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The Posterior Chain & The Aerial Dancer: Why Focusing on the Lower Body can Improve Performance
A blog post I wrote on suspension training and shoulder hypertrophy gained significant attention in the pole community, leading to an...
Abbi Rennes
Jul 155 min read
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Why Having Dieticians, Physical Therapists, & Counselors Alongside a Trainer can help with Navigating the Complexities of Change
Prone Arm Raise w/ Rhomboid Activation Working with many clients, especially dancers or those post-rehab, reveals common threads. One is...
Abbi Rennes
Jan 225 min read
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The Aerial Dancer Shoulder: Possible Reasons for Overdevelopment of the Anterior Deltoids & Upper Trapezius & How to Combat the Imbalance
When an athlete starts an aerial dance journey, one of the major physical changes that people will notice often comes from the shoulders...
Abbi Rennes
Jan 66 min read
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5 Common Core Exercises You'll See in Group Fitness & How to Modify them on the Fly While Pregnant
Frequently during pregnancy, I encounter contraindicated exercises in group fitness classes. Rather than panicking, I've compiled a list...
Abbi Rennes
Dec 27, 20242 min read
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BLACK FRIDAY SPECIAL for the First Time Ever in 2024
Man, what a year it has been! I'm so glad to have served so many amazing people this year. I like to keep my business small, and because...
Abbi Rennes
Nov 15, 20242 min read
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Factors That Limit Movement and Why They Matter
Something that many dancers as well as athletes run into in their daily practice is not knowing "why" a movement isn't working for them....
Abbi Rennes
Jul 1, 20246 min read
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Preparing for a Dance Performance?: Thoughts to Help Manage Performance Anxiety
There are many factors that can facilitate growth in a person's performance as well as enhance it. However, there are also factors that...
Abbi Rennes
Jun 11, 20247 min read
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"You Don't Have to Love Your Body" : Why I Choose to be a Body Neutral Personal Trainer
I am choosing to write arguably another controversial topic but also an important one. As a personal trainer I have made the stance that...
Abbi Rennes
Mar 21, 20243 min read
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Functional Aging Techniques: The Benefits of a Corrective Exercise & Therapy Focused Personal Trainer
Something that has been drilled into me a lot throughout the end of my current round of training is developing what they call, "just the...
Abbi Rennes
Mar 15, 20243 min read
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Does Weight Matter In Pole Sport? It Depends: Thoughts From a Certified Personal Trainer
This post was inspired by an interesting debate online on whether or not a person's weight matters in pole sport. With two polar options....
Abbi Rennes
Mar 8, 20244 min read
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Why did I Decide to Become a Certified Personal Trainer?: My Journey to Mobility - and Beyond!
My personal reasons for becoming an ISSA Certified Personal Trainer. What I want to do with it and why it matters to me.
Abbi Rennes
Mar 6, 20248 min read
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Doing Pole Sport & Strength Training at the Same Time?: 8 Tips to Get You Going
I was saying to a lovely lady the other day, "you can have more than one love when it comes to fitness." And nothing could be more true!...
Abbi Rennes
Feb 16, 20247 min read
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The Difference Between Fear & Mental Blocks in Pole Sport and Why it Matters
This has happened to me plenty of times when prepping for competition. All of a sudden a move I could do every day in the studio I...
Abbi Rennes
Feb 16, 20244 min read
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Injury Prevention: Why I am Concerned about the Quality of My Movement Patterns
Now most of you will probably know by now but I'm an injury prevention and preventative care advocate for every and all athletes....
Abbi Rennes
Feb 16, 20245 min read
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Deloading: A Critical Component for My Own Fitness Journey
Deloading: A Critical Component for My Own Fitness Journey First off - what is deloading? Fantastic Question! Trevor Folker from MVMT...
Abbi Rennes
Feb 16, 20244 min read
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The Power of Slow and Steady Progression in Dance
In the world of dance, it's easy to get caught up in the desire for quick results and instant improvement. We often find ourselves...
Abbi Rennes
Feb 16, 20242 min read
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The Importance of Cross Training for Dancers
The Importance of Cross Training for Dancers As a dancer, you know that your body is your instrument. You rely on it to execute precise...
Abbi Rennes
Feb 16, 20242 min read
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Incorporating Mobility Training into Your Dance Routine
Incorporating Mobility Training into Your Dance Routine As a dancer, you know the importance of flexibility and range of motion in your...
Abbi Rennes
Feb 16, 20242 min read
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The Benefits of Active Flexibility Training
The Benefits of Active Flexibility Training Flexibility is a crucial aspect of any athlete's training regimen, especially for dancers,...
Abbi Rennes
Feb 16, 20242 min read
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Unlocking Your Range of Motion Potential
Unlocking Your Range of Motion Potential At Fluid Strength Studio, we understand that every athlete is unique and has different goals...
Abbi Rennes
Feb 16, 20242 min read
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