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The Artistic Gymnastics Team for Tokyo 2020 Olympics
On the weekend that had just passed, Australia’s Artistic Gymnastics team performed to the very best of their abilities in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. The Gym Spot wants to shed light on their amazing efforts- Go team! The Artistic Gymnastics Team The Artistic Gymnastics team consists of athletes Emily Whitehead, Georgia Godwin and Tyson…
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6 Strength and Conditioning Exercises 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…
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Best Exercises to Improve your Gymnastics Skills 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.
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Things to do in the Winter School Holidays
The winter holidays are officially amongst us! Although we can’t travel overseas, some of us are still able to travel within our state borders – and with the restrictions easing, there are more activities you and your family can enjoy in your own neighbourhood. Beat the winter chill with these fun activities! Explore National…
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Development of Motor Skills in Children
The Gym Spot takes a look at motor skills in children and the benefits it has for their overall physical development. Motor skills are defined as those skills that your child will develop from an early age that involves a regular and precise movement to complete a specific action. This usually involves the larger…
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How To Do a Handstand Forward Roll
Phil who specialises in gymnastics based strength, stability and skill development at Peak Gymnastics shows us how to do a Handstand Forward Roll. This gymnastics move is where you do a handstand, slowly leaning forward as if you are falling flat and curl into a ball. Before attempting this skill, you need to make sure that…
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Functional Training with Katrina Sweeney
The Gym Spot sits down with Katrina Sweeney, community based OT visiting clients under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) about functional training and ways to enhance functional and mobility skills. Functional training is a rehabilitative technique used by occupational therapists (and other professions) aimed at restoring strength and function to improve engagement, capacity and…
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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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Introducing Occupational Therapist, Katrina Sweeney
This week, the Gym Spot talks to Katrina Sweeney, 25 years old who is currently living out her passion to help people through her career. In 2019, she graduated from The University of Newcastle with a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) Degree to become an Occupational Therapist (OT). She currently works as a community…
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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…