Technique Tip - Slippery knee hooks?
How do you feel about your knee climbs? Or your knee hooks? Do you find yourself slipping? While slippery leggings can make hooking your...
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Aerial Physique
- Dec 28, 2021
- 2 min
Technique Tip - No Handed Single Pencil
The No-Handed Single Pencil is dynamic, fun and secure! It's a drop that doesn't require a ton of height and you appear to be dropping...
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Aerial Physique
- Dec 14, 2021
- 2 min
Technique Tip - Star Split
With the holiday season in full swing, I thought I'd break down a rather festive-looking skill for you. Some call it Star Split or Eiffel...
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Aerial Physique
- Nov 23, 2021
- 2 min
Technique Tip - Opposite Side Swim + Shoulder Warm Up!
In the spotlight is a simple skill that can be daunting, especially if your shoulders are tight. Now I'll admit, I never really...
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Aerial Physique
- Oct 19, 2021
- 2 min
Technique Tip - Single Hand Split Roll-Up
If you follow us on Instagram you may have seen a recent 'challenge' that was posted. I received many requests to do a technique tip on...
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Aerial Physique
- Oct 12, 2021
- 2 min
Technique Tip - Improving your Hip Mobility
Pop quiz ... in addition to hamstring flexibility what do many air-bound splitty shapes physically require? While there are several...
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Aerial Physique
- Oct 1, 2021
- 2 min
Technique Tip - Chair Spin Entry to Cross Back Straddle
It's technique tip time! This week I'm breaking down one of my favorite pathways into Cross Back Straddle, the Chair Spin Entry. Although...
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Aerial Physique
- Sep 28, 2021
- 2 min
Technique Tip - Directional Terms
Have you ever felt unsure of where your right, left, front, back, up, down are when you're in the air learning a new skill? Yeah, me too!...
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Aerial Physique
- Sep 21, 2021
- 2 min
Technique Tip - Lead with the Verb
I'm offering up a tip on a topic that I've been implementing for years, but haven't ever talked about unless you've taken part in our...
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Aerial Physique
- Sep 14, 2021
- 2 min
Technique Tip - Cleaning Up Your Classic Climb
Do you typically resort to Russian Climb because you don't feel you gain much height with Classic Climb? Or possibly you find it tricky...
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Aerial Physique
- Aug 3, 2021
- 2 min
Technique Tip - Wrist Mobility
It's technique tip time! This week I'll be offering up some tips to increase your wrist mobility and decrease discomfort. When it comes...
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Aerial Physique
- Jul 27, 2021
- 2 min
Top 5 Shoulder Strengthening Exercises
Do you recall how your upper body felt after your first few aerial classes? Possibly your hands were so tired you weren't sure how you...
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Aerial Physique
- Jul 20, 2021
- 3 min
Happy Hamstrings - At Home Flexibility Exercises
Are your hamstrings tight? Possibly weak? How can you tell? Do you dream of being able to achieve better splits in the air? Berlin-based...
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Aerial Physique
- Jul 13, 2021
- 2 min
Passive vs. Active Flexibility - How does yours measure up?
You've likely heard the terms passive & active before but it's possible that you're not 100% sure what they mean, if so, that's a-okay!...
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Aerial Physique
- Jul 6, 2021
- 2 min
Technique Tip - Split Flips
This week I'm breaking down one of my favorite foot lock skills, Split Flips! They're fun, dynamic and definitely a crowd-pleaser. While...
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Aerial Physique
- Jun 29, 2021
- 2 min
Technique Tip - Split Roll-Up (how not to lose your foot locks!)
Quick story for ya! My very first aerial performance ever was a student showcase back in 2008 at the Baruch Performing Arts Center in...
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Aerial Physique
- Jun 22, 2021
- 2 min
Technique Tip - Vertical Split
It's technique tip time! What do I have cookin' for ya this week ...? Vertical Split! (now that I think about it ... it should probably...
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Gabe Hilden-Reid
- May 31, 2021
- 2 min
Technique Tip - Wrist Locks in the Air
Have you ever wanted to bring your wrist locks up to the next level? If so, there's good news! There's a way to make even wrist locks in...
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Aerial Physique
- May 25, 2021
- 2 min
How to exit your Windmills with ease
If you take a class with me IRL you'll likely hear me say 'it's not over until it's over' meaning ... you're not finished until your feet...
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Aerial Physique
- May 19, 2021
- 2 min
What's Your 'Windmiller' Type?
When I first began aerial back in 2007 there was no Instagram, no endless scrolling of aerial skills and when you Googled 'aerial silks'...
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