The Smart Aerialist Podcast
By Ophelie @fitfrenchkiss
Listen to a podcast, please open Podcast Republic app. Available on Google Play Store and Apple App Store.
Image by Ophelie @fitfrenchkiss
Category: Fitness
Open in Apple Podcasts
Open RSS feed
Open Website
Rate for this podcast
Subscribers: 0
Reviews: 0
Episodes: 56
Description
Dive into the world of aerial arts with expert insights, actionable advice, and a focus on sustainable training. Whether you're an aerialist striving to refine your skills, build strength and flexibility, or recover smarter, this podcast is your ultimate guide.
Hosted by Ophélie, a seasoned aerial coach with decades of experience, The Smart Aerialist Podcast unpacks the science, strategies, and mindset shifts you need to elevate your aerial practice.
From flexibility hacks to injury prevention tips, this is your go-to resource for becoming a smarter, stronger, and more intentional aerialist.
| Episode | Date |
|---|---|
|
#56: I Disappeared. Here's the Honest Truth About Perimenopause, Burnout & Coming Back
|
May 25, 2026 |
|
#55: Foundations Aren’t a Phase: Why Intentional Aerial Training Protects Your Body and the Craft
|
Feb 19, 2026 |
|
Why Straight-Arm Inverts Aren’t Progressing (And It’s Not Just Strength)
|
Feb 07, 2026 |
|
#53 Why Straight-Arm Inverts Are a Foundational Skill for Aerialists
|
Jan 19, 2026 |
|
#52 Progressive Overload for Aerialists: Train Smarter, Not Harder
|
Aug 18, 2025 |
|
#51 Cross-Training for Aerialists: Elevate Your Skills Without Overloading Your Schedule
|
Jun 16, 2025 |
|
#50 Smart Training for Injured Aerialists: Recovery Tips You Need
|
Jun 02, 2025 |
|
#49 How Your Body Type Shapes Your Aerial Training: Unlock Your Unique Strengths
|
May 27, 2025 |
|
#48: Core Strength for Aerialists: Building Your Foundation
|
May 05, 2025 |
|
#47 Flexibility vs Mobility: Smarter Training for Aerialists
|
Apr 21, 2025 |
|
#46 The Anatomy of an Invert: Breaking Down the Muscles Involved in Aerial Inversions
|
Apr 07, 2025 |
|
#45 Mastering Aerial Control: How Proprioception Shapes Your Movement
|
Mar 24, 2025 |
|
#44 The Truth About Energy Systems & Aerial Endurance
|
Mar 10, 2025 |
|
#43 Unlock Your Flexibility: The Role of Fascia in Aerial Training
|
Feb 24, 2025 |
|
#42 Stronger in the Air: Why Lifting Weights is the Missing Piece in Your Aerial Training
|
Feb 10, 2025 |
|
#41 Boost Your Flexibility Fast: Science-Backed Tips You Need to Know
|
Dec 11, 2024 |
|
#40 Bonus episode: Elevate Your Practice: 3 Essential Reflections for Aerialists at Year’s End
|
Dec 29, 2023 |
|
#39: 5 Ways to Master Aerial Inversions: A Step-by-Step Progression Guide
|
Dec 27, 2023 |
|
#38: 5 Actionable Tips to Enhance Confidence on the Aerial Apparatus
|
Dec 19, 2023 |
|
#37 The Long Road Back to the Spotlight: Navigating Performance Comebacks and Embracing Growth
|
Dec 07, 2023 |
|
#36 Injury Prevention and Recovery Strategies for Aerial Enthusiasts
|
Nov 29, 2023 |
|
#35 Dealing with the Aches: Recovery Tips for Aerialists
|
Nov 22, 2023 |
|
#34 Foundations of Aerial Hoop for beginners
|
Nov 15, 2023 |
|
#33 Start Strong: Integrating Weight Training, Pilates, and Yoga into Aerial Training
|
Nov 08, 2023 |
|
#32 The Hidden Dangers in Rushing Your Aerial Fitness Journey
|
Nov 02, 2023 |
|
#30 Mastering Aerial Inversions: Techniques and Progressions for Aerial Arts Enthusiasts
|
Aug 15, 2023 |
|
#29 Aerial Fitness for Busy Lifestyles: Practical Tips for Incorporating This Fun and Challenging Training Into Your Routine
|
Aug 07, 2023 |
|
#28 Mastering the Mindset in Aerial Training: Overcoming Challenges and Pushing Your Limits
|
Jul 31, 2023 |
|
#16 3 training secrets to becoming a stronger aerialist
|
Jul 25, 2023 |
|
#27 The Journey from Luxury Hospitality to Circus Performer
|
Jul 24, 2023 |
|
#26 Soaring Through Flexibility Enhancing Aerial Performance
|
Jul 13, 2023 |
|
#25: Nutrition for Aerialists: Fueling Your Body for Optimal Performance
|
Jul 03, 2023 |
|
#24: Building Strength for Aerial Skills: Effective Exercises and Training Techniques
|
Jun 26, 2023 |
|
#23: From Surgery to Soaring: Overcoming Challenges and Rediscovering Passion
|
Jun 19, 2023 |
|
#22: A Beginner's Guide to Aerial Fitness: Getting Started and Setting Goals
|
Jun 12, 2023 |
|
#21 Dispelling the Stigma: Understanding Mental Health Medications.
|
May 21, 2023 |
|
#20 How perfectionism is robbing you of opportunity
|
Jan 24, 2023 |
|
#19 3 secrets to speed up your flexibility progress.
|
Jun 24, 2022 |
|
#18 3 reasons why you're not making any flexibility progress
|
Jun 17, 2022 |
|
#17 3 ways to go from complete aerial beginner to intermediate in record time.
|
Jun 10, 2022 |
|
#15 5 fitness tips for mental health
|
May 27, 2022 |
|
#14 The 3 best supplements for mental health support
|
May 21, 2022 |
|
# 14 The 3 best supplements for mental health.
|
May 20, 2022 |
|
#13 5 Habits that helped me overcome fear, anxiety, and panic attacks.
|
May 13, 2022 |
|
#12 Recognising and managing imposter syndrome
|
Mar 16, 2021 |
|
#11 How to generate more accountability
|
Mar 08, 2021 |
|
#10 Science Friday: The process of Injury Recovery
|
Mar 05, 2021 |
|
#9 How to manage your health and fitness routine on a busy schedule.
|
Mar 01, 2021 |
|
#8 7How motivation works. how to get it and sustain it in challenging times.
|
Feb 22, 2021 |
|
#7 How to foster resilience in challenging times
|
Feb 15, 2021 |
|
#6 Failure and Guilt in a pandemic: the neuroscience behind feeling like a loser in 2020
|
Nov 28, 2020 |
|
#5 Three things spending months in a hospital bed has taught me about isolation.
|
Apr 09, 2020 |
|
#4 35 years of gratitude
|
Mar 24, 2020 |
|
#3 Dealing with the anxiety and loneliness around Coronavirus
|
Mar 12, 2020 |
|
#2 IWD, burlesque, feminism, algorithm and body hair
|
Mar 08, 2020 |
|
#1 A brief introduction
|
Mar 06, 2020 |