Last month we recapped Jen Crane of CirquePhysio‘s blog posts related to the shoulder. We went through the basic outline of the muscle groups and their function, the circus lats – how to assess their flexibility and exercises for increasing flexibility and injury prevention. Now, we get to dive into the rotator cuff muscles, the pec minor […]
CONTINUE READINGLast month, we interviewed Michele Frances, aerialist and PT, based in Austin, TX. She provided a video tutorial on hip anatomy and shared her perspective on aerial training as a coach and physical therapist. When asked her opinion on the most common errors in training that lead to injuries and how they can be prevented, […]
CONTINUE READINGMichele Frances is a multi-award winning professional aerial coach & performer, Physical Therapist, Certified Pilates Instructor, and strength training specialist. She has been coaching and performing aerial arts for over 12 years and currently resides in Austin, TX. With an extensive background in human anatomy and kinesiology, she specializes in aerial silks, single and double […]
CONTINUE READINGManaging safety, egos and space. With the rapid growth in the recreational circus sector, studios must be competitive and find their niche while students navigate their loyalties, and teachers and performers establish relationships and find work. Most communities experience at least some division – some more than others – but it’s important for all of […]
CONTINUE READINGWomen & Circus sat down with Nathalie Hébert, booking agent for Cirque le Roux, Gynoïdes, and The Ricochet Project, to talk about what it is like to be a circus arts administrator and her perspective on contemporary circus in the U.S. Women & Circus: What advice would you give to someone interested in a career […]
CONTINUE READINGThis is the first in a three part series on fem40fitness.com about Lisa’s journey as an extremely fit woman over 40, diagnosed with breast cancer. My name’s Lisa and I’m about 3 months out from a bilateral mastectomy with lymph node removal on my left side. I’m a single mom, I have a demanding career […]
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