast with Evelyn
We spoke to our Gymnastics Direct Ambassador Evelyn about having ADHD and autism as a gymnast. Read the interview below: …
Ambassador Spotlight – What’s in a MAG Gymnast’s Bag with Hughie
Ever wondered what’s in a MAG gymnast’s bag? We teamed up with our Gymnastics Direct Ambassador Hughie to find out! …
Hydration for Junior Gymnasts with Kieran Woodford
This week, Nutrition and Dietetics Student Kieran Woodford takes us through the importance of hydration for young athletes and their recommended daily water …
Injury Prevention For Lower Back Pain
Introducing Dani from Edgeworth Physio! Dani graduated from the University of Newcastle in 2012, and and she works mostly with …
Spatial Awareness with Greg Roe
Spatial awareness is not at all what it seems. Many think it’s a mental faculty but it’s actually created by …
The Importance of Rest and Recovery for Athletes with Sean Walden
From the elite athlete to the casual gym-goer, rest and recovery between training are essential. It’s an important part of …
Insta- Famous: Ellie
This week, we’ve asked Ellie a few questions to get to know her a little bit more! Read through to …
Recovery Nutrition with Charli Robinson
Introducing Sports Nutritionist Charli Robinson from Thrive Nutrition Co! Charli specialises in helping athletes of all levels, from your average …
The Benefits of Yoga with Emma Chapman
This week, we introduce Emma Chapman, yoga teacher at Fitness Playground in Marrickville. Emma has been teaching and practising yoga …
Flow in Sport with Dr Sue Jackson
Flow is a state of total focus on the task at hand. When we are in flow, we usually perform …
How to manage a Hip Injury with Physio, Liam Penglaze
Liam Penglaze, Physiotherapist at PhysioStudio, answers one of our followers’ questions via Instagram. Check it out below! In this video, …
Introducing Occupational Therapist, Katrina Sweeney
This week, the Gym Spot talks to Katrina Sweeney, 25 years old who is currently living out her passion to …
Get to Know: Jack Riek
In the past, The Gym Spot has reached out to elite gymnast Jack Riek on more than one occasion, whether …
Rehabilitation and its process with Liam Penglaze
You may hear about this a lot when it comes to training. But how much do you actually know about …
Nutrition for Gymnasts with Kieran Woodford
This week we talked to Nutrition and Dietetics Student, Kieran Woodford about the role nutrition plays in an athlete’s strength, …
Introducing Physiotherapist and Life Coach, Jeff B.J. Edwards
The Gym Spot would like to introduce self-employed Physiotherapist and Life Coach, Jeff B.J. Edwards! Jeff is a Physiotherapist that …
Introducing Physiotherapist, Liam Penglaze
The Gym Spot would like to welcome Liam Penglaze as one of our newest contributors! This is a section dedicated …
Breathing techniques for Calm and Focus with Dr. Sue Jackson
This week, Dr. Sue Jackson takes a look at the ways breathing techniques can benefit athletes in achieving a calm …
Psychological Imagery and Visualisation for Gymnasts with Dr. Sue Jackson
This week, sports Psychologist Dr. Sue Jackson takes us through the physical and mental benefits of taking time to mentally …
Brand Ambassadors
Brand ambassadors offer countless benefits to both businesses, consumers and the ambassadors themselves. As a way of providing positive word …
The Mum Spot: Cinnamon May’s Gymnastics Life
Having grown up knowing the benefits of physical activity, specifically gymnastics, for a child’s physical, mental and social growth, I …
Positive Mental Preparation for Competition with Dr. Sue Jackson
Positive mental preparation leading up to competitions Does mental prep make a difference? To know if mental preparation and planning …
Overcoming Mental Blocks with Dr. Sue Jackson
To start with, I recommend not owning (or using) the phrase “mental block”; use more neutral and forward-thinking language such …
Introducing Sports Psychologist, Dr. Sue Jackson
We are excited to announce that Dr Sue Jackson will be a contributor to The Gym Spot. Dr Jackson is …
Advice on Working Through Injuries with Sports Psychologist, Dr. Sue Jackson
Listen to your body. Don’t ignore signals that your body is giving you about your ability to move through a …
Staying Positive during Injury Recovery
It’s every gymnast’s worst nightmare –an injury that forces you to take time off to recover and press pause on …
Training Tips from Australian Representative Jack Riek
Elite level gymnast Jack Riek knows the ins and outs of the gymnastics world and the challenges that come with …