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Index
Cover
Contents
Title Page
Copyright
Dedication
Medical Disclaimer
Acknowledgments
Preface
Chapter 1: An Aerialist: What You’re Made Of
Tissues of the Body
Types of Muscular Contractions
Movement Terminology
Chapter 2: Concepts in Aerial Movement: From Your Center Out
Starting from Stability
Moving with Stability
Chapter 3: The Aerial Body: Structure and Function
The Core
The Spine
The Pelvis
The Rib Cage and Respiration
The Abdominals
The Lower Back
The Hip
The Shoulder Girdle
Anatomy beyond the Core
Chapter 4: Aerial Basics: Shape and Form
Chapter 5: How to Hang: Aerial Foundations
The Shoulder in Hanging
“Engaged Shoulders”
“Engaged Shoulders” on Vertical
Hanging from the Legs
Chapter 6: Understanding Aerial: Basic Skills
Ways to Hang
Balances
Chapter 7: How to Move: Conquering Gravity
Climbing
Beats
Pull-ups to Pullovers
Inversions
Essential Skills
Advanced Skills
Chapter 8: How to Train: Staying Injury Free
Creating Your Aerial Training Program
What Should Training Look Like?
Progressing Your Training
Important Considerations
Stretching
Understanding Injury in Aerial Arts
Injury Prevention for Aerial Artists
Chapter 9: Exercises for Aerialists: Getting Strong and Mobile
Hands and Wrists
Shoulders
Full Body
Hips
Feet and Ankles
Epilogue
Index
About the Author
About North Atlantic Books
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