Have you ever dreamt of running away to join the circus and flying through the air with the greatest of ease?
Now is your chance. You can feel like you are part of the greatest show on earth at Flying Trapeze Philippines (FTP), located at Bonifacio Global City. Brought to Manila by aerialist Will Hsu, FTP features the first and only full-size flying trapeze rig in the Philippines, and one of only a few in Asia.
Who knows, there might be an opening at Cirque du Soleil, right? Here are 8 reasons to feel the thrill of the flying trapeze.
Here’s something new to tick off your bucket list. It’s not every day that you can say, “Hey, I’m gonna fly off a 25-foot platform and do a backflip while I’m at it”.
Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, children of all ages! (Okay, there’s an age limit: 6 years old, and those younger than 18 need parental consent).
Contrary to how it looks, you don’t have to be an acrobat. In fact, there’s no experience required. It’s open to anyone, no matter what size, athletic ability, or fitness level. You’ll be surprised at what you can accomplish – just jumping off the platform and feeling that first swing is an achievement in itself.
You’ve got a fear of heights? This is the best way to face it. You might think that the hardest part will be trying to do the tricks, but really, the challenge is climbing up that ladder and hopping off the platform. Once you’ve done that, the experience is exhilarating. For your first try, you’ll learn the basics: your stance before hopping off, then the double knee hang and a backflip dismount. At the end of your class, you’ll attempt a catch. Believe me, once you’ve tried all of this, you’ll find yourself wanting more.
Bored with the gym? Well, the flying trapeze is definitely one way to get that workout in, and you will surely feel it in your muscles the next day. When flying, you engage your upper body and core, and you’ll get that exercise without even having to think about it.
Nothing brings people together like shared adventure. This is a great venue for your barkada or officemates to just hang loose and have a good time. You can even hold birthday parties or team-building sessions here; you’ll just have to book it in advance. (No alcohol allowed though, for safety reasons!) Also, in a group class setting, you’re sure to meet new friends who will share your newfound love for flying.
Let’s admit it, this is pretty darn cool. Show your friends how daring you are. Go ahead and post that video. At the end of the day, you’ll have something much more exciting to post on Instagram than what you ate for lunch.
So, what are you waiting for? Fly now! Visit Flying Trapeze Philippines website here.
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