Top 5 training Tips from Olympic Gymnast Georgia Godwin

Australian Olympian Georgia Godwin shares her Top 5 gymnastics training tips.

1. Be prepared for training

Being prepared for training by warming up, stretching and prepping your body for a session is essential. This will reduce risk of injury as well as allowing you to get the most out of each session,

“Prevention is better than a cure”

2. Perfect your basics

Having a good foundation of basic skills and body awareness is vital for the bigger skills

“Basics are easy to do but harder to perfect”

3. Strength

Strength training helps develop power control and stability, all of which are essential for skill development and injury prevention in gymnastics. Adding weighted accessories can help provide an extra challenge to strength training.

“I like to add the HART Sport weight vest for an extra challenge.”

4. Flexibility

You have to make sure to take the time to develop your flexibility alongside your strength, especially if it is something that does not come as naturally to you.

“Sometimes you have to do something not as enjoyable to get to where you want to be. ”

5. Consistency

Success isn’t always about greatness, it’s about consistency. Consistent hard work gains success, Your 100 % will look different every day, just as long as your always try your hardest.

“Don’t give up. hold your head high and be proud of yourself.”

Whether you're just starting out or aiming for elite performance, Georgia Godwin's top tips remind us that success in gymnastics comes from preparation, persistence, and smart training. To support every step of your journey—from building strength to improving flexibility—HART Sport offers a wide range of high-quality gymnastics equipment trusted by athletes like Georgia. Explore our full gymnastics collection and take your training to the next level.