Ambassador: Alexis
Meet Gymnastics Direct’s newest ambassador, Alexis in our latest blog post. Continue reading Ambassador: Alexis
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Gymnastics Updates: Paris 2024 Olympics | Days 7 & 8 (Trampoline Gymnastics)
We discuss the standout moments from the 2024 Paris Olympics in gymnastics, including performances in Men’s Floor Exercise, Women’s Vault, Men’s Pommel Horse, Men’s Rings, and Women’s Uneven Bars. Featuring highlights from Australian trampoline gymnast Brock Batty’s Olympic debut. Continue reading Gymnastics Updates: Paris 2024 Olympics | Days 7 & 8 (Trampoline Gymnastics)
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 intake. According to Kieran, staying hydrated is essential for gymnasts as water plays a crucial role in maintaining blood volume and regulating body temperature. When performing one of the many gymnastics movements, your body attempts to cool you down by sweating and in doing so, … Continue reading Hydration for Junior Gymnasts with Kieran Woodford
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 any exercise program as it allows the body time to repair, rebuild and strengthen itself, allowing athletes to train again and reach optimal peak performance. In terms of gymnastics where many hours of high-intensity skills training are involved, gymnasts must listen to their bodies. Getting … Continue reading The Importance of Rest and Recovery for Athletes with Sean Walden
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, 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