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Ambassador: Holly
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…
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Tips For Recovering Mentally After A Sports Injury with Jeff B.J. Edwards
Sports injuries are common, particularly in high-intensity and demanding sports like gymnastics. Regardless of the injury, both physical and psychological resilience is required to overcome the setback. The Gym Spot sits down with Physio and Life Coach Jeff B.J. Edwards on the importance of maintaining mental health post-injury and how to overcome it and get…
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The Benefits of Gymnastics
So many individuals are now becoming part of the Gymnastics community – Why is that? The Gym Spot looks at the benefits of the sport and how it can benefit you. 1. It helps build strength and overall fitness Gymnastics is proven to build strength, muscle and tone the body. This is due to…
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5 Healthy Snacks for Gymnasts
Gymnasts need constant refuelling when practising gymnastics not only for muscle repair and recovery but also for growth and development. Training loads for each athlete vary depending on their discipline and skill level so parents need to make sure their kids are getting an adequate diet to support their needs. Here are some five…