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Unlock your Potential with Gymnastics Direct Training Aids
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.
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8 Stretches to Master the Splits
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…
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Fun Gymnastics Activities for Kids
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…
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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…
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Best Core Exercises You Can Do At Home
A strong core is way more vital than an abdominal six-pack! Keeping our core muscles strong and doing appropriate core exercises helps support our spine and takes the pressure off our lower back, especially as we get older, where we develop degenerative changes in our spine. For athletes and gymnasts alike, improving core strength…
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5 Beginner Exercises using Gymnastics Direct Birch Rings
Rings are an essential component of boys’ gymnastics and are a great training aid in building upper body and core strength, which are detrimental to the sport of gymnastics. Made with durability and safety in mind, the wooden birch rings can be used in various bodyweight exercises for conditioning and increasing flexibility. They are also beneficial for gymnasts…
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Best Gymnastics Bar For Your Gymnast
A horizontal bar is an apparatus used within various elements of artistic gymnastics. Examples of such are Uneven Bar (WAG), High Bar and Parallel Bar (MAG). Whilst competition bar units need to conform to FIG specifications, home use bars are made in smaller sizes (width and length) to suit the needs and space limitations…
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How to Choose the Perfect Gymnastics Mat
Protective matting is an essential part of gymnastics, cheerleading, acrobatics or any high impact sport. It allows for safer landings and helps build athletes’ confidence, especially when the individual is exposed to danger because of the potential fall height involved. Safety and function are crucial, and the question that arises most is, “What matting…
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Positive Affirmations for Gymnasts
For the last year or so, Australia has been in and out of lockdowns which have had a significant impact on young gymnast’s training regime and mental health. The Gym Spot takes a look at positive affirmations that can help gymnasts maintain a positive mindset especially amidst the conditions across the country where most…
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5 Flexibility Trainer Strap Exercises
Gymnastics Direct’s Flexibility Trainer Strap is the perfect training aid for at home. It allows gymnasts, dancers, or cheerleaders to condition, maintain strength and improve their flexibility, balance and control! Take your training to the next level and improve your strength and flexibility with these 5 easy exercises. 1. Backbend After installing the trainer strap (find…