Types of Aerial Fitness Routines

Aerial fitness is something that people usually think of when they think of ballet or
alternative forms of dance. You may not think of it as something fitness related that can
bring you actual body results. You may also have the misconception that you need
advanced dance training to benefit from aerial arts in your fitness routines. The truth is,
there are several types of aerial routines that you can do. Here are a few of them to
consider.

Cross Position

The cross position is a basic position in aerial routines. This position is done by placing
your feet flat on the ground and leaning back with your back braced by the cradle
created by the aerial fitness fabric. Your arms go straight to the sides, in a cross
position. You then move your arms slowly towards your back. This opens your heart,
lungs, abs, and shoulders. This position is used to not only help your cardio in your
fitness routine, but also help reduce stress. It can also be a fitness exercise than can
help improve asthma and reduce breathing issues related to asthma.

Shoulder Stretch

One of the hardest things for people to do during a fitness routine is to get a full and
worthwhile stretch to your shoulders. With aerial fitness, you can get a full shoulder
stretch that will help open up your muscles, stretch them, release tension, and give you
assistance with easing other workouts. The shoulder stretch is done by is done by
hanging the aerial fabric so that you get a full loop like you would with a cross position.
Facing the loop, put your hands in the loop so that you have your left hand, about one
foot of fabric, and then your right hand. Slowly lean forward with your feet flat on the
surface of the floor or ground. Move your arms apart at a slow steady rate. Do not go
into a painful position and make sure you can pull yourself back up easily.

Foot Plank

Planking is one of the easiest ways for you to start building your strength and help your
muscles and core. You can use the aerial fabric to help with this. This routine is very
simple. Just lower the fabric or the aerial loop to about a foot of the ground. Place your
feet in the loop and brace the front of your ankles on the fabric. Complete your plank as
normal and hold in place. You can then advance this by moving one foot out of the loop,
then swapping.

By using these types of aerial fitness routines, you can not only hit your fitness goals,
but you can also achieve other benefits as well. Some of these benefits are relaxation,
meditation, and even inflammation and pain relief in certain parts of your body.