On Leaving Flying
I probably never told you about the time that I said ‘Nope‘ to a world renowned flying trapeze catcher. Well, unless of…
I probably never told you about the time that I said ‘Nope‘ to a world renowned flying trapeze catcher. Well, unless of…
An athlete should possess: Specific strength necessary to perform the skills/combinations/routines they are aiming to do A solid level of general strength…
In the time since I left trapeze school, I’ve had some incredible ‘continuing education’ experiences in strength and conditioning and I’ve also…
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On Monday, I heard the news of the passing of Bob Christians and though I never had the pleasure of meeting him,…
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Before pilots take their planes into the air, they run through a preflight checklist. The basic—yet critical—premise is that it’s better to…
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For many, it happens the moment they start pulling when doing a pull-up or a climb. It’s also there all too often…
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The world of elite gymnastics has been well acquainted with the world of sports science for some time. This relationship is something…
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That’s right, flyers: for those of you who have struggled with this and for those for whom it’s never been an issue,…
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So what are we all doing here? You know, why do you come and fly? Or perhaps aerials are your thing. Why…
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