Hey there! @taiava While it is true that you can save some money in class by conditioning at home, or in a gym, nothing will quite match what you do with the fabric. If you have no strength routine in place, then its definitely a good idea to look up some basic arm, chest, and back exercises. But when I very first started with silks I didn't do that. I just made the agreement with myself that if I started going to classes, I would make it a priority and I would keep going, so that I wouldn't loose any progress. About eight years later, (now) I can't imagine my life without my circus family. (you will find who those people are in your local area). The one piece of advice I would give you is this... keep going. Every week, at least once a week. The body adapts really quickly to this, and you will amaze yourself. If you only go once a month.. you will probably be frustrated and not see progress, and your classes may feel like they were a waste of money. But if you go every week you will see your strength change and it will propel you forward. Just don't be discouraged at the start. I remember after my first class I was weak and tired for days. That will pass and you will be amazed as you gain strength. Also please always go slow. Pay attention to your grip. This is as dangerous as it is fun, and a part of being a good aerial artist, is paying attention to your safety and never doing anything you don't feel 100% confident your ready for. Good luck to you! :)

I like aerial silk ) and perform aerial burlesque in Russia ))