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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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Exercises to Improve Mobility for Gymnasts
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…
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Club Focus: Jimboomba Gymnastics Club
‘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…
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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…
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Gymnastics Pre-Season Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
The competitive year for the sport of gymnastics is well and truly underway! This is when everything learnt and gained throughout this time will all count! If you are new to competing in gymnastics, these are some common mistakes you should avoid when planning out your pre-season training regime. 1. Over Training or Under…
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Moon Bridge Drills With Neophyte Performance
Bridges are an essential skill to master in the sport of gymnastics. This exercise has several variations and is a great way to build core muscles and strength which are needed when performing various gymnastics moves! For this week’s Tips and Tricks, the team at Neophyte Performance demonstrates how to perfect the Moon Bridge. But before starting out, make sure to warm up and…