A very happy crowd jiving the night away πππΌπΊπ€
Do you struggle with your hand placement when conducting a wheeldown/windmill?
I often get this question in the studio
So the way I conduct my hand placement is by reaching forward with one hand and reaching back with the other and alternating this as you go down
The reaching forward hand will always have to extend further to allow for the wheeldown motion which will prevent you from getting stuck
And like anything we do in the aerial world, it does take a little bit of practice to find your mojo
If you have anymore question please do not hesitate to reach out π
Happy flyingπͺπ
Did you know that there can be quite the difference between 2 flyers, even though they can be the exact same weight and height
And a good part of it comes down to muscle engagement
A flyer who is competent in muscle engagement is an active weight that works with the base, making the bases job easier
I quite like the saying βlight as a feather stiff as a boardβ
However a flyer who lacks muscle engagement is a passive weight that works against your base, which has the base working twice as hard because it's almost a dead weight they are having to carry
How do I know this you ask?
Well I used to be a base quite regularly and I literally had 2 flyers that were very similar in size
One I could throw around all day! While the other I needed breaks
And it literally came down to the difference in how they held themselves
Plus, Rohan here who is quite experienced at basing used to fly a lady that weighed in her 40βs, however I am weighing in the 60βs and he explained to me that Iβm a light 60βs
So although I still feel kind of semi new to the flying side of doubles work, itβs nice to know I am active in how I hold myself and aiding Rohan and not dragging him down π
If you would like to know more comment below or send me a DM π
Do you still train whilst down with the sickness?
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I must admit, once upon a time, depending on what the sickness was I would still train and instruct regardless because #fitlife #movementismymeditation πββοΈπ
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However with the current global pandemic home is where Iβve stayed with my common cold
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The doctors appointment was via phone, the gym was a straight out go home and rest and my chiro rescheduled my appointment
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All of these things and more now done so different
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Isnβt it amazing what a global pandemic does π€
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Because if I wasnβt so stressed recently, I wouldnβt have gotten sick at all this winter
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And as much as not moving my body is driving me slightly insane, it has been kinda nice doing the bare minimum of existing π
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Whatβs a positive you have found out of rona?
Do you ever run through a routine that much that by the time you start to actually like it youβre beginning to fatigue?
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That was this day, especially my pullovers, they were really starting to become a struggling mess π
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However that is the joys of routine run throughs πββοΈ
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And granted, the next session will probably be even better then this one
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However I wanted to get it spot on in 1 session
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Because sometimes I do and other times I most certainly do not π
Cross-training is both a challenge and exciting!!
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Cross-training is the best thing I ever started doing.
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It not only helps with my overall strength and performance, it also helps with my balance, form, stamina, hitting those smaller and harder to reach however important muscles, any injury I manage to give myself these days and my overall flexibility as well
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Between aerials, the gym, dance and starting Pilates this year I have never felt more comfortable with my body and itβs capabilities
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And Iβm finding that Iβm getting a little addicted to see what more I can do, how far I can go
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Definitely all about that functional fitness life, I love being able to do cool sh*t with my body πͺ
Iβd just like to take a moment to say thank you to everyone that has helped me reach 1k followers!
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I appreciate you all so much and am so grateful πβ€οΈ
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And what better way to celebrate then with a before and after vid of my aerial journey using the same combo!
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Before - 12 months into my aerial journey, around 25 kilos heavier, medicated for depression and anxiety, all the flexed feet, poor form, you name it!
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After - 7 years in to my aerial journey, 25 kilos lighter, depression and anxiety free, point my toes most of the time π muuuuuch better form, etc etc
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Changing your mind and your body is definitely a process, and at times I wanted to give up, hell I still feel like it at times to this day! However I am grateful that I didnβt because I wouldnβt be the women I am today in both body and mind πͺ
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Where attention goes energy flows β€οΈ