{"id":33449,"date":"2016-11-15T12:26:31","date_gmt":"2016-11-15T12:26:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.jomec.co.uk\/altcardiff\/?p=33449"},"modified":"2016-11-29T14:10:59","modified_gmt":"2016-11-29T14:10:59","slug":"no-fit-state-is-the-new-fit-fad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jomec.co.uk\/altcardiff\/active\/no-fit-state-is-the-new-fit-fad","title":{"rendered":"NoFit State is the new fit-fad"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Cardiff circus No Fit State host a range of alternative exercises classes to get fit<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for a quirky way to exercise, No Fit State\u2019s circus workshops are the perfect way to shape up this winter.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nofitstate.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">circus company<\/a>\u00a0told alt.cardiff that the best class to start toning up with is <a href=\"https:\/\/uk.patronbase.com\/_NoFitStateClasses\/Seasons\/View?season_id=HAND\" target=\"_blank\">Acrobatics<\/a>,\u00a0as this is open to all abilities and includes lessons from a high-performance trampolinist on how to tumble, trampoline and how to perfect pyramids and handstands.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_33699\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"width: 480px\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.jomec.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/catrin-pyramid1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-33699\" src=\"http:\/\/www.jomec.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/catrin-pyramid1.jpg\" alt=\"The NoFit State Acrobatics class proving that pyramid work develops both shapes and relationships, they said.\" width=\"480\" height=\"290\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">The NoFit State Acrobatics class proving that pyramid work develops both shapes and relationships, they said.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The welcoming familial atmosphere of all <a href=\"https:\/\/uk.patronbase.com\/_NoFitStateClasses\/Productions\" target=\"_blank\">16 classes<\/a>\u00a0applies to novices, the experienced and even those who simply wish to improve their stage persona.<\/p>\n<p>Catrin Chandler,19, from Newport is in the <a href=\"https:\/\/uk.patronbase.com\/_NoFitStateClasses\/Productions?category=YC\" target=\"_blank\">Youth Circus<\/a>\u00a0and has been a professional circus gymnast with No Fit State for six years, and is now taking Welsh talent to Australia in a circus internship this January. <a href=\"http:\/\/&lt;iframe width=&quot;560&quot; height=&quot;315&quot; src=&quot;https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7XeauyXN0_I&quot; frameborder=&quot;0&quot; allowfullscreen&gt;&lt;\/iframe&gt;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7XeauyXN0_I\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/a><\/p>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\"><\/script>\u201cIt\u2019s not just a place of exercise,\u201d said Catrin, \u201cbut people make so many memories there. It\u2019s amazing how many close bonds we all have as a circus family.\u201d<script src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\"><\/script><script src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\"><\/script><script src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\"><\/script><script src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\"><\/script>Catrin\u2019s favourite class is the <a href=\"https:\/\/uk.patronbase.com\/_NoFitStateClasses\/Seasons\/View?season_id=MASE\" target=\"_blank\">Aerial<\/a>\u00a0class where she develops triple trapeze skills. The fitness fanatic said this is the most physically beneficial class. \u201cThe classes are great exercise,&#8221; she added, &#8220;But as you have so much fun it\u2019s a different satisfaction from doing a three- hour session at the gym.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_33706\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"width: 480px\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.jomec.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/catrin-black.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-33706\" src=\"http:\/\/www.jomec.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/catrin-black.jpg\" alt=\"Catrin using the skills learned in the Acrobatics class in her performances with the Youth Circus last year\" width=\"480\" height=\"290\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Catrin using the skills learned in the Acrobatics class in her performances with the Youth Circus last year<\/p><\/div>\n<p>For juggling and tightwire enthusiasts, the <a href=\"https:\/\/uk.patronbase.com\/_NoFitStateClasses\/Seasons\/View?season_id=MISH\" target=\"_blank\">Circus Mish Mash<\/a>\u00a0class sounds like the perfect activity. If, however, you\u2019d like to improve self-confidence and stage presence,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/uk.patronbase.com\/_NoFitStateClasses\/Seasons\/View?season_id=CA\" target=\"_blank\">Creative Circus<\/a>\u00a0is the best class.<script src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\"><\/script><script src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\"><\/script><script src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\"><\/script>Program Administrator John Hosken praised the social, less competitive nature of the classes. \u201cThe Acrobatics class in particular is a great starting point,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>He added that anyone is welcome to turn up as there is no intimidating level structure in this Wednesday evening session.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe use expression and fun,\u201d he said, adding, \u201cWe play around and unlike gymnastics, the only competition is against yourself.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.jomec.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/NoFit-State1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-33454\" src=\"http:\/\/www.jomec.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/NoFit-State1.jpg\" alt=\"NoFit State\" width=\"385\" height=\"963\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jomec.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/NoFit-State1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.jomec.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/NoFit-State1-125x312.jpg 125w, https:\/\/www.jomec.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/NoFit-State1-307x768.jpg 307w, https:\/\/www.jomec.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/NoFit-State1-432x1080.jpg 432w, https:\/\/www.jomec.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/NoFit-State1-720x1800.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 385px) 100vw, 385px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cardiff circus No Fit State host a range of alternative 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