Have you ever felt like you are not making any progress with your Aerial Lyra training irrespective of how hard you train? If yes, you could be making some simple mistakes that are destroying your progress. To help you out, here are the top 3 mistakes that you are probably making and how to quickly fix them.
1. Comparing yourself to others
Most of the things that you see on YouTube took time to perfect. You should remember the amount of time and training that was invested to achieve those flawless moves. In fact, in photos, it is hard t tell whether or not the person was assisted into the move or the grip aid that they used. The feeling of inadequacy from spending too much time looking at other people’ success will result into loss of self-esteem and confidence, which in turn destroys your motivation. Instead of comparing yourself to other people, focus on your own personal goals. Record your progress and celebrate your wins.
2. Skipping the basics
This is very common among DIY aerial acrobatics dancers, who tend to watch a lot of YouTube videos and copy a lot of moves from Instagram and Facebook. One of the main issues of this style of aerial acrobatics learning is that you will find yourself skipping tons of basic techniques that you need to progress safely. Even if you are a powerhouse in the gym, it is highly recommended to begin from somewhere before leaping into handsprings and trying those deadlifts. Learning by watching videos and dissecting moves by yourself makes you miss a lot of critical steps that could make life easier for you, including valuable muscle engagement techniques and exercises that can help you build strength. Strive to visit professional Aerial Lyra classes Sydney studios at least a few times to ensure that techniques that you are focused on are safe and suitable for you.
3. Over-eating after training
Of course, you need to re-fuel your body a bit after training, but just because you have burned a few calories doesn’t mean that you can treat yourself to favorite fries on your way home. Well, instant gratification often helps with motivation but it can really be a limiting factor if you are focusing on a healthy lifestyle or a fitness goal. Always focus on eating healthy.
Final Thoughts
If you have read the above highlighted issues and thought to yourself “yep, that’s me!” try to implement some of the fixes proposed to transform your Aerial Lyra success. And don’t forget to share with your fellow Aerial Lyra dancers in case they are making similar mistakes.
