If you know me, or have been following me for a minute, you may have heard me mention that this time of year is generally really hard for me. The holidays are tough for lots of people! For me, personally, it’s a combination of a lot of factors; I have a lot of stress and …
If you’re a hanging athlete you probably spend more time than most thinking about your shoulders. How do they work? How do I make them work better? And, unfortunately, why do they hurt? Shoulder pain and injury is a real problem for aerialists and pole dancers. And it doesn’t discriminate- I see everyone from beginners …
Hollow body is ubiquitous in circus: chances are good that it was one of the first things you learned in your very first class, and you probably hear it all the time: hollow body! Tuck your pelvis! Yet, whenever I’m training new instructors I always ask them what the definition of hollow body is and …
Since Covid started and gyms and fitness studios have had to close or severely limit capacity and class size, more and more people are trying to figure out how to workout at home. Do you remember back in April and May when you couldn’t find home workout equipment? Yeah… As we head into shorter, darker …
Is your low back stiff and sore all the time? Does it feel like it’s working too hard, or that you struggle to get it warmed up and moving? Wondering why and what you can do about it? via GIPHY **If you are experiencing sharp, stabbing pain, stop reading this immediately and go make an …
Your body is not your enemy part 3 If you’re just tuning in, let me summarize what you’ve missed: Regular girl tries aerial and falls in love. She trains her little heart out without having any clue what she’s actually doing. She makes her way to circus school where she promptly breaks herself. Whoops. via …
