Comments on: Exercises for an Aerial Body

By: Cheryl

Cheryl — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 05:16:36 +0000

Thank you for posting this! I have never been flexible and this gives me hope. I’ve taken several aerial classes and lots of pole classes but I often feel like this Amazon freak (I’m really tall) who lumbers around. I’ve never had really great upper body strength either. You are inspiring and deserve lots of self satisfaction for creating such awesome body changes for yourself =)

By: Christina

Christina — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 12:35:40 +0000

Great blog and website! I always love looking for new workout ideas or unique variations of the current conditioning exercises i perform after practice. In the pigeon pose, after I stretch my back leg, I love to go right into my splits because my then my legs are pretty warm. In terms of stretching, this sequence is by far my favorite. Thanks for sharing your details!

By: Raquel

Raquel — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 15:18:32 +0000

These are all really awesome! I’ve been looking for some stretches to do before/ after workouts and bed time. I’m trying to gain a bit more flexibility since I work a desk job. So, thank you. :)

By: Faith

Faith — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 14:58:01 +0000

Just what i was looking for. Just started a basic aerial yoga class, but would like to move forward to the more advanced work. This will help me get ready. Thank you

By: Molly

Molly — Sun, 07 Oct 2012 16:24:12 +0000

I stumbled upon your blog (and this post, specifically) while searching for “workouts for aerialists.” Fitting, I suppose! I just started aerial classes 6 weeks ago, and while I have some flexibility from being a former dancer, I have NO upper body strength. It is great to know you started that way as well! I can’t wait until I can do my first pull-up! Thanks for your tips!

By: sillygrrl

sillygrrl — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 19:05:26 +0000

Hey Linsey! I don’t know much about tendinitis, but these stretches will definitely feel good after sitting at a desk all day. I worked a desk job for 7 years and it made me feel stiff and achy all the time. I got in the habit of stretching every night while watching TV and it helped so much.

By: Linsey C.

Linsey C. — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 18:32:46 +0000

Hi, I stumbled upon your blog, and these exercises look like they might help me. I am 22 and since I started working at my desk job 2-3 years ago, my muscles have really stiffened and I am not as flexible as I was in high school. Because of my job I have also developed back aches and tendinitis, so I was wondering if you think these would benefit me? I am 135 pounds, and would also like to tone up. Your blog is inspiring!

By: Lorelai

Lorelai — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 02:20:24 +0000

I just discovered your blog today. It caught my imagination right away, because I’ve always dreamed of running away and joining…well not the circus, but maybe a theatre group or music group or something that travels around performing.

Ever since I took a pole dance class, I’ve wanted to try aerial silks (the pole dance studio also offers that). I also want to improve my overall fitness level this summer, then keep it up in September when I start my final year of school.

I’m definitely going to try some of these ideas. They look like all around good-for-you things to do, and they also look fun. (Running and doing some girly-pushups and so on, is fine and it’s effective in making me feel energetic and productive, but I wouldn’t describe it as fun.)

By: sillygrrl

sillygrrl — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 18:09:24 +0000

That just means you worked really hard! You’ll be amazed at how much those exercises will help. Good luck!

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Sun, 10 Jun 2012 22:09:34 +0000

I just took my first silks class today, and I think I’m already hooked! Definitely going to take notes of these exercises, because my whole body is killling me already, and my arms feel like jelly!

(p.s. been reading your blog forever, and completely love it!)