Welcome to The Compression In The Air!
A 4 Week Class Series teaching you how to build compression strength specifically for your aerial.
Starting March 4th, 2026!
This class series is designed to give you more tools to build compression strength in a progressive and effective way, understand how compression strength works as part of whole body movements, and how to train compression that will support those bigger aerial skills.
If you struggle with…
… Compressing tightly in a hang
… Compressing with straight legs
… Understanding the connection between compression, the pelvis and the core
… Compressing while also moving other parts of the body
These classes are for you, to help you build more strength and awareness in your body while in the air.
We’ll be learning the following:
How to efficiently warm up your whole body for compression strength training
How to assess your current level of compression strength, and what you need to specifically focus on to improve it
Compression strength and how it relates to range of motion and flexibility
The connection between the core, the pelvis and the hip flexors, and how this changes when hanging
How to modify compression strength drills in the air
How to train compression strength as part of skill based movements, with a specific focus on hanging
Programming your compression strength training into your aerial practice
Each class will be practical and led by Aerial Strength and Conditioning Coach Verity Bradford. You’ll receive feedback and be able to as questions throughout the sessions. There will be time at the end of each class for Q and A.
Class Dates:
Wednesday 4th March, 4.30pm GMT
Wednesday 11th March, 4.30pm GMT
Wednesday 18th March, 4.30pm GMT
Wednesday 25th March, 4.30pm GMT
Yes, there will be recordings if you can’t make the classes live! 🎉
Week 1 - Floor And Air Fundamentals
In week 1 we’ll look at the fundamentals of compression strength on the floor and in the air. We’ll look at how to break it down to the very basics, focusing on accessibility through unique movements and modifications. We’ll also use this session as an opportunity to assess ourselves, and we’ll cover some some basic anatomy.
Week 2 - The Core/Pelvis /Hip Flexor Connection
In week 2 we’ll focus on more than just hip flexion, but how to connect this with your core and pelvis to create tighter compression. If you lift your legs in a hang and feel blocked or stuck, we’ll look at how to troubleshoot this so that you can lift your legs higher. We’ll look at the difference between training this on the floor vs in the air.
Week 3 - Compression and Mobility
In week 3 we’ll focus on how you can increase range of motion and improve mobility to support compression strength. We’ll utilise the seated pike and pancake, and then we’ll work on both of these positions in the air. We’ll look at how this relates to and can improve aerial skills like inverts and meathooks.
Week 4 - Compression And Skill Based Movement
In our final week we’ll explore how to train compression strength for skill based movements. This will build on some of what we’ve already covered in the previous classes, but go deeper into how compression is integral to skill based movements. We’ll look at how to compress in different types of hangs and inverted positions, plus cover some pushing drills to help balance out the pulling. We’ll also look at programming and how to continue your training beyond the classes.
Here’s what each week’s classes and training will cover.
Who this class series is for:
- Aerialists who want to build more compression strength for their aerial skills, particularly things like inverts or meathooks
- Aerialists who want to nerd out and learn more about how to train compression strength in different ways
- Aerialists who coach and want new, unique and accessible drills to teach to their students
Pre-requisites:
To get the most out of these classes you’ll need to have been training aerial for at least 6 months. You don’t need to have any prior experience training compression strength.
What you’ll need:
Something you can hang from e.g. a pull up bar, rings, aerial apparatus. A small amount of floor space to train in. A yoga mat would be useful for a bit of extra comfort. You’ll also need two yoga blocks and a lightweight resistance band.
(Please note if you don’t have apparatus you can hang from during the classes, you can still sign up and do them in your own time when you do have access to apparatus.)
Investment: £90
Time Commitment: 4 x 75 minute classes
If you have any questions, please email info@veritybcoaching.com
Ready to explore and improve your compression strength? Sign up here!
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FAQ’s
Still got questions or not sure if this is right for you? Drop me a message!
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No! It’s fine if you can only make a couple live or if you watch all of them on replay in your own time. I'm aware not everyone will have access to equipment at the time of classes.
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Yes, you’ll have access to the recordings within 24 hours of the live class, and you have lifetime access to them.
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You don't need a lot of floor space, but you'll need access to something that you can hang from with space all the way around you.
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These classes are not for complete beginners, so I don't recommend them if you're brand new to aerial (unless you've been doing something like calisthenics or training at the gym for some time). If you’ve been training aerial for 6 months or longer you should be fine to attend the classes.
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You can still attend the classes live, and just join in with the warm up and floor drills, then do the class again when you have access to equipment. Or feel free to wait until you have access to equipment and go through the replay.
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My compression program focuses on fundamentals of compression strength using floor based drills. These classes build on that with drills in the air, that are more specific to aerial skills.
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These classes are non-refundable and non-transferrable.