I’m pretty good at yoga/pole dancing - can I go straight to an intermediate class? These can’t completely be avoided, but can be helped by wearing full-length leggings and fitted tops that can be tucked in. Avoid baggy clothes (unless you want to flash the class) and avoid zippers - no one wants to snag on the silks at the wrong moment!īe sure that key areas are covered to avoid potential friction burns or scrapes i.e. Tight fitting clothing is best as you will be going upside down and be wrapped tightly in the silks. Sure, you’re going to ache at first but as your body adjusts to the new movements that a gym session won’t provide, you’ll begin to see what your body is capable of up in the air. Even just climbing up the silks will engage many important muscles! You’ll also be igniting your core and you’ll see flexibility improve as you stretch yourself on the silks. It’s a full-body workout - most notice their shoulders and upper body changing most from doing silks as you really need to work those muscles to ascend and control your movements. What benefits will Aerial Silks bring to my body? You get so much freedom in the air with silks, with a plethora of positions and movements you can do, and you will feel the improvements in your body after each session. If you’re keen to try out Aerial exercises, silks are softer than other equipment (such as hoops) and make a great introduction to suspended adventures. I want to get into Aerial fitness - why should I start with silks?Īerial Silks is a brilliant physical challenge. And as you improve with experience, you could be tumbling down the length of the silks and performing jaw-dropping spins. Under careful instruction, you’ll learn how to wrap the silks around your body to reach cool poses that will really improve your flexibility. What is Aerial Silks?Īerial Silks uses two lengths of fabric, secured from the ceiling, and involves defying gravity and using your strength to climb and manoeuvre the silks. You don’t need to runaway to join the circus anymore - you can now try a class out after work or on the weekend. From silks to hoops, static trapeze and hula hoop, Lisa is a pro at all things circus and you can try out one of her classes on MoveGB in Bristol. An award winning aerialist and roller skater (total goals!), Lisa has been in the world of circus since 2000. Have you ever considered Aerial Silks? Have you ever fancied yourself as a flexible acrobat bending, swinging and tumbling from great heights? Time to delve into why you should try Aerial Silks and how it can give you an ace full-body workout.įrom incredible strengthening to increased flexibility, we’re taking a look at Aerial Silks with Lisa Truscott from Bristol Aerial. With the new year in full swing and all our Movers trying out new, cool activities on MoveGB to discover what’s #WorthSweatingFor this year, we’re introducing you to some awesome fitness classes that you should try out!Įver considered a workout in the air? Welcome to the beginners guide to Aerial Silks!
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