Fly on a Trapeze
Climb the ladder, step onto the platform and grab the bar while an instructor talks you through what happens next. Then push away, swing out over the net and feel your body become briefly weightless beneath the rig. A first flying-trapeze session usually starts with simple swings and basic positions before building towards moves such as a knee hang or, if you progress far enough, being caught by another performer. Flying trapeze is much more about timing and technique than brute strength. You need to learn when to kick, when to extend, how to keep your body aligned and when to release. Beginners are normally attached to safety lines throughout, with instructors controlling the progression from the ground and platform. You do not need a gymnastics background, although reasonable mobility and confidence at height help. Book a beginner session at a specialist circus school, trapeze school or adventure facility. Wear close-fitting sports clothing, remove jewellery and follow the instructors closely, particularly around ladders, platforms and release commands. Add this to your list and find out what it feels like to genuinely fly through the air under your own momentum.