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5 Ankle Strengthening Drills for Gymnasts: Enhancing Strength and Stability

Strong and stable ankles are crucial for gymnasts, as they provide the foundation for various tumbling skills, jumps, leaps, and landings. Ankle strengthening drills not only improve athletic performance but also help prevent injuries. In this…
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Building Explosive Vaults and Competing Them Safely with Pete Etherington

Today on The Shift Show I am joined by the esteemed Pete Etherington, an expert in the art of vaulting.  Vaulting is often considered a challenging discipline, with numerous factors to consider for athletes and coaches alike.  Pete shares…
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5 Steps for Starting Gymnastics Off Season Right

It's that time of the year when gymnastics season is wrapping up, and people are getting excited about the upcoming off-season. No more routines, new skills to play with, and all the other fun that comes with it. That said, when coaches are…
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Release Skill Development and Battling Dismount Mental Blocks With Will Banthorpe

In today's podcast, we are thrilled to have Will Banthorpe, an exceptional coach from the UK specializing in Men's Artistic Gymnastics.  Will is Head of MAG at Pipers Vale Gymnastics Club, GBR with 23 years of coaching experience. He…
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5 Simple Split Active Flexibility Drills For Better Leaps and Jumps

Full splits are something many gymnasts and other aesthetic-based sports are trying to achieve.  While many people rely on static or dynamic stretching to make changes (which is helpful) the reality is that without any strength or active flexibility…
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Keys to Artistry & Choreography in Floor Routines with Chloé van Bavel

Artistry and choreography are key components in creating a successful floor routine for a gymnast.  In this episode of The Shift Show, I have a wonderful conversation with Chloé van Bavel, a renowned Dutch choreographer and artistry expert…
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7 Must Use Gymnastics Shoulder Flexibility & Strength Exercises

Having fully flexible, strong, and stable shoulders is essential in gymnastics. This is for both skill performance, but also health and reducing the risk of overuse injuries. So many gymnasts struggle with a limited range of motion, limited…
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Helping Shoulder Pain and Labral Tears in Gymnasts with Mike Scaduto

In this informative podcast episode, Mike Scaduto DPT, TPI, C-PS, a physical therapist specializing in shoulder treatment, joins the discussion to shed light on common shoulder injuries in gymnasts and baseball players.  With a background…

The 5 Common Split Flexibility and Leap Problems and Exactly How to Fix Them

Split flexibility and bigger leap angles are one of the most common problems gymnasts, dancers, cheerleaders, and other performing arts athletes face. The problem is that limited split flexibility can have many different underlying causes. I've…
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Improve Split and Leap Flexibility With This Step By Step Guide

Today on the podcast I want to address a question I often get: How can I improve my splits and leaps?  Well, I've got an awesome lecture from our popular Hero Lab that's perfect for summarizing this topic.  In this lecture, I'll share…