Sunday Times

Health profession­als on aerial silks training

- Dr Mike Posthumus, head of Sports Performanc­e at the Sports Science Institute of South Africa in Cape Town. Robin Spacey, Pilates instructor, with her own studio in Cape Town, and a student at the Silk Workshop.

"Training core muscles – which get engaged in every move on aerial silks – improves stabilisat­ion and reduces the risk of injury."

"Core training improves spinal and postural control which stabilises and aligns the spine and pelvis."

"While building strong muscles you will be helping to prevent and treat several chronic diseases. Also, very importantl­y, you will be building stronger bones, thereby reducing fracture risk." “I didn’t realise how many muscles I was not using until I started climbing (the silks). I have developed nice upper body strength over five years.”

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