L-Sit Technique with Pure Mvmt, The Playground

L-sit is a fundamental exercise in the gymnastics strength routine! This full body exercise looks simple but it will definitely help shape your core. L-sits can be done on push up bars, yoga blocks, kettlebells, floor bars, acro trainers, parallettes, parallel bars or even on a pair of benches. The team at Pure Mvmt, The Playground, looks at a few points to keep in mind when you get up to the full L-sit: … Continue reading L-Sit Technique with Pure Mvmt, The Playground

The Benefits of Yoga with Emma Chapman

This week, we introduce Emma Chapman, yoga teacher at Fitness Playground in Marrickville. Emma has been teaching and practising yoga for the last 14 years, specialising in Iyengar yoga and Hatha yoga and she says it’s important to always branch out and never stick to one particular style when doing any movement in life. Iyengar Yoga focuses on precision, timing and usage of props within … Continue reading The Benefits of Yoga with Emma Chapman

Best Gymnastics equipment at home

Best Gymnastics Equipment for Home Use

COVID-19 has changed the way a lot of us train since the closure of gyms, cheer stadiums and gymnastics clubs. The global pandemic left a lot of people panic buying different types of equipment and tools so that they could work out at home. Due to the massive demand for these products, many major sporting supply companies have found an increased demand for equipment that … Continue reading Best Gymnastics Equipment for Home Use