Are you ready to take your gymnastics, cheer, or acrobatics skills to the next level? Look no further, because we’ve got you covered. Gymnastics Direct’s premium line of training aids is designed to enhance your training experience and accelerate your progress. Continue reading Unlock your Potential with Gymnastics Direct Training Aids
New month, new state events. Check out what gymnastics events are happening around Australia this April. Continue reading Gymnastics State Events: April 2024
Mastering the splits requires dedication and consistent effort! By learning the right techniques and sticking to a structured approach, you can make significant progress in your flexibility journey. In this blog, we take a look at five valuable stretches to help you master the splits at home. Never try to rush the process or push yourself to ‘overstretch’ when attempting to master the splits as … Continue reading 8 Stretches to Master the Splits
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 long (think weeks…to months…to years!). In physiotherapy, the definition of rehabilitation … Continue reading Rehabilitation and its process with Liam Penglaze
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
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 returning back to the sport. Jeff’s love and joy for keeping … Continue reading Introducing Physiotherapist and Life Coach, Jeff B.J. Edwards
This week, we’ve asked Indiana a few questions to get to know her a little bit more! Read through to find out why she loves gymnastics, who her biggest inspirations are and the things that make her happy. 1. What do you love about your sport? I love absolutely everything, training, getting new skills and especially competing. 2. Where and how often do you train? I train at BTYC … Continue reading Insta-famous: Indiana
As the year draws to an end, our state events are running a little thin. Make sure you let us know of any smaller local events that are happening near you-we’d love to feature them! Continue reading State Events November 28th-December 5th
As a brand ambassador for multiple businesses, Indiana and her mum/Insta-manager Jacinta take pride in their online presentation and constantly put effort into representing these brands to their best ability. Indi is one of Gymnastics Direct’s newest ambassadors but even before holding this official title she happily promoted GD and her favourite equipment. Scrolling through Indi’s Instagram, it is clear she is proud to represent … Continue reading Insta-famous: Indiana
One of the most successful female gymnasts of all time, Svetlana Khorkina received a total of seven Olympic medals and twenty World Championships medals over her career. This video is from her Uneven Bar routine at the 1996 Olympics where Khorkina has been commended for her recovery and seemingly flawless routine after grazing her toes on the low bar only 10 seconds into her routine. … Continue reading From the Vault: Svetlana Khorkina 1996 Uneven Bars
