Welcome back OFFSET MED Listeners! We are back and better than ever with Season 2: Episode 1 of The Offset Podcast. Join Aaron and Dylan on their journey with Offset Med as they strive to make an impact in the hip-hop and urban dance community. In this episode they discuss their experiences  at Kings of the 805, Cerritos Spectacular Dance Showcase, Fusion Dance Competition, Kut Da Breaks!, and highlight what's to come next on the podcast. 

Thank you for supporting The Offset Podcast where we challenge how you think, move, and feel. We hope you share, comment, subscribe, or leave us a review. To reach out to us you can send us an email at [email protected] ! Together we can develop ourselves "offset" so we can perform our best on set! 

We're sitting down with Aaron today, taking a deeper look into what inspired him to create OFFSET MED and find out a little more about his journey from the early stages of conception to its current state. In this episode, he shares both his professional and personal perspectives about creating OFFSET MED and what the future holds. We hope you enjoy this podcast and learn more about what happens behind the scenes at OFFSET MED

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Thank you for supporting The Offset Podcast where we challenge how you think, move, and feel. We hope you share, subscribe, and reach out to us! Together we can develop ourselves "offset" so we can perform our best on set! 

Welcome to another episode of The Offset Podcast! Today we talk with Krystle about her experience working as a Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) in the performing arts setting, lessons from being a Pole Instructor at FemBody Fitness, and common misconceptions about pole fitness and aerial arts. We deep dive into several interesting topics such as addressing the stigma of pole dancing, what to expect during a class experience, and much more! You can find out more about Kyrstle and even schedule your own consult with her at https://krystlecelis.com or find her on Instagram @xtal_15 

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“Together we can change how we perform on set by developing ourselves offset.”

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Show Outline:

Krystle's Background (1:16 to 4:07)

Athletic Training (4:37 to 7:16)

Pole Dancing & Aerial Silks (8:37 to 16:50)

Physical Demands of the Art (17:20 to 26:40)

Injuries in Pole (26:50 to 30:50)

Injury Prevention for Pole (31:35 to 37:15)

From dancer to fitness professional, Karl Flores has rapidly distinguished himself as a world class trainer. With humble beginnings as a hip hop dancer on Barkada Modern and working as a physical therapy aide, Karl’s grit and determination accelerated his success as a Tier 3 Personal Trainer at Equinox. Karl is also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist certification from the National Strength and Conditioning Association. With his knowledge of exercise programming, influencing health behaviors, and background in dance, Karl has created his own unique approach to training. To learn more you can follow him at https://www.flrstraining.com/

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Offset Med Shout Outs: 

Ziad Dahdul, Physical Therapist Owner of Ignite Phyzio & Sports Performance 

IG: @ignitephyzio

Diana Wang, Physical Therapist and Co-Founder of Combat Physio Docs

IG: @combatphysiodocs 

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Transition from Dance to Fitness  (2:20 to 14:40), Movement Fundamentals, Creating Awareness, Strength Training for Health (15:28 to  27:05),  Exercise Programming, Applications for Dance Teams, Warm-Up & Cool Down, Nutrition (27:20 to 43:30), Coaching Philosophy, Rest/Sleep, Training Performance & Habits (43:38 to 47:51), Working with Lyle Beniga & STEEZY Studios (49:48 to 52:53), Personal Training as Problem Solving, Lessons from Equinox, Starting a Fitness Career (52:58 to 1:09:20), Closing Remarks  (1:09:47)

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Thanks for joining us on our show! We are looking to invite more amazing guest speakers so if you are interested or want to refer someone, please shoot us a message at [email protected] "Together we can change how we perform on set by developing ourselves offset."