By Deanne Jeffers
FOLLOWING three years of unprecedented disruptions, Shepparton gymnasts from Revival Aerobic Academy have brought home gold from the National Championships held on the Gold Coast, QLD.
Revival Aerobics Studio specialises in sport aerobics and cheerleading classes from beginner level (ages 5+) to elite competition. Revival opened in Shepparton at the end of 2019. Students learnt totally online through 2020 and experienced stop-start competitions and lessons in 2021.
Coach and business co-owner, Sean Reynolds, said, “Nationals has been a long time coming. Winning our first ever nationals is terrific. We’re incredibly proud of our kids. They train two to three times a week and put in so much hard work and dedication.”
Their hard work paid off, with 13 squad members bringing home seven gold medals, two silver and three bronze.
Sport aerobics is a high-intensity sport that combines elements from dance and aerobics gymnastics to create a short routine to music. Athletes demonstrate their flexibility, power and strength through various skills such as push-ups, splits and jumps.
“Sports aerobics is great for building confidence but also dedication, resilience, and good sportsmanship whether you win or lose, because often you’re competing against friends,” said Sean.
Revival has begun recruiting new competitive squad athletes for the 2023 season. Every Friday, the studio has a beginner class where potential new students can come along to see if sport aerobics is for them.
Visit Revival Aerobics Studio on social media at @revivalaerobicstudio to learn more, or register your interest by contacting revivalstudio@gmail.com today.
