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It’s hard to get the movement pathway the first few times for sure. A couple things that help- being able to hold your chin above the bar for a few seconds and being able to do a controlled pull-up negative. If you can do both of those you should have the strength because to be able to rock back you have to be able to lower a bit without entirely straightening your arms. To understand the movement pathway you can do a negative version of the trapeze mount. That would be a double knee hang, grab the bar on either side of your knees, extend the legs to pike, pull legs through your arms, and pull up so your chin is above the bar like the top of a pull up. Another helpful exercise is something I’ve heard called rock and rolls. You start with your chin above the bar and your knees tucked to your chest, then you rock back to touch your ankles to the bar without trying to bring them under the hoop, then you return back to chin above the bar with knees tucked. If you’re having trouble with the initial rock back you could try starting with the negative version. Good luck! Different things click with different people. Even having an instructor spot you through the rock back could help.

Exciting! Hope you enjoy your first class!

Thank you! The rig you see in this video is the Ludwig rig made by Vvolfy which I go in to details about in th-cam.com/video/GvIGEOCuVkE/w-d-xo.html

Hi! A few things- I find it less scary when I’m strong enough to hold myself up, so regular training helps. Usually studios have things rigged low for beginners, so you aren’t far from the ground to begin with. I’m also not afraid of heights, so I imagine it’s different for people who come in with that fear!

@@LyraLauren I admire this, as you can picture I am afraid being up so high above the ground, so these are good insights. I hope you will still make more of these videos, such as foods to eat for training and if there’s a cheat day or what is the toughest challenge you’ve done, I’m curious, anyways thank you so much for answering, I appreciate you responding and you have an amazing job!

Thanks Jacqueline!

Hi there! I have a whole video about the rig that goes through all its info - Ludwig Aerial Rig: Unboxing and First Impressions th-cam.com/video/GvIGEOCuVkE/w-d-xo.html Best of luck with your studio!

Thank you so much Lauren! @@LyraLauren

Hi Lilly! I got my crash mats from a U.S. based gymnastics company called Z Athletic. If you’re staying low like my setup, most people opt for 4in mats. Bouldering mats are popular for low height setups too. If you’re going higher you probably want 8in or even 12in mats. You can always ask your studio what mats they use/recommend as they’ll be more knowledgeable than me :)

Hi JDa’ N! I have a hollow steel hoop that’s powder-coated. What about your hoop hurts your hands?

@@LyraLauren it is steel hoop. I bought it because u. Like ur videos and decide to learn. I didn't know i have to use the power coated🤔😊

You don’t need it to be powder-coated! It just takes awhile to build up calluses on your hands, so it doesn’t irritate the skin. Hope you’re able to work with an instructor near you! Happy you found aerials!

Glad to hear it ☺️

Hey Maeve! The rig in the video is Uplift Active’s rig. I have a video reviewing it with more details if you’re interested! th-cam.com/video/8C-eJNYNsu0/w-d-xo.html

Hi Marina! What brand are you interested in? The rig?

@@LyraLauren Sorry I'm using the translator, I'm talking about the structure that supports the hoop 😊

Oh, gotcha! It’s a Ludwig rig made by Vvolfy. I talk about it in this video: th-cam.com/video/GvIGEOCuVkE/w-d-xo.html

Aw, thanks Ali! I’m glad you’ve found a setup that works for you!

Thanks Amanda! I’m glad you found it helpful ☺️

You’ve got the right mindset 💪 Straddle mount is a tough one!

Hi Dicotomia! You can start at any age and the best way to start is by going to a studio. It’s very expensive to buy safe gear, and it’s easy to hurt yourself if you start without instruction, so it’s not recommended to self teach. One of the best parts about aerial is the community so you don’t want to miss out on that either :)

@@LyraLauren oh! Thank you so much ! 🤗 I'm glad you warned me it would be bad to hurt me.

Oof. You realized the footprint was different after you bought it?

The 11ft rig is actually only 9’4” and even at that height it’s 13’8” across. I talked to their customer service rep about it and she said they didn’t know it was that short or that wide. I guess they never measured their product.

Wow, that’s crazy! I _think_ mine goes higher than 9’4”, but I can’t check it since my ceiling is 10ft…

Sounds like your teacher hasn’t explained why they don’t want you to use your legs, so I’d recommend asking! It sounds exhausting…you must be quite strong!

Thanks Luna! My hoop is from Firetoys with a sparkle white powder coating.

Hi! I talk about my rig in this video: Ludwig Aerial Rig: Unboxing and First Impressions th-cam.com/video/GvIGEOCuVkE/w-d-xo.html

Aw thanks ☺️

Thanks Fatmah! Are there any topics you’re particularly interested in?

@@LyraLauren yes thank you for asking! What are some beautiful transition moves, how to create shapes in between hard poses during a routine. Which muscle groups are active during certain poses, for example during amazon you pull with one arm and push with the other. Also what are some tips to control nausea while spinning. When is the best time to eat before practice? 🖤

Yeah, rigs are not very affordable :/

Hi Yuuki! What mount were taught to pull up for?

@@LyraLauren from a straddle

Hi! Yes, the rig is rated for drops, but you’d need to have to set higher than I do to do drops on silks.

Hi Violet! My mats are from Z Athletic: zathletic.net/landing-mats/z-athletic-6ft-x-3ft-x-4in-landing-mat-crash-mat

Hi Olivia! I have two of these zathletic.net/landing-mats/z-athletic-6ft-x-3ft-x-4in-landing-mat-crash-mat

Great question, Scarlet! I’d recommend going to a class and see how it goes. The intro classes are a perfect way to learn the exercises that will help build the muscles you’ll need. Most people I know didn’t have a lot of upper body strength before starting and they gained it just by going to class. Hope that helps!

@@LyraLauren Thanks a lot for the answer, Lyra, I feel more confident to try now! I wish you a wonderful weekend! 💜

I agree. Just start and you'll get stronger as you go

Hi Amy! Hoop size is mostly a personal preference, so the best way is to try a few sizes at your studio and see which size feels most comfortable. However, any company that sells hoops will also provide a size guide and how to measure yourself for their size guide. Hope that helps!

Thank you 😊 At 7ft you’d be pretty limited in what you can do, but whether it’s worth it would be up to you! In my other rig video, th-cam.com/video/8C-eJNYNsu0/w-d-xo.html, I show what the limitations are at 8.5ft which might give you a better idea of what it would be like. In the description of that video, there are time stamps for when the rig is low. However, the benefit to having the Ludwig with the 6ft header is that you probably wouldn’t be kicking the legs at low heights. Hope that helps!

@@LyraLauren that explanation is incredibly helpful, thank you very much! Wishing you a great day :)

Hey Zoe! Great call out! I added a link to the Vvolfy setup video under the link to the assembly instructions in the description box.

I have a Ludwig rig and the vvolfy video was not super helpful for me. :(