Meet Myla, one of Gymnastic Direct’s newest ambassadors. Myla is a seven-year-old gymnast who is passionate about challenging herself and constantly improving. What do you love most about gymnastics? I love gymnastics because I get to learn lots of new and challenging skills. I get to meet lots of new friends and have fun, and it pushes me to get better and stronger every day. … Continue reading Ambassador: Myla
Located at the University of Sydney, Camperdown, The Sydney Uni Gymnastics Club (SUG) creates a fun-filled environment for gymnastic enthusiasts of all skill sets. President and head coach, Immanuel, describes SUG as a club that promotes social connection and friendships. How did your club start? The Sydney Uni Gymnastics Club (SUG) is a volunteer-run club, founded in 1957 by the Sydney University Sports and Fitness … Continue reading Club Focus: Sydney Uni Gymnastics Club
If you have a child that loves and breathes gymnastics, then this is for you! From D.I.Y crafts to gymnastics-related challenges, we have put together a list of fun things that will keep them entertained for hours. 1. Gymnastics/Fitness Challenges Time to get moving with these gymnastics and fitness challenges! Not only are these challenges a fun way to keep your kids physically active, but … Continue reading Fun Gymnastics Activities for Kids
For this week’s Club Focus, we would like to feature Flying Yogis! Read on to get to know the foundations to which they have started this unique program of yoga and acrobatics. How did your club start? Flying Yogis runs Yoga and Acrobatics programs for children. We started teaching children Yoga from an adult Yoga studio as long ago as 2002. Soon into our Kids Yoga … Continue reading Club Focus: Flying Yogis
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 they guide us through some helpful moon walkover tips and variations … Continue reading Moon Walkover Tips & Variations
Are you struggling to do a handstand? Don’t worry! Yogi Amanda & Little Yogi Rani is here to help you. From various strength exercises to drills, the team at Flying Yogis shows us their top 10 tips to help you nail your handstand and improve your balance in no time! To be able to do a handstand, you need to build your core and shoulder strength. Core and … Continue reading Tips to Master Your Handstand with Flying Yogis
In the second episode of our Strapping Tape Series, we welcome back Bri Ritchie, a Strength and Conditioning Coach and a Level 2 Sports Trainer based in Newcastle, NSW! Today, she will be showing us how to adequately strap a knee, with both rigid and kinesiology tape. To watch our first episode on how to strap a wrist using both tapes, click here. Kinesiology tape, … Continue reading How To Strap a Knee: Rigid vs. Kinesiology Tape
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 approved accredited practising dietitian (APD) next year. According to Kieran, “Nutrition … Continue reading Nutrition for Gymnasts with Kieran Woodford
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 the fact that at times you are using your personal strength … Continue reading The Benefits of Gymnastics
Ludmilla Tourischeva was a successful gymnast during the 1970s and was known for her classic elegance and style. In the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich, she scored the all-around title with this floor routine. It’s truly amazing to see how far the sport has come! What are your thoughts about the routines back in the day to the performances of today? Let us know in … Continue reading From the Vault: Ludmilla Tourischeva
