Our Student of the Month- Christine

Christine

What have been some of your challenges? For me, my enthusiasm for aerial was so great that it was hard not to realize I was pushing my body too far sometimes. I gave myself (small) finger injuries by relying too much on my grip for too long, and not enough on my core. Fortunately Zina realized what caused my injury and gave me a plan to heal as well as avoid creating that injury again in future, and now I’m all healed up and actually better off for the whole experience. This experience has made me more respectful in the way I treat and respond to my body. 

What apparatuses do you train on? Lyra, Sling, and Hammock

Your favorite pose(s), and why do you like it? Inverted crossback! It makes me feel tied up, free, and challenged at the same time. 

One word that defines you? Passionate 😂

What path would you like aerial to take for you? I’d love to be a teacher someday, and personally I’d love to get into silks! The little I’ve tried on them so far was …illuminatingly addictive.

When did you start at Aerial Fun & Fitness? July 2023 - just over 1 year ago!

Why did you start aerials? I was about to begin a new job I was dreading, and so I decided to sign up for the most fun activities I could think of to take my mind off work. I signed up for art classes and aerial. And aerial stuck!

What made you come back and stick with it? I was shocked by how much fun it was. I realized I had never done physical exercise that was that fun or exhilarating before in my life, and I couldn’t bring myself to consider quitting.

What would you tell someone just starting aerial fitness? Keep showing up, and it will get easier, and you will be improve faster than you realize!