Check out the following state events for the month of April. VIC: 2nd: 2022 Victorian Tumbling Qualifying #4 @ Palmer’s Gym 2nd-3rd: ACR State Trial 2 @ Nunawading Gymnastics & Sports Club 2nd-3rd: MAG State Trial 2 Level 5-Senior including Special Olympics Nationals Qualifier @ Victorian State Gymnastics Centre 2nd-3rd: WAG State Trial 4 Level 8 – 10 (Div 2) including Level 7 Invite (Border … Continue reading Gymnastics State Events for April 2022
A back extension roll is an important skill progression. The motion of lifting your body with your shoulders extended is very similar to when you learn how to do a giant on the bars. Whilst mastering the overall movement of a back extension roll can be quite daunting, our friends at Beats Per Minute Performing Arts show us some progressive drills that can assist and … Continue reading Backward Roll Extension Drills
Mobility is the ability to move freely without any additional strain or tension on the joints. It will allow an athlete to achieve a better and much wider range of movement. Mobility is also heavily linked to an individual’s underlining joint health and allows a gymnast or athlete to complete movements in flow without causing any strain or potential joint-related injuries. A large amount of … Continue reading Exercises to Improve Mobility for Gymnasts
‘Club Focus’ is all about recognising the amazing work that clubs and coaches are doing to keep the sport of gymnastics ticking! This week, we wanted to shed light on Jimboomba Gymnastics Club, a not-for-profit gymnastics club based in Queensland whose mission is to empower gymnasts to be the best they can be. How did your club start? JGC celebrated their 20 yr official anniversary … Continue reading Club Focus: Jimboomba Gymnastics Club
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
Handstands are a movement that is very common within the sport of gymnastics, acrobatics and cheerleading. They build the basic foundations for an athlete and allow them to build confidence to perform more complex skills. In order to do a handstand with confidence, an athlete needs to practice, practice, practice! Here are some strength and conditioning exercises that can help you build the basis needed … Continue reading Strength and Conditioning for Handstands
2022 calls for some form of normalcy again! As clubs and facilities start to open back up again, gymnasts are able to go back to competing. Check out the following state events for the month of March. QLD: 5th: MAG SEQ Senior Control Test @ Gold Coast Gymnastics 5th: AER Premier Aerobics Invitational 5th-6th: WAG Premier L7-10 & Int Senior Invitational 6th: AER State Squad … Continue reading Gymnastics State Events for March 2022
There is no doubt that the pandemic has changed our daily routines, and trying to be consistent with our fitness or training regime has been difficult for many. If your motivation to exercise during the pandemic has waned, you’re not alone. Not only getting sick from COVID-19 has impacted people’s level of initiative to get back to their fitness routine, the on and off closure … Continue reading Getting Back into Training After A Long Break
Phillipe Rizzo was the first Australian gymnast to win gold at a World Championship Level. He truly is an iconic sportsperson when it comes to gymnastics in Australia, and The Gym Spot wants to shed light on his achievements throughout his career. Rizzo has been involved with gymnastics his whole life. His parents were the founders of the Australian Academy of Gymnastics, which still … Continue reading From The Vault: Phillippe Rizzo
The Gym Spot would like to give a very warm welcome to Steven Campbell! Steven is the Club Development Manager of Gymnastics Queensland and has also agreed to be a Gym Spot content contributor. We appreciate it! Steven has been the Club Development Manager of Gymnastics Queensland for two and a half years. He originates from Scotland. Prior to moving to Australia, Steven had worked … Continue reading Introducing Steven Campbell: Club Manager of Gymnastics QLD
