Things to know before joining aerial silks classes in your city

Posted by poleprincess06 on September 26th, 2017

Peeking in on advanced aerial classes may look like you have walked into a hybrid between a nightclub and a circus. The moves are impressive: it's a type of performance sport in which people perform acrobatics while hanging from a hoop or on fabrics hanging from the ceiling.

Joining aerial silks classes may look little frightening, but mixing up your workout routine and keeping your muscles guessing is a great way to ensure that you continue to see results. So it may be a better time for you to step up the hoop and give it a try.

Here are some things that you need to know before heading to a class:

Never skip intro class

Like a new exercise, start with the basics even if you're a gymnast or had a little stint in the circus. In intro class, you will get an intro to all the apparatus, commonly used terms and positions and the necessary basic skills to allow you to successfully progress to the next level.

Hoops Vs. Silks

Some studios will use fabrics, while others will use a hoop and many will offer classes on both of them. Which apparatus you choose between both of them depends on your personal interest. The fabric is a little softer on the body but tends to tire the forearms quickly. The hoop is easier to hold on and sit in, however, it is a bit of harder on the body and hands.

What to Wear

You're going to want to cover the back of your knees and torso, which will be running against, and hanging from the silks and hoop. Leggings or close-fitting workout pants with a tank top or t-shirt is a great choice. For some skills, you also want to bring full-sleeves shirt to protect your arms from burns and abrasions.

A Full Body Workout

By joining aerial silks classes, you're going to tap every single muscle group at some point during class- so get ready to be the score.

In aerial classes, the more emphasis is on getting a full body workout with emphasis on the upper body and core. Lats, biceps and triceps help to pull your bodies up into the air and your core help to keep everything together as you move in the air.

While aerial classes include some cardio, yoga and pilates style into exercises warm up, the focus is on building strength and flexibility to do the skills and find your flow in the air.

At the end, just as pole dancing where you are using an apparatus to perform exercises, be ready to expect burns from the friction against your skin. The more you practice the more resilient your skin will be. Burns and bruises eventually just become part of the journey and consider them as accomplishment marks. Read more...http://www.poleprincess.com.au/mitcham-studio/