What is Perform Athlete?
Perform Athlete is a structured strength and conditioning program built specifically for acrobats - with dedicated tracks for bases, middles, and flyers, so your training directly reflects the demands of your role.
This isn’t just general strength training.
It’s targeted, performance-driven programming designed to build the strength, control, and resilience that actually shows up on stage - under load, under fatigue, and in high-pressure moments.
The structure is simple and intentional: 3 x 60-minute sessions per week, giving you focused, progressive training that fits seamlessly around training, rehearsals, shows, and life on the road.
For those between contracts - or ready to push their capacity further - there’s an optional 4th session too.
My story
I'm Shani.
Professional acrobat. Strength coach. Founder of Perform Athlete.
I've spent years building and refining a program that I genuinely wish had existed earlier in my career. One built on the belief that circus artists deserve the same level of structured, high-performance training as any elite athlete.
Nobody had created anything for us.
So I did.
My goal has and always will be the same - to raise the standard of how acrobats train, and give every artist the confidence to walk into the gym knowing exactly what to do and why.
Programs
Acrobat Strength Program
A structured strength program built specifically for acrobats, with dedicated Base, Middle and Flyer tracks to meet the demands of each role. Three 60-minute sessions per week designed to build strength that transfers directly to performance.
Smashlete Sessions
Whether you’re traveling, at show call, or simply without a gym, Smashlete Sessions use bodyweight and bands to keep your training consistent and strength progressing anywhere, anytime.
Complimentary to all members on the Acrobat Program.
Schools Program
A progressive strength and athletic development program designed to build resilient, capable, high-performing young athletes. Focused on movement quality, strength foundations, and long-term development. Each program is tailored to the unique demands of circus, dance, gymnastics, parkour, and other movement-based disciplines.
1. Open your invite email from Movement and tap the link.
2. Log in with the email you signed up with.
3. Add it to your home screen for easy access:
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iPhone: Share → Add to Home Screen
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Android: Menu (⋮) → Add to Home Screen
Your program will then open like an app from your phone.
How to download the app
Train with purpose. Perform like an Athlete.
Stay Connected with Perform Athlete
Stay in the loop and sign up for the Perform Athlete mailing list to be the first to hear about new training cycles, program updates, workshops, and in-person sessions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Get In Touch
Questions about the program?
Send a message, and I’ll help you find the right approach to meet your performance goals and get the most out of your training.