Off Stage: The Crosstraining for Performing Arts Podcast

Britta Paulin
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All things strength and flexibility crosstraining for performing artists. Resources and discussions to give you the resources you need to feel confident training outside the studio, and get the results you want to see on stage.

  1. 11/21/2025

    Ep #52: How to get results during a busy holiday season

    Think back to how you felt in February last year-if it was anything short of "yeah I f*****g slayed training through the holidays this year"...this ep is for you. I'll give you simple, actionable tactics to implement December through January, whether it's a ton of gigs, the studio showcase, a f ton of travel or all of the above that throws you off-let's make a plan. Stay connected with me and our team: Newsletter subscribe: Exclusive tips and tricks, including the "Sunday Secret" Follow me on IG: @britta.athleticarts Join The Training Club Stay connected with me and our team: Newsletter subscribe: Exclusive tips and tricks, including the "Sunday Secret" Follow me on IG: @britta.athleticarts Join The Training Club

    24 min

  2. 11/08/2025

    Ep #51: Auditioning and putting yourself out there as a 30 something dancer, interview with Merry King

    Merry King is a multi talented dancer, aerialist and vocalist, have a sit down with us as she shares her journey as a 30 something dancer doing all the things. A little bit more about all the things she embodies:  Merry Annette King brings radiant joy and captivating energy to every stage. With a PhD in Communication and a career built on resilience, her performances captivate audiences and her story empowers them to begin again. She builds unique connection with audiences in every venue, from theatrical stages to corporate workshops. Mentioned in this episode: Merry's website Merry's IG: @circusmerry Stay connected with me and our team: Newsletter subscribe: Exclusive tips and tricks, including the "Sunday Secret" Follow me on IG: @britta.athleticarts Join The Training Club Stay connected with me and our team: Newsletter subscribe: Exclusive tips and tricks, including the "Sunday Secret" Follow me on IG: @britta.athleticarts Join The Training Club

    48 min

  3. 10/24/2025

    Ep #50: The difference between stretching and flexibility training

    Stretching is a tool used in both flexibility training and other useful situations like active recovery. Tune in to the episode to learn more about what sorts of adjustments you should be making to your stretching technique depending on your intended outcome.  And we'll also be discussing the ways in which performing artists need to approach stretching and flexibility training differently than muggles and mainstream athletes.  Stay connected with me and our team: Newsletter subscribe: Exclusive tips and tricks, including the "Sunday Secret" Follow me on IG: @britta.athleticarts Join The Training Club Stay connected with me and our team: Newsletter subscribe: Exclusive tips and tricks, including the "Sunday Secret" Follow me on IG: @britta.athleticarts Join The Training Club

    18 min

  4. 10/10/2025

    Ep #49: Pregnancy update and answers to client questions

    Insight into my strength, flex, and dance training into the third trimester. And, sharing the answers to common questions from clients right now (in case you're wondering the same!), covering: -Grip giving out during lifts -Split squat stance cues -Warm ups for skill work Mentioned in this episode: -Full episode on warm ups -Coach Kate on IG: @coachkatemorales -App: BetterYou Stay connected with me and our team: Newsletter subscribe: Exclusive tips and tricks, including the "Sunday Secret" Follow me on IG: @britta.athleticarts Join The Training Club Stay connected with me and our team: Newsletter subscribe: Exclusive tips and tricks, including the "Sunday Secret" Follow me on IG: @britta.athleticarts Join The Training Club

    33 min

  5. 09/27/2025

    Ep #48: How I build programs

    Pulling back the curtain so you can see some of the frameworks and considerations I take account for when creating programs for artistic athletes.  Stay connected with me and our team: Newsletter subscribe: Exclusive tips and tricks, including the "Sunday Secret" Follow me on IG: @britta.athleticarts Join The Training Club Stay connected with me and our team: Newsletter subscribe: Exclusive tips and tricks, including the "Sunday Secret" Follow me on IG: @britta.athleticarts Join The Training Club

    29 min

  6. 09/12/2025

    Ep #47: Common mistakes in waterfall practice

    If you can only do waterfalls at the wall, but freak out the second you don't have that spot, this is the episdode for you. I'll walk you through some common technique mistakes that often keep people scared of performing the full waterfall such as: -How to load the spine -The role your glutes play -When to bend your knees -Ideal stance position Mentioned in this episode: Allison Schieler Stay connected with me and our team: Newsletter subscribe: Exclusive tips and tricks, including the "Sunday Secret" Follow me on IG: @britta.athleticarts Join The Training Club

    21 min

  7. 08/29/2025

    Ep #46: How are your proportions effecting your performance?

    Have you ever wondered if something besides your exercise selection and training intensity is holding you back? Let's take a detailed look at some of the body proportion puzzles that effect your training in terms of strength, flexibility, and performance in your combos. I'll walk you through some biomechanical considerations for limb and torso length, rib cage shape, q-angle of the femur, and muscular insertion points.  Mentioned in this episode: Load Women Fundraiser Enneagram test Stay connected with me and our team: Newsletter subscribe: Exclusive tips and tricks, including the "Sunday Secret" Follow me on IG: @britta.athleticarts Join The Training Club

    47 min

  8. 08/15/2025

    Ep #45: A training vocabulary crash course

    Let's get on the same page with some vocabulary that often gets misused in the crosstraining for performing arts world. Understanding these terms on a simple yet profound level can help you hone in on exactly where you need help in your training program, and communicate that clearly with your coach.  Clear communication creates more opportunities for hard and meaningful work.  Mentioned in this episode: Competition prep episode Stay connected with me and our team: Newsletter subscribe: Exclusive tips and tricks, including the "Sunday Secret" Follow me on IG: @britta.athleticarts Join The Training Club

    27 min
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