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Technique Tip - 5 Belay Shapes
Have you ever gotten into Belay and thought ... that was super complicated getting here, now what!? To make getting into Belay more...

Aerial Physique
Feb 8, 20222 min read
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Technique Tip - Front X Belay
Iām excited to break down one of my favorite Belay entries that I call the Front X. To me, Belays are one of those oh so satisfying...

Aerial Physique
Feb 1, 20223 min read
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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...

Aerial Physique
Jan 18, 20222 min read
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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...

Aerial Physique
Dec 28, 20212 min read
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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...

Aerial Physique
Dec 14, 20212 min read
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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 considered this specific maneuver to be a challenge until I experienced tight shoulders for myself! Ever since I began training my handstands consistently my shoulders have gotten much stronger ... but also tighter. I call this week's skill Opposite Side Swim. The pathway can lead to an array of shapes and drops hence why it's important to be able to

Aerial Physique
Nov 23, 20212 min read
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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...

Aerial Physique
Oct 19, 20212 min read
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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...

Aerial Physique
Oct 12, 20212 min read
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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...

Aerial Physique
Oct 1, 20212 min read
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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!...

Aerial Physique
Sep 28, 20212 min read
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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...

Aerial Physique
Sep 21, 20212 min read
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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...

Aerial Physique
Sep 14, 20212 min read
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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...

Aerial Physique
Aug 3, 20212 min read
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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...

Aerial Physique
Jul 27, 20212 min read
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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...

Aerial Physique
Jul 20, 20213 min read
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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!...

Aerial Physique
Jul 13, 20212 min read
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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...

Aerial Physique
Jul 6, 20212 min read
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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...

Aerial Physique
Jun 29, 20212 min read
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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...

Aerial Physique
Jun 22, 20212 min read
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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...
Gabe Hilden-Reid
May 31, 20212 min read
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