Category: Body
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The 1-2-3-4 of Foam Rolling & More
Foam rolling is more than just recovery — it’s a reset button for your body. It flushes out muscle tension, boosts blood flow, and increases flexibility, making those aerial splits and climbs smoother and stronger. Plus, it sharpens your body awareness, helping you stay connected and in control during every…
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From Tears to Tranquility: Calming Techniques for Parents
Parenting is full of unexpected lessons, often disguised as the simplest moments. I had a beautiful moment with my daughter, but it didn’t start out that way. She woke up from her nap crying. She struggled against my arms, wanting me to let her go, but I knew calming her…
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Benefits of Aerial Fitness for Physical & Mental Health
Have you ever gazed up at a breathtaking aerial performance and wondered about the incredible strength, grace, and artistry on display? It’s time to unveil the secrets of the sky-high world of aerial fitness and therapy. Not only does it let you defy gravity; it invites you to embrace it.…
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The Sixth Sense of Aerial Arts: Improving Proprioception for a Better Performance
Proprioception, what even is that? Sounds like some kind of fancy exercise for your brain. But as aerialists, we know that proprioception is our superpower. It’s what allows us to fly through the air with the greatest of ease and land gracefully on the ground. So, what exactly is it…
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Flip Your World Upside Down: Exploring the Benefits and Risks of Invert Therapy
Looking to explore the world of invert therapy? Look no further than our latest blog post! Discover the benefits and risks of this unique form of aerial therapy, including increased spinal disc space, improved balance and mobility, and more. Plus, don’t miss our humorous take on the subject and important…
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BUILDING MUSCLE THROUGH NUTRITION
Building Muscle can become frustrating and difficult due to the complexity of the variables of your body, exercise, & nutrition. Let’s breakdown this formula and start with nutrition. We will go over, proteins, carbs, water, and even vitamins & minerals. This post just touches the surface of the vast amount…
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D.I.P. Into Hand Joint Strength
You have a dinner date to attend? Prom? Wedding? Normally a fancy occasion also equals fancy nails that tend to be longer than the tip of your finger. But if you also train in aerials, this could be hindering your training! Climbing a silk is hard as is, why would…
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Therapeutic Aerials…Where Occupational Therapy & Aerial Arts Collide
The start of two merging worlds of Occupational Therapy & Aerial arts
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