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How to manage a Hip Injury with Physio, Liam Penglaze
Liam Penglaze, Physiotherapist at PhysioStudio, answers one of our followers’ questions via Instagram. Check it out below! In this video, Liam states, “… It would depend on the severity and history of your daughter’s injury, however I would probably consider that first 14 days upon return to sport as the key window of gaining…
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Gymnastics Moves Named After Female Gymnasts
Ever wondered why a particular gymnastics skill has the name it has? That would be because they are named after iconic gymnasts that have perfected these routines or are the first people to perform these moves. These are also usually performed at major competitions such as the World Championships or the Olympics. The Gym Spot looks…
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Get to Know: Jack Riek
In the past, The Gym Spot has reached out to elite gymnast Jack Riek on more than one occasion, whether it be in regards to conditioning at home during lockdown, or insight on tips when it comes to training. This time, we have compiled some questions in order for our readers to get to…
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Floor Bar Skills and Drills for Beginners
The Gym Spot has complied the best skills and drills for your Floor Bar, whether it be at home or at the gym. First of all, what is a Floor Bar? A Floor Bar is used to build strength and control during inversions. They are easy to store and also do not take up…
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Rehabilitation and its process with Liam Penglaze
You may hear about this a lot when it comes to training. But how much do you actually know about rehabilitation? Liam Penglaze goes into depth regarding tips and tricks for rehabilitation post-injury. “First things first, what exactly is rehabilitation?” Liam states, “Rehabilitation can be very short (think a few days) or very…
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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…
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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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Introducing Physiotherapist and Life Coach, Jeff B.J. Edwards
The Gym Spot would like to introduce self-employed Physiotherapist and Life Coach, Jeff B.J. Edwards! Jeff is a Physiotherapist that focuses on a patient’s mental health post-injury. He provides advice and methods to his patience in order to help them get through the injury and build their confidence back up when it comes to…
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Best Gymnastics Equipment for Home Use
COVID-19 has changed the way a lot of us train since the closure of gyms, cheer stadiums and gymnastics clubs. The global pandemic left a lot of people panic buying different types of equipment and tools so that they could work out at home. Due to the massive demand for these products, many major…
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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…