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 blog post, we will explore five effective ankle-strengthening exercises specifically designed for gymnasts. Each exercise targets different muscles or […]
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 his invaluable insights on mastering the fundamentals, conquering fear, and progressing safely in the world of […]
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 looking at all the things they have to try and work on, […]
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 is coach to several international gymnasts, coaching at multiple European and World Championships Today he share’s […]
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 drills, those newfound improvements won’t show up in skill. I see so many gymnasts who are […]
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 in the gymnastics world, about her insights and experiences in creating floor routines that are both technically […]
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 blocking shape, and rotator cuff or labral injuries. In this blog post, I will share 7 areas […]
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 in baseball and golf sports performance and general fitness personal training. Mike is a former 14-year competitive baseball player and […]
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 worked with 100s of these athletes over the years and helped them see improvements. Based on all the research […]
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 tips on improving your flexibility for splits, leaps, and bars. It’s packed […]
