Aerial Exercise: The Lazy Splits

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Here’s a super simple, lazy way of working on your middle splits. Lay on the ground, scoot you butt all the way up to a wall and let your legs fall open. Gravity will do all the work. Come out… Read more →

Posted on 04.18.13 and Tagged



Aerial Abs: Side Plank Push-Up

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I’ve been noticing the tiny shadow of a six-pack starting to form on my stomach and I’m attributing it to lots of planking. The back/chest/tricep P90X workout is one of my favorites and this move is easy, but powerful. Start… Read more →

Posted on 04.04.13 and Tagged



Aerial Exercise: Tips for Straddling-Up

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Scully said, “I’m completely frustrated at my inability to get inverted from straddle back. Do you have any tips?” Yes ma’am! A straddle back or straddle-up as we call it, is when you flip upside down with your legs in… Read more →

Posted on 03.01.13 and Tagged ,



Tips for Climbing Aerial Silks

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(My first time on silks – I assure you I did not put that foot lock on in the air!) Mia asked a question on Twitter today and since I haven’t prepared a post I thought I’d share a few… Read more →

Posted on 02.15.13 and Tagged ,



9 Exercises for Aerial Arms

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After my last aerial exercise post, Sara requested I write about my arm workout. My main exercise is climbing & holding myself in the air along with P90X cardio 4-5 times a week. I know that most of you don’t… Read more →

Posted on 02.07.13 and Tagged ,



Aerial Exercise: V-ups on a wall

SillyGrrl.com // Aerial Exercise: V-ups on a wall

It’s been a while since I posted an aerial exercise and this is one of the simplest, but surprisingly difficult ones. It’s sort of like boat pose, but since you aren’t able to lean back, you have to use the… Read more →

Posted on 01.16.13 and Tagged ,



Exercises for an Aerial Body

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I had a comment a while ago from Ailsa asking about stretching and conditioning for aerial. She said…You seem to be super fit and flexible, so I would love some of your workouts. I know a lot of it would… Read more →

Posted on 01.11.12 and Tagged ,



Yoga Class No. 2 – Balancing Bloggers

Last night I had the privilege of attending a private yoga class at SuperGirl‘s apartment along with Mandy and Jenni. Her friend, Courtney was in town from Colorado and is working on becoming a yoga instructor. It was a much… Read more →

Posted on 04.06.10 and Tagged