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Moon Walkover Tips & Variations
The moon walkover is an integral skill for both dance and acro students. In order to perform this movement, athletes must have strong and flexible ankles, as well as a strong back walkover. The moon walkover focuses primarily on building ankle flexibility, alignment, mobility, stability and strength. Join Beats Per Minute Performing Arts as…
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Gymnastics State Events for May 2022
Check out the following State events for the month of May. NSW: 1st: Aerobic State Team Training 1st: Men’s Artistic Gymnastics State Team Training @ Sydney Gymnastics & Aquatic Centre 1st: Rhythmic Gymnastics State Team Training @ Shire Gymnastics, Kirrawee 1st: WAG State Team Training @ Sydney Gymnastics & Aquatic Centre 15th: Hunter Region…
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Gymnastics State Events for April 2022
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…
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How to Strap a Wrist: Kinesiology vs Rigid Tape
Comp season is well and truly amongst us! It is important for athletes and coaches to understand how to strap adequately and know what type of tape to use for injury or optimal performance. Pulled muscles, tendons, and sprains are some of the most common injuries that arise in the sports of gymnastics, acrobatics…
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Backward Roll Extension Drills
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…
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Spatial Awareness with Greg Roe
Spatial awareness is not at all what it seems. Many think it’s a mental faculty but it’s actually created by the cause and effect relationships that affect the body itself in space and time, where different tendons pull on different bones of the body. Whenever a muscle is activated, a signal is sent to…
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Benefits of Flexibility
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…
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Strength and Conditioning for Handstands
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…
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Gymnastics State Events for March 2022
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:…
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Skills You Can Do On Your Gym Mat
Gym mats are essential for safety in various practice and drill situations, not just tumbling! They are versatile pieces of equipment that can be utilised in many ways. It allows gymnasts, dancers, cheerleaders, acrobats, and more to perform a variety of skills at home with ease and in a safe manner. From stretching, strength…