We warmly welcome Adrenaline Cheer Elite for November’s Club Focus. We highlight the incredible community A.C.E. has built and the passion and dedication that drives their success. Continue reading Club Focus: Adrenaline Cheer Elite
Welcome back to Club Focus, our blog dedicated to celebrating those who keep the sport of gymnastics thriving. This month, we’re excited to introduce Odyssey Cheer Academy – a club that inspires and empowers individuals of all ages and backgrounds through the dynamic sport of cheerleading. Continue reading Club Focus: Odyssey Cheer Academy
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Welcoming our newest ambassador, Holly! Holly transitioned from gymnastics to cheerleading this year and absolutely adores her sport. What do you love most about gymnastics? I love how inclusive and supportive the sport is. Cheerleading has been the best experience and decision I have made. Where and how often do you train? I train at Electric Cheer and dance every Thursday. Where possible, I’ll always … Continue reading Ambassador: Holly
Developing a proper handspring form is vital for gymnasts, cheerleaders, and dancers as it’s a foundational skill for many complex manoeuvres. To improve your technique in no time, try these three easy drills from the Royal All Stars Cheer & Dance Academy! 1. Resistance Band Swings Improve arm swing and strength with the help of a resistance band. They are versatile and can be used for … Continue reading Back Handspring Drills
Introducing Dani from Edgeworth Physio! Dani graduated from the University of Newcastle in 2012, and and she works mostly with gymnasts, dancers, aerialists, cheer leaders and hypermobile people for when it comes to recovery from sports- and movement- related injuries, as well as provides ways in which you can prevent them. Gymnastics, acrobatics, aerial and cheer are high risk sports, meaning that athletes are prone … Continue reading Injury Prevention For Lower Back Pain
According to Nationwide Children’s, a blog written by pediatric experts, most studies show that using tape can significantly decrease the incidence and severity of ankle sprains. Besides the physical support that taping can offer to an ankle, taping can also increase proprioception (the body’s ability to know where it is in space) and helps improve the overall control of the ankle. In the final episode of … Continue reading How To Strap an Ankle using Rigid Tape
Comp season is well and truly amongst us! It is important for athletes and coaches to understand how to strap adequately and know what type of tape to use for injury or optimal performance. Pulled muscles, tendons, and sprains are some of the most common injuries that arise in the sports of gymnastics, acrobatics and cheerleading. Finding the right tape to suit your needs can … Continue reading How to Strap a Wrist: Kinesiology vs Rigid Tape
Stretching your muscles and joints offers various physical benefits, most especially in the sport of gymnastics. It allows your muscles to loosen up and achieve their full range of motion, helping athletes’ overall performance and functional capabilities. From simple morning stretches to partaking in activities such as yoga, read on as to why you should start including flexibility training as part of your weekly exercise … Continue reading Benefits of Flexibility
Bridges are an essential skill to master in the sport of gymnastics. This exercise has several variations and is a great way to build core muscles and strength which are needed when performing various gymnastics moves! For this week’s Tips and Tricks, the team at Neophyte Performance demonstrates how to perfect the Moon Bridge. But before starting out, make sure to warm up and strengthen your ankles! According to Coach Maddye, to be able to complete … Continue reading Moon Bridge Drills With Neophyte Performance
