Welcome to The Stretchiflex Blog - where movement meets artistry.
Here you’ll find practical training tips, mindset musings, and wellness tools designed for performing artists in Melbourne (and beyond). Whether you’re rehearsing eight shows a week, recovering from a role, or finding your rhythm again, these posts will help you move freely, rest deeply, and stay creative - on and off the stage.
Pumpkin, Spice, and everything nice
Today’s blog has some sugar (pumpkin recipe inspo), it has some spice (mobility exercises that’ll hit the spot!), and it has something nice (aka: my most favourite item this month!). I’m so glad you’re here to check out my inner thoughts. It’s always a bit of a wild ride. Let’s gooo.
Reset Time (from a “cereal overeater”)
Hey hey hey! Welcome back to the StretchiFlex blog & more importantly, a warm welcome to SPRING! Now I know what you’re thinking. “Caitlin, we had to listen to you rant about weather last time you published a blog!” and you’re not wrong. But fear not. I will limit my rambling if you follow my train of thought for just a moment…
Favourite exercise for _____?
Carli and Carolyn sat down again for another fun chat - this time, about a few of our favorite EXERCISES!
(Including the ever important exercise of resting and being calm).
Taking control of your health: for artists.
Whether you're a dancer, actor, or musician: the right fitness program can do wonders for enhancing your performance, preventing injuries, and boosting your confidence - meaning your fitness ability won’t get in the way of your creative choices!
Resting well.
8 ways for you, dear artist and performer, to improve your rest while increasing your overall well-being (but generally just to be a happy, less stressed, and inspired person, who happens to be exceptionally well rested!) 🫶🏼
7 Snack ideas to carry with you (without needing a fridge)
Sometimes big days between locations calls for lots of on-hand snacks, but little travel space (and no fridge!).
A conversation with Carli and Carolyn.
Carolyn and Carli sit down to answer some fun little q’s to dive a litter deeper into their thoughts and experience.
The Apple Doesn’t fall far from the Tree
Today, I have a few things I’d love to share with you, so stick around for 1. the form of exercise that is my latest obsession; 2. my July favourite; and 3. my tips on how to choose the right personal trainer for you.
6 Mental Health Resources for Performing Artists.
A short but detailed list of organizations focused on the mental health and wellbeing for performing artists in Melbourne, Australia - and why we love them!
Fueling for Performance: The Importance of Carbohydrates.
Learning to fuel your body for your field is an important key of being a performing artist! Here is a little but necessary explanation on the importance of carbs, their benefits, and why not to exclude them.
Daily Wellness for Performing Artists.
As a performing artist, your entire physical being is, for the most part, your livelihood.
Prioritizing your wellbeing amongst a busy schedule is going to make a world of difference to your capacity and ability to make strong, creative choices at work and home!