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This week, Nutrition and Dietetics Student Kieran Woodford takes us through the importance of hydration for young athletes and their recommended daily water intake. According to Kieran, staying hydrated is essential for gymnasts as water plays a crucial role in maintaining blood volume and regulating body temperature. When performing one of the many gymnastics movements, your body attempts to cool you down by sweating and in doing so, … Continue reading Hydration for Junior Gymnasts with Kieran Woodford
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
This week, Dr. Sue Jackson takes a look at the ways breathing techniques can benefit athletes in achieving a calm and focused mind, therefore, achieving their best results. Breathing – for calm & focus While we are always breathing, we are often not aware of how we are breathing. Breathing is the gateway to what our experience in our body and mind is like. If … Continue reading Breathing techniques for Calm and Focus with Dr. Sue Jackson
Elite level gymnast Jack Riek knows the ins and outs of the gymnastics world and the challenges that come with committing oneself to this intense lifestyle. Being part of a sporting world that is demanding on both the body and mind, Jack has offered some advice on avoiding physical injury when competing or training. Earlier this year, we followed Jacks journey as he competed at … Continue reading Training Tips from Australian Representative Jack Riek
