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Motivational and Inspirational Gymnastics Quotes
On a surface level, gymnastics is a complex sport that requires strength, flexibility and agility. But it also requires athletes to have patience, develop perseverance and be open-minded about the sport and opportunities that might come their way. Despite what we see at the Olympics or any other competition, there is a lot of…
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Tips to Master Your Handstand with Flying Yogis
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…
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Gymnastics Competition Prep Tips for Parents and Gymnasts
Competitions can be nerve-racking even for the most seasoned competitors (and their parents too) – so we thought we would give some tips and hints for a smooth competition day! Here is a list of competition prep tips for both gymnasts and parents, in order to help make competition time as stress-free as possible.…
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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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How To Strap an Ankle using Rigid Tape
According to Nationwide Children’s, a blog written by pediatric experts, most studies show that using tape can significantly decrease the incidence and severity of ankle sprains. Besides the physical support that taping can offer to an ankle, taping can also increase proprioception (the body’s ability to know where it is in space) and helps improve…
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How To Strap a Knee: Rigid vs. Kinesiology Tape
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…
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Things To Do These Easter School Holidays
With lockdowns now a mere memory and restrictions lifted means that there are more opportunities to get out and have some fun these school holidays. From where you should go to what you should do, these fun activities will sure to keep the kids busy and entertained for hours. Time to recoup before the…
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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…