Care Tips for your Gymnastics Equipment

Welcome back to The Gym Spot – your go-to destination for all things gymnastics! Whether you’re a gymnast practicing at home or a dedicated club owner, taking care of your equipment is key to keeping it safe and durable. In this blog post, we’ve got the inside scoop on how to clean, inspect, and maintain your gymnastics gear for maximum performance and longevity. Let’s dive … Continue reading Care Tips for your Gymnastics Equipment

Find Your Balance: A Guide to Acro Balance Trainers

Welcome back to The Gym Spot, your go-to source for all things gymnastics! Today we shine the spotlight on the Acro Balance Trainer. Acro Balance Trainers aren’t just your average gym equipment – they’re like your secret weapon for becoming a gymnastics superstar.  The versatility of Acro Balance Trainers allows for a wide range of training methods, making them an invaluable tool for gymnastics enthusiasts … Continue reading Find Your Balance: A Guide to Acro Balance Trainers

How To Do A Handstand To Chest Roll

A handstand to chest roll is a great skill to learn when transitioning from a standing position, to laying flat on the floor. Our friends at Beats Per Minute Performing Arts show us how to execute this skill, and with practice, how different variations can be performed within the sports of gymnastics, acro and dance! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dance … Continue reading How To Do A Handstand To Chest Roll

Best Balance Exercises for Gymnasts

One of the biggest components that contributes to the sport of gymnastics is balance. Balance is defined as the body’s ability to control its centre of gravity over its base of support. Gymnasts need to be able to adequately maintain their balance, especially when it comes to performing manoeuvres on a balance beam, tumbling in a straight line or performing a floor routine. Here’s some … Continue reading Best Balance Exercises for Gymnasts

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 handstand, you need to build your core and shoulder strength. Core and … Continue reading Tips to Master Your Handstand with Flying Yogis

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. 1. Get up early and have a nutritious breakfast. Ensure that … Continue reading Gymnastics Competition Prep Tips for Parents and Gymnasts