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This Month's Edition
October 2026
You get more of what you train.
Two weeks ago, I decided to go back to lifting weights.
In 2022, I broke my foot and instead of spending my time at home feeling sorry for myself, I hired a coach and built myself back up from the ground. Three months later, when I was ready to perform again, I had gotten so strong and put on so much muscle that people thought I used drugs (I did not. I just trained a lot. They were also partially joking.)
Unfortunately, when I started learning Chinese pole, I had to stop lifting heavy. Heavy lifting + learning pole + trapeze + shows was too much. So I pivoted and got very dedicated to group classes, reformer, and any fitness class that would push me and keep me accountable. It worked for all those years, but I'm now at a point where I want something else. A different kind of strong.
So I reached out to the same coach and asked him to help me find that new version of strong. I'm not going back to my old ways, I'm trying a different approach because I want a different result. If I keep feeding my training the same thing, I'll keep getting the same thing back. That's fine if you're happy with where you are. But most aerialists I talk to and work with aren't. They want something else and they're not sure how to get there. Trying something new is scary, I know. It's also the only way to find out if it's for you.
And no, this doesn't mean doing more. You shouldn't have to train 20 hours a week to move the way you want. It's about changing the approach, paying attention to what you give your attention to, and having fun with it.
1 Move · 5 Ways: The Gaze
Something different this month. Not a move, but one thing you can change in any sequence without learning a new trick.
- Eyes on what the hands and legs are doing
- Eyes closed
- Eyes away from the main action (hand grab, leg reach, transition)
- Eyes on the audience
- Head in line with the spine, gaze moving freely
Take a short sequence you know well, run it five times, one version each, and film all of them. Fair warning: eyes closed might feel like unknown territory. Some people feel right at home, some get dizzy or panic a little. Both are normal. Keep it basic, stay low with a mat under you, and stop if it feels wrong.
On Repeat
- Song: Allnightlong by Benny Bellson, very much in love with the beat, and it just has good vibes.
- Playlist: Falling Leaves, a lighter vibe for my favorite season.
- Account I'm loving: @imakestagram, I'm obsessed with all of her work, the colors, the creativity. I find it very inspiring.
- Movement obsession: Kettlebell bar, great shoulder and thoracic prep. I love to include it in my warm-up before going on stage.
Where I'm Performing
- Ottawa: until October 18. Get tickets
- Vancouver: from November 4. Get tickets
Work with Me
The C-Shape Roll
Live on October 19 at 11am New York time
Pop-Up to Back Balance
Workshop recording + complete course
Online
1:1 online coaching, if you want someone to track your progress and help you get where you want to go.
Closing Note
Two questions for you this month:
- What have you been feeding your training for the last year?
- What have you been meaning to try and haven't?
Send me a note and let me know. I'd love to hear.
Talk soon,
Enya White
Aerial Coach · Blacktrapeze
