On The Fly– Fitness Center Review

Read FitnessFoodieSTL’s fitness studio review for On The Fly

Overview of On The Fly

New for 2024, On the Fly Productions offers Elevated Fitness Classes that give people with ZERO experience an opportunity to train like an aerialist!  Their fitness classes are so much fun to attend – you don’t even realize you are working out!  Taught by actual aerialists, not only will you have incredible instruction but you might catch a glimpse of their high flying talent!  On The Fly was originally created for aerial professionals and kids, and they are thrilled to now offer Adult Fitness Classes. Co-owner, Jennifer Ragan, said “Why should kids have all the fun?” – I couldn’t agree more!  

Location of On the Fly

Depending on the class type and time, On the Fly teaches within 2 locations:

1. Daytime classes – Inside of ICE All Star Cheer in the Chesterfield Valley. 17387 Edison Ave, Chesterfield, MO 63005.
2. Evening classes – Inside of Principia School, Black Box Theatre 13201 Clayton Rd, Town & Country, Mo 63131.

Who Would Like On The Fly

• Anyone looking to add FUN to their fitness routine
• Moms looking to workout while their kids are safe/entertained (FREE childcare!)
• Individuals looking to improve upper body & grip strength
• Anyone with previous gymnastics experience would excel here!

Classes at On The Fly

1. Elevated Fitness Classes – All abilities and no experience needed to attend. 

Get a full body workout and gain the strength needed to become an Adult Aerialist.  The exercises will vary by day, targeting different muscle groups to improve overall body & grip strength. Having FUN is a must! Modifications are available for all abilities.

• Start off your workout with a cardio and stretching warmup
• Then rotate through strengthen & tone your muscles with various exercises using aerial silks, resistance bands and your own body weight.
• After your rotations, it’s time for bungee fitness – strap your harness on and FLY!  The bungee portion of the class offers both great cardio and toning; the instructors will give you freedom to try various techniques from flying pushups, star jumps, runs, leap & lunge and more. 
• End your workout with aerial yoga to stretch out the muscles using their brightly colored aerial silks.

All remaining classes in February are FREE for all to experience the magic of Aerial fitness. Paid memberships, which include unlimited classes & childcare, begin March 4th at an introductory price of $39/month for the first 4 months! The schedule of classes is still evolving as they are learning what works best for their members. As of end of February, classes run Monday – Friday at 9am, 10:30am & 12pm.  They also offer a early AM (6am) and evening class once per week.  Stay tuned for updates as they finalize their schedule for March.

2. Adult Aerial Classes – for those looking to build on the Elevated Fitness learnings and truly become an Aerialist, check out one of their more advanced offerings:

• Conditioning/Silks Tuesday/Thursday 7:30-9pm
• Conditioning/Trpeze/Lyra  Wednesday 7:30-9pm
• Open Studio (non-instructed) Saturday 12-1pm

3. Kids Programs – Circus & Aerial Classes, Summer Camps, Birthday Parties and more – see their website to learn more!

What Makes On The Fly Unique: 

• It’s such a fun & memorable workout and so much more exciting than “going to the gym”. It’s unlike anything you have done before!
• All abilities, shapes & sizes are welcome – no experience necessary.
• FREE Childcare/Open Gym is available for kids 6 months and older while parents workout
• Floating Bouncy Floor protects your joints.

PRO TIPS:

• Leave all your rings & bracelets at home (or take them off before class), as they could tear the silks and can’t be worn during class. 
• Expect to feel sore in your arms and core during & after class!

Membership Options

• All remaining classes in February are FREE for all to experience the magic of Aerial fitness. Paid memberships, which include unlimited classes & childcare, begin March 4th at an introductory price of $39/month for the first 4 months!

Fun Facts

• On the Fly produces global aerial shows for clients like Cirque du Soleil, Royal Caribbean Cruise line, Nickelodeon and more. 
• Despite a global presence, On the Fly is based in St Louis & co-owned by Jennifer Ragan & Jason Whicker

Amenities at On The Fly:

• Childcare/Open Gym for kids while parents’ workout
• Open cubbies are available to store your belongings during class.  These are visible from the floating floor, so your personal items are always safe.
• Bathroom
  

Final Thoughts 

I went into On The Fly a bit nervous, but I came out feeling great – my muscles were challenged and most importantly, I had fun!  On my second visit, I brought a few friends along and it was great to experience something new together.  I’m not sure that I’m meant to be an aerialist, but training like one is super fun and a great way to add variety to my fitness routine. They are definitely worth checking out!

Visit the website to learn more or check them out on social media – Instagram: @ontheflystlstudios or
Facebook: On The Fly St. Louis Studios 

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