For this week’s Club Focus, we would like to feature Flying Yogis! Read on to get to know the foundations to which they have started this unique program of yoga and acrobatics. How did your club start? Flying Yogis runs Yoga and Acrobatics programs for children. We started teaching children Yoga from an adult Yoga studio as long ago as 2002. Soon into our Kids Yoga … Continue reading Club Focus: Flying Yogis
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 and conditioning to cartwheels, The Gym Spot covers various beginner to … Continue reading Skills You Can Do On Your Gym 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 is most suitable for me or my child?” There is a … Continue reading How to Choose the Perfect Gymnastics Mat
Meet Lucca, a national power tumbler and one of Gymnastics Direct’s newest ambassadors. From doing a double back transition on rod floor to doing whip to double pike, it has been great watching his skills develop. Read through to get to know him. 1. What do you love about your sport? I love power-tumbling as it is a very unique sport that takes lots of … Continue reading Insta-Famous: Lucca
Our new segment “Insta-famous” features one of our Instagram followers every week and takes a close look at how they use social media for their gymnastics journey. Our first insta-famous post features Instagram user @lia._.flipzz ! Lia’s Instagram includes videos she’s filmed at home with the help of her favourite products. Lia says she loves using Instagram to keep track of her progress and growth … Continue reading Insta-famous: Lia
Are you (or your child) involved in cheerleading, gymnastics or acrobatics? Chances are you have come across an air track. Air tracks (air floors, air mats, air tumbling runs) let you to perform practice more repetition with less impact, meaning greater success. Add in their fun factor and portability, it’s no wonder they continue to gain in popularity. But with so many air tracks on … Continue reading Find the Perfect Air Track for your Gymnast
