Strong & Bendy

Service Description

This all-levels class kicks off with a light stability and flexibility focused warmup, then moves into active mobility drills, with plenty of regressions and progressions so you can work at the level that feels right for your body that day. Functional mobility is the star of this class: the ability to actively move into, control, and move out of a range of motion or “stretch” using your own strength. Building this kind of mobility and conditioning can help you hold poses on the pole with more ease, strengthen your joints, and lower your risk of injury. Expect some passive stretching, but the emphasis is heavily on active mobility exercises rooted in physical therapy principles. If you’ve been dreaming of that perfect aerial pole split, active mobility will be a key part of unlocking that shape! Note: Each class includes some full-body mobility, but the main focus alternates week to week between upper body (back/shoulders) and lower body (hips/legs/feet). Recommended Gear: (Mats and heavy bands are provided at the studio, and most exercises can be modified—but tools definitely help!) - 2 Yoga Blocks example: https://www.fivebelow.com/products/series-8-fitness-marble-print-yoga-block - Foam roller example: https://www.fivebelow.com/products/series-8-fitness-deep-tissue-foam-roller-12in-x-375in - Resistance band / Theraband example: https://a.co/d/gElJM3i - Resistance loop band example: https://a.co/d/4Qd4IZ2 (you can also tie the long band above into a loop) - Lacrosse ball or tennis ball