The Fitness Circus Podcast

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A podcast about recreational studio-based pole dancing and aerial arts. Hosted by me, Sara-May, a pole and lyra instructor, personal trainer, IPSF certified judge and coach, and currently a full-time uni student, studying Physiotherapy.

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Episodes

Episode #4: Handsprings, pole progression and injury prevention with Justine McLucas

In this episode of the Fitness Circus Podcast, I interviewed OG pole star and industry legend Justine McLucas about when it's appropriate to start teaching a handspring, what the difference between intermediate, advanced and elite level poling is, and how we can keep our students safe and minimise thier risk of injury when they're training with us. If you agree, disagree, or have comments on what we've discussed, I'd love for you to reach out and start a conversation with me on Instagram ....

Mar 07, 2023•51 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Episode #3: What can the recreational pole and aerial industries do to reduce injury rates in our students?

In this episode of the Fitness Circus Podcast, I discuss some of the common issues I see in the recreational pole and aerial industries that I believe contribute negatively to the incredibly high injury rates in pole and aerial students. I discuss instructor training, scope of practice, and why I don't think beginner classes should be taught by inexperienced instructors. If you agree, disagree, or have comments on what I've discussed, i'd love for you to reach out and start a conversation with m...

Feb 16, 2023•25 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Episode #2: Is there an ideal class structure for a pole or aerial class?

In this episode of the Fitness Circus Podcast, I discuss what my perfect curriculum and class structure could look like for aerial and pole studios, with a particular focus on a widely accepted theory in the world of exercise psychology - Achievement Goal Theory. I discuss WHY my ideal curriculum and class structure might better suit the psychological needs of the students than the existing term-based, graded class structure, while acknowledging that it would require a complete business model ov...

Nov 24, 2022•29 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Episode #1: Australian pole and aerial studios: who do term-based, graded class structures really serve?

In this inaugural episode of the Fitness Circus Podcast, I talk about one of the most common forms of gatekeeping I see in Australian pole and aerial studios - the graded, term-based class structure. Have a listen and let me know if you love or hate this structure, or if you think there's a way we can do better.

Nov 17, 2022•15 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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