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Tips and Tricks

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

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Club Focus

Club Focus: PCYC Queanbeyan

Welcome back to The Gym Spot’s Club Focus; a blog that focuses on sharing stories of different Gymnastic clubs and organisations across Australia. This month, we shift the focus to PCYC Queanbeyan, a club that aims to empower youth to reach their fullest potential. 1. How did your club start? Our club took its first steps during the April school holidays of 2022 with just … Continue reading Club Focus: PCYC Queanbeyan

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Advice for Gymnasts

Best Gymnastics Equipment for Beginners

Are you eager to dive into the world of gymnastics but feeling a bit uncertain about where to begin? The right equipment can be your perfect companion on this exciting journey. Starting gymnastics doesn’t require an extensive array of equipment, but having the essentials can make all the difference in your practice. Investing in a few key pieces can set the stage for a fulfilling … Continue reading Best Gymnastics Equipment for Beginners

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From the Vault

From The Vault: Shawn Johnson

Born in Des Moines, Iowa in 1992, Shawn Johnson started gymnastics at a very young age, beginning formal training at around the age of three. Her natural talent and dedication quickly became apparent, leading her to competitive gymnastics and eventually to the elite level. Shawn rose to fame with her dazzling performances at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Her incredible Balance Beam performance captured hearts worldwide … Continue reading From The Vault: Shawn Johnson

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Advice for Gymnasts, Advice for Parents

Measures to Reduce the Risk of an Injury

The Gym Spot talks to Liam Penglaze, a Physiotherapist at the PhysioStudio in the Hunter Valley, about how athletes and gymnasts alike can reduce the risks of injury during training. According to Liam, we cannot completely prevent injury.  “When we participate in physical activity, we must always accept the risk of small to large injury, whether we’re kicking goals on the soccer field, or mastering … Continue reading Measures to Reduce the Risk of an Injury

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