Stable Hips for Circus
One of the more common movement pattern limitations is the Active Straight Leg Raise (ASLR). In the Functional Movement Screen, this particular screen reflects the ability to raise one leg while …
One for the teachers: thoughts on duty of care
In the time since I left trapeze school, I’ve had some incredible ‘continuing education’ experiences in strength and conditioning and I’ve also been spending my days working as a personal …
Exercises Every Aerialist (and Flyer) Should Do: part one
In the world of recreational flying trapeze, you’ll very often hear “you don’t need to be very strong, flexible or athletic to do this” or “it’s more about timing than …
The method behind the madness, part 6
Let’s do a quick recap. You came to us, all bright-eyed and full of wonder and we taught you how to do a knee hang and a backflip. After that …
Going back to basics: staying ‘tight’
We’ve all heard it and most instructors have probably said it: Stay tight! But what does it mean and why is it important? First, let’s talk about why it’s important. …