Off Stage: The Crosstraining for Performing Arts Podcast
All things strength and flexibility crosstraining for performing artists. Resources and discussions to give you the resources you need to feel confident training outside the studio, and get the results you want to see on stage.
Episodes
52 episodes
Ep #52: How to get results during a busy holiday season
Think back to how you felt in February last year-if it was anything short of "yeah I fucking slayed training through the holidays this year"...this ep is for you.I'll give you simple, actionable tactics to implement December through Janu...
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Season 3
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Episode 53
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23:42
Ep #51: Auditioning and putting yourself out there as a 30 something dancer, interview with Merry King
Merry King is a multi talented dancer, aerialist and vocalist, have a sit down with us as she shares her journey as a 30 something dancer doing all the things. A little bit more about all the things she embodies: Merry Annette King ...
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Season 3
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Episode 51
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47:36
Ep #50: The difference between stretching and flexibility training
Stretching is a tool used in both flexibility training and other useful situations like active recovery. Tune in to the episode to learn more about what sorts of adjustments you should be making to your stretching technique depending on your in...
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Season 3
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Episode 50
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18:00
Ep #49: Pregnancy update and answers to client questions
Insight into my strength, flex, and dance training into the third trimester. And, sharing the answers to common questions from clients right now (in case you're wondering the same!), covering:-Grip giving out during lifts-Split sq...
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Season 3
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Episode 49
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32:56
Ep #48: How I build programs
Pulling back the curtain so you can see some of the frameworks and considerations I take account for when creating programs for artistic athletes. Stay connected with me and our team:
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Season 3
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Episode 48
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28:32
Ep #47: Common mistakes in waterfall practice
If you can only do waterfalls at the wall, but freak out the second you don't have that spot, this is the episdode for you. I'll walk you through some common technique mistakes that often keep people scared of performing the full waterfall such...
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21:20
Ep #46: How are your proportions effecting your performance?
Have you ever wondered if something besides your exercise selection and training intensity is holding you back? Let's take a detailed look at some of the body proportion puzzles that effect your training in terms of strength, flexibility, and p...
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Season 3
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Episode 46
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46:33
Ep #45: A training vocabulary crash course
Let's get on the same page with some vocabulary that often gets misused in the crosstraining for performing arts world. Understanding these terms on a simple yet profound level can help you hone in on exactly where you need help in your trainin...
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Season 3
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Episode 45
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26:45
Ep #44: CoreCraft workshop summary
If you missed the CoreCraft workshop this morning, or just want a quick refresher-this is the episode for you. I'll give you a quick and dirty download of core anatomy, function, and performance. As well as some juicy tidbits brough...
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Season 3
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Episode 44
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20:12
Ep #43: How to actually fkn engage your core
In this episode I'll walk you through the three different ways you can engage your core, and cue you through some better ways to feel like you're actually in touch with the tissues that control your torso. You if "engaging your core...
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Episode 43
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28:01
Ep #42: 3 lessons from this cycle of the Intensive
Myself and 16 artistic athletes just wrapped up the 2025 round of The Intensive, and I want to share three potent lessons from this cycle. I often find myself having these conversations with athletes in The Intensive, and this round was no exce...
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Season 3
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Episode 42
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30:11
Ep #41: Vocal arts and the crossover in athletic training with Samyukta Ranganathan
In this episode, I've invited the knowledgable Samyukta Ranganathan to share her experience in the vocal arts world. She holds a masters degree in Indian Classical Pedagogy, years of experience performing, and coaching other practitioners of In...
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1:03:12
Ep #40: What should your "split" be?
There are SO many ways to design a strength and flexibility program. You may have heard your bodybuilder friends talking about their "upper/lower split", and wondered if that's right for you. Or perhaps you've seen professional athletes doing a...
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Season 2
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Episode 40
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36:54
Ep #39: Sex worker forward approach to exercise science with MedusaMamiii
If you've ever mused over the talented MedusaMamiii, and noticed how her flow sequences don't seem like sequences at all, but rather pre-existing choreography straight from the soul...She's gonna reveal a ton of absolute gems in how you ...
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Ep #38: Spine training and getting back to backbending after injury
What if I told you that the same concepts that are going to help you get over the hump of that back tweak, are the same tools you're going to use to better your backbends? I'll tell ya all about it in this episode. Mentioned in this...
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Season 2
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Episode 38
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36:56
Ep #37: Should pole & dance athletes do OrangeTheory?
OrangeTheory and other circuit training style classes have benefits and detriments. Here are the specific variables to consider when discerning if these classes are right for your pole and dance goals:-The "chronic underload issue" in pole ...
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Season 2
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Episode 37
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38:29
Ep #36: Periodization for pole and dance competitions and performances
In this episode I'm taking you through a more detailed dive into the training phases of competition and performance. Do you know at what point to start tapering off crosstraining intensity? Do you know at what point to start looking for show qu...
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Season 2
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Episode 36
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38:20
Ep #35: How I train Clients in the Intensive (Throwback Episode)
If you've ever wondered what type of training happens in the Intensive, let me show you everything from Intake to Prep to the Integration phase. Of course, every athlete is a bit different, so I'll also be walking you through what types of conv...
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Season 2
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Episode 34
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1:16:56
Ep #34: Adjusting Crosstraining for a Performance
In this episode, we dive into the process of balancing strength and flexibility cross-training while preparing for peak performance as a pole or dance athlete. Discover why aiming for higher loads with fewer reps can keep your tissues ...
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34:57
Ep #33: Staying consistent during busy eras
In this episode I'll give you action items, and some important questions to ask yourself when you recognize that you're struggling with staying consistent.Mentioned in this episode:
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Season 2
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Episode 33
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17:23
Ep #32: Cardio crash course for pole and dance athletes
This episode serves as a mini crash course for implementing cardio training as a pole and dance athlete. I'll be answering your questions like:"Does choreo count as cardio" Sneak peek: No it doesn't listen to find out why!"How long shou...
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38:21
Ep #31: Getting back to peak training
If you've ever uttered the phrase "I just need to get back to training how I was pre-pandemic" or if there's a certain era of training that you have in your head as your "peak self" that you wanna get back to... this ep is for you.I'll ...
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Season 2
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Episode 31
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31:31
Ep #30: Training tips from The Intensive-Compression, hamstring positioning, and hip flexor snobbery
In this episode, I'm going to give you a behind the scenes look at some of the juicy conversations I've been having with Intensive clients. We'll take a look at:-Understanding how hip rotation effects your hamstring positio...
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Season 2
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Episode 30
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25:36
Ep #29: Competition training and prep
I've seen (and done myself) a lot of mistakes that could have been avoided on comp day. This episode serves as a resource for your questions like:"What should I eat before performing?""What should my warm up look like""What should m...
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Season 2
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Episode 29
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31:15