For the last year or so, Australia has been in and out of lockdowns which have had a significant impact on young gymnast’s training regime and mental health. The Gym Spot takes a look at positive affirmations that can help gymnasts maintain a positive mindset especially amidst the conditions across the country where most clubs are closed and gymnasts are training from home. Affirmations are … Continue reading Positive Affirmations for Gymnasts
To help maintain strength and flexibility, it’s important for young cheerleaders to condition at home. The Gym Spot has put together some drills that will help with their conditioning training whilst the lockdown is in full effect, using minimal to no equipment. Warm Ups Naturally, before you participate in any type of physical activity, it is important to warm up. Participating in high impact activity without … Continue reading Cheer Conditioning at Home
Want to master those beam skills but have no idea where to begin? The Gym Spot has put together some absolute must-do drills to help you master those skills and ace your beam routines in no time! First things first, if you are not confident on a beam, make sure you start your drills closer to the ground and have matting available to you. This … Continue reading 5 Beam Drills You Can Do At Home
Australian Representative and 2021 Australian National Champion on Rings Jack Riek looks at some simple, yet effective at-home conditioning exercises that will keep gymnasts on track. Jack states, “Any serious gymnast will know that time off can be pretty detrimental to their performance in the long run, and that it’s really important to keep a base of physical conditioning at this time.” Before the initial conditioning process, … Continue reading 6 Strength and Conditioning Exercises You Can Do at Home
Don’t have access to any or have minimal equipment? Don’t fret – The Gym Spot has put together some exercises that you can do to help improve your gymnastics skills from the comfort of your own home. Continue reading Best Exercises to Improve your Gymnastics Skills at Home
