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An other core series targeting Serratus Anterior, core compression and pelvic floor activation exercises for L-Sits. Some exercises to help you build the core strength needed for handstands, aerial and other calisthenics especially when you are still building your grip strength and struggle to do conditioning in suspension. Wanna train with me? Come to my workshop this Saturday with @playtimefitness (wearing my merch here proudly 😉) 1:1 and online coaching also available. DM me. 💙 - - - #bemorehuman #corestrength #aerialconditioning #fitnesschallenge #beyourownkindofbadass #coreconditioning #testyourcore #absfordays #absworkout #handstandeveryday #handstandconditioning #gymnasticbodies #gymnasticsconditioning #gymtraining #traindifferently #serratusanterior #healthybody #strongnotskinny (at London, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/B036Fibglnp/?igshid=e1y9wtmv27zj

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Fast track your personal style with a statement piece that communicates your inner gangsta. If you have one of course! I do, she’s a cosmic gangsta and garnet and moonstone are two of her fave bling gems. Accessories can tell parts of your story, communicate values, literally start conversations and begin to form impressions. Seriously fuck anyone who doesn’t think jewelry isn’t important! This piece is so special to me, it was commissioned by my mother and gifted to me for my high school graduation. Garnet is my birthstone, and that is one hell of a garnet! Gangsta indeed! Do you have any super special pieces of jewelry that you love but don’t often wear? Why not? Break it out! Show the world your taste and style and heart! We’re all dying to see it! 🧊 💎 💙 . . . #spiritualgangster #cosmicgangster #mykindabling #bling #rockhound #garnet #badass #accessorize #jewelry #adornment #statementpiece #gangsta #beyourownkindofbeautiful #beyourownkindofbadass #beyourownkindofgangster #innergangster #higherself #innerawesome #bossbabe #bossbitch #imageconsultant #confidence #confidenceboost #confidencestylist #stylist #stylistapproved #stylistapprovedaccessories #spiritstyle #showup #standout https://www.instagram.com/p/Ce4V6fIvZOl/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[opheliefrenchkiss]

Spice up your core routine. 🌶️ All you need is a foam roller. Perfect to help with inversions. 😁 Keep shoulders strong and pushing the floor away activating your serratus. 😎 ✅ Table top pull ins: foam roller high on shins starting in a table top position pulling knees to the chest. 🌶️ Spice it up: lift one leg up, extend it fully activating your hamstring and glutes. ✅ Pikes up: place the roller lower on the ankles (you're getting a good massage as well 😉). Lift hips pulling belly button to spine. 🌶️ Spice it up : lift one leg with same technique as the previous exercise. - ▶️ Come train live with me in London at our next @playtimefitness workshop on the 29th of June. ▶️ At @basedancestudios ▶️1.30pm-3.30pm ▶️ PLAY10 for 10% discount at checkout. Expires on the 21st. ▶️ Book with link in bio. 💕 - - - - - #humpday #midweek #wednesday #fitness #corestrength #coreconditioning #testyourcore #absfordays #absworkout #handstandeveryday #handstandconditioning #gymnasticbodies #gymnasticsconditioning #bemorehuman #beyourownkindofbadass (at London, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/By5M5eFA8Ah/?igshid=b53an3nk9ndn

[opheliefrenchkiss]

Wednesday double trouble!! Share! Free all week! Swipe to see evening session. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Sign up to get the full schedule. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Link in bio. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #quarantine #selfisolationsolutions #isolation #stayunited #coronavirus #coronapocalypse #onlineclasses #liveonlineclasses #fitfrenchkiss #beyourownkindofbadass #byokob #spreadlovenotviruses #stayingkind #kindnesshasnoborders #fitnessinstructor #onlinefitnessinstructor #aerialistofinstagram #circusconditioning #circusclasses #circuseverydamday (at London, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/B91iHHMA7L6/?igshid=al8sz568wjlb

[opheliefrenchkiss]

1 OR 2? NEW BLOG POST 5 things I have learnt from being single and celibate for a year. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Happy Valentine's to all my coupled up and single lovers out there. I hope you are feeling the love. I am definitely feeling it wearing all red in my amazing @lululemonuk set, perfectly matching with the love of my life, the hoop. #soulmates am I right? 😂 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ We've got an amazing series of pics coming up with @dazzle369 making me look sassy.😊 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ More to come. ❤️ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #nofilter ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #aerialhoop #aeriallyra #aerialperformer #aerialist #aerialistsofig #aerialistsofinstagram #lululemonuk #daretowear #lululemonleggings #lululemon #lululemongirl #wearinglululemon #beyourownkindofbadass #fitfrenchkiss #byokob #circuseverydamday #ladyinred #circusathlete #fitpro #fitnessmodel (at London, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8j94C4goam/?igshid=d7wq0s9c7gc9

[opheliefrenchkiss]

I don't think it can get more festive than this. 🎅 A huge thanks to those who came and made our aerial Christmas party a success. Bringing everyone together really warmed my little heart. I love seeing how inclusive our community is.❤️ Looking forward to more in the new year.🎄 @dazzle369 @cirquedujourdan @gmajor024 @pina_anina @carolunalina @sarahschelles @shadowingdarkness @kimberflap @smashlynmonroe @_pinkiki We missed many of you but I'm still super grateful for your support and loyalty. - - - - - #christmas #xmas2019 #xmasparty #circusxmas #circuschristmas #circusfamilylove #proudcircusteacher #beyourownkindofbadass #fitfrenchkiss #byokob #aerialhoopcrew #healthychristmas #aerialhooptricks #thisishowwetrain #fitnessdonedifferently (at London, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6OlEZwAsLt/?igshid=gauu2e4j5zdm

[opheliefrenchkiss]

𝐒𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐝𝐧'𝐭 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐲𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐧𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐞. 📸 @eyesolar World Burlesque Games. Variety Crown 2019 @londonburlesquefestival #youdrivemecrazy #performerlife #performanceart #beyourownkindofbadass #fitfrenchkiss #byokob #chairacroact #cabaretlondon #crazyeyes #crazymakeup #thischickiscrazy #createfromthepain #creatingfrompain #crazy #throwbackthursday (at London, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5tBai_AjjZ/?igshid=akz170gx5x39

[opheliefrenchkiss]

International Day of Disabled Persons. - What I love about Circus is that it is inclusive of everyone. I always felt welcome there. - Everyone deserves to feel included. Everyone deserves to go after their dreams. - It doesn't always register that I actually live with disabilities. Because I am managing them the best I can to avoid severe dysfunctions I count each day as a blessing, since I do not know how many more I will be able to have doing what I do. - Seeing and feeling my body at its best of its ability is a gift I do not take for granted. I work daily to delay worsening my conditions, which sometimes means not pushing above my limits, packing my ego and prioritising recovery. - There are a bunch of incredible badasses with disabilities who inspire me everyday from students, colleagues, friends and fellow performers. They give hope that one day no one will be bullied but embraced for being different and show that you can have a fulfilling and successful life. We are unstoppable. 💪 - 📸 @dazzle369 @thebadasscircus - - - - #internationaldayofdisabledpersons #livingwithdisabilities #livingwithdisability #gratefulformybody #dreamcatcher #alwaysgoforyourdreams #tuesdaymotivation #aerialistsofig #unusualaerialist #beyourownkindofbadass #fitfrenchkiss #byokob #inclusivecircus (at London, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5n6DsbgOkG/?igshid=pbbqxqu5gzcd

[opheliefrenchkiss]

It's Sunday right? 🤔 Costume and make up @fitfrenchkiss - - - - #performerlife #performerontour #ifyoudontknowdontworry #cirquelesoir #circuslife #tourlife #halloween #beaweirdo #weirdolife #sundaybumday #halloweencostume #halloweenmakeup #worldwide #sexyhalloween #india #indiatour #beyourownkindofbadass #fitfrenchkiss (at Bangalore, India) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4ZbNmjApz-/?igshid=1bseh1p6pig1z

[opheliefrenchkiss]

Diving into the week.🙂 I love Mondays. As I only have Sundays off I usually do not book myself too much that day so I can slowly get ready for the week, setting goals, prep my mindset and then off I go teach my fave classes all evening with my little @gymboxofficial Circus family. 🎪 If you dread Mondays the best way is to give yourself fun little projects, schedule your week, plan your productivity and do something fun to lift your mood. You'll arrive on Friday feeling much more accomplished than just a race to the end of the week. 👍 📸 @dazzle369 - - - - - - #MondayMotivation #mondayvibes #lovemondays #mondaymood #fitnessmotivation #personaltrainer #beyourownkindofbadass (at London Borough of Hackney) https://www.instagram.com/p/B17E-tIAGXO/?igshid=15woqjpwc15j3

[opheliefrenchkiss]

Show up, shut up and shine. ⭐ 📸 @greekphotoguy 🎪 @londonburlesquefestival - - - - - - - - - -#throwback #TBT #throwbackthursday #thursday #lbf2019 #Londonburlesque #londonburlesquefestival #burlesque #burlylife #burlesqueartist #beyourownkindofbadass #fitfrenchkiss #performerlife #aerialnation #aerialathlete #aerialperformer #circusnation #circusinspiration #aerialburlesque #aerialhoop (at London, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzyqVsBATOl/?igshid=v8s437uoty7a

[opheliefrenchkiss]

Fierce Friday. 💕 Last chance to see me being sassy and flying high at @londonburlesquefestival "Best of the Fest" next Friday at @bushhallmusic! 👀 📸 @greekphotoguy 💅 Costume HAMU by @fitfrenchkiss. - - - - - - #friday #fridayfeeling #flexifriday #friyay #aerialperformer #circusnation #circusinspiration #aerialburlesque #bodypositive #sassy #burlesqueartist #aerialistsofig #aerialhooptricks #aerialistsofinstagram #thisgirlcan #femme #feelfierce #beyourownkindofbadass #fitfrenchkiss #performerlife (at London, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/By_E4fXgkcm/?igshid=1eei19xyvxowa

[opheliefrenchkiss]

LAST CHANCE TO BOOK OUR FIRST WORKSHOP with @playtimefitness 😁 ▶️ 10% discount with PLAY10 at checkout expiring tomorrow! Link in bio. In this workshop we will cover the best technique to strengthen, condition and help you learn skills to open your back and shoulders for backbends and inversions. Understand the principles, steps and best practice for the safest and most effective stretching session. it is a great way to gain some rehabilitation knowledge and improve your posture. MOBILISE: a serie of exercises to help you understand where your range of motion is lacking and how to increase it safely for deeper stretches. RELEASE: learn how to get into the tight spots of your muscles in order to help loosen the parts that stop you from stretching further. Understand the concept of trigger point release through proprioception and how to master your peripheral nervous system through breathing. ACTIVATE AND CONDITION: learn drills that will help you strengthen the muscles to support your stretches. You will be able to understand alignment, what end range conditioning is and where your compensations are failing you from getting further in your contortion practice. STRETCH: the final part is to get into that stretch with a partner to support you and push you further. These workshops are open to all. It will teach you valuable knowledge, providing you with our tailored expertise throughout. We ensure everyone gets looked after on an individual level. 29TH OF JUNE 2019: STRENGTH AND FLEXIBILITY FOR INVERSIONS ALL LEVELS 1-3PM, BASE DANCE STUDIOS, VAUXHALL. Covering shoulder strength, conditioning, spine mobility and flexibility for inversions and backbends. - - - - - #londonfitfam #movementculture #movementtraining #movewell #shouldermobility #shoulderhealth #spinemobility #spinehealth #bemorehuman #beyourownkindofbadass #playtimefitness #flexibilityworkshop (at London, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/By8U6rXAFnR/?igshid=gi954gq99vfb

[opheliefrenchkiss]

"Some criticize a focus on self-love and enjoyment as selfish or hedonistic, but it’s neither. Enjoying life and helping others��or feeling good about yourself and increasing the greater good—are no more mutually exclusive than being agnostic and leading a moral life. One does not preclude the other." In the words of the great @timferriss from his 4 Hour Workweek book, there is no transformation, growth or progress if you don't accept yourself at your starting point. There is about a year's difference between the two pics. There isn't a huge difference but looking at this feels like looking at an other person. Last year I decided to stop trying being a people's pleaser, decided that the year was going to be about prioritising myself, my goals and my vision without a compromise. The year prior was so stressful and difficult in so many areas of my life, it ended in a knee injury. I stopped lifting weights and it took me a while to feel confident to do so again. Within 6 months I lost nearly 10kg. Forward to now, after re-implementing a small lifitng programme to complimenting my handstand practice through push and posterior chain strength, without putting excessive stress on the knees to avoid any further injuries, a lot of Pilates, rehab and mobility drills, I have managed to put back on 3kg while maintaining 19% body fat. Winter has served me well to rebuild a body I feel at home in. The change isn't too visible. But what is mostly important is that I feel strong, happy and free, living my purpose by having the energy to serve my amazing loyal community of students, clients and people who give me life everyday. They truly help me see the way, and my transformation is a daily practice that leaves me filled with so much gratitude. It takes practice and time to get to know and be happy with yourself so enjoy the journey. - - - - #transformationtuesday #tuesdaytransformation #innertransformation #liveyourpurpose #livewithpurpose #fitnessinspiration #fitpros #transformationjourney #unapologeticallyyou #beyourownkindofbadass #gymnasticbodies (at London, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/ByTYZkqgjBg/?igshid=1wp1uo756x940

[opheliefrenchkiss]

The moment you change your perception is the moment you rewrite the chemistry of your body. - Dr Bruce Lipton. It's mental health awareness week and more than ever I want to press the mind body connection. Suffering from depression, anxiety and PTSD I cannot recommend hard enough to find a way to move your body. It has changed my life and also helped keep my disabilities in check. If you are limited there are options. Also exercise will help with pain management and getting you stronger to avoid further injuries. Very often when I struggle with pain myself I have to stop and think about what is going on in my mind that is creating this inflammation or sensation. Is it my lack of sleep? Is it a busy schedule? Is it my diet that is not has nutritious? Am I pushing too hard to silence something else? There is very often an answer. Bessel van der Kolk shows extensive research in the field of treating PTSD patient through mastering the body. You learn to bypass your hyperactive limbic system by activating the pre frontal cortex and neocortex through exercise, particularly such as yoga, gymnastics and dance, since you have to focus on breath and movement. If you struggle with mental health feel free to message me. I can't promise I'll be able to do miracles as I need sometimes to borrow some spoons to get by myself but some kind words will be sent your way. If you want to try and make your mental and physical health better but do not know where to start them DM me and we can have a free consultation. 📩 - - - - - - - - - - - #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthawarenessweek2019 #mindset #mindovermatter #mindfulness #anxiety #depression #helpeachother #exerciseformentalhealth #mentalfitness #fitmind #beyourownkindofbadass #bemorehuman #movementismedicine #PTSD #ptsdhelp #tuesdaytransformation #transformationtuesday (at London, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/BxdRHhTArgB/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=8icpo734jn7l

[opheliefrenchkiss]

Revolutionising training. 💪 ****************************** Finding my place in the fitness industry has been an interesting journey. I am not your high level circus athlete. I don't enter the category of learning to love your body on a weight loss journey. I had to learn to love my body despite all its injuries and appreciate what it can do regardless of what I cannot change. I do not fit in the weight training and functional training category although I do use weights to make my circus practice better. But weights, cardio and other straight gym training bores me and leaves me highly unstimulated. Not quite your holistic bunny although I do love yoga, Pilates and meditation. The social media world is saturated with information, body transformations and one size fits all training programmes, leaving the basics out of the equation: learning how to breathe, how to move, how to eat and how to live with purpose, mindfulness and intuition. So it makes me really happy when I connect with professionals who bring back that focus and do it brilliantly. They not only are role models on true fitness but also great business role models to me. They remind me that I need to stay true to myself and that although we might not be as visible as other fitness professionals on the social media platforms, we are very well existing and thriving our own way. We all get connected together and we keep fighting the good fight for our health and fitness ethics. Thanks to @davidhigginslondon for your fantastic class at the @womenshealthuk live event today. Also wanted to mention the babe that is @shona_vertue who has kindly taken the time so often to help me with business tips and just generally being an amazing human too. Those are the people you need to follow. Not only they are very humble, they also have real invaluable knowledge. I hope to be just as inspiring as they are. 💖 ********************************* - - - - - - - - - - #SundayFunday #recharge #sundays #Whlive #beyourownkindofbadass #womenshealth #fitfam #fitspo #fitnessmotivation #bemorehuman #traindifferently #circusathlete #aerialathlete #holisticlifestyle #grateful #fitnessindustry #fitpro #fitnessPro (at London, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/BxGLZKQgPdc/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1hpez9jkdlpu