Ep213: How to Condition the Body for Rope Bottoming – An Interview with Exercise Physiologist Claire (Part 2)
Rope Podcast17 Marras 2025

Ep213: How to Condition the Body for Rope Bottoming – An Interview with Exercise Physiologist Claire (Part 2)

Are you in condition to do rope? And what does that really mean? Claire, a Filipino strength and conditioning coach and exercise physiology researcher based in Thailand, returns for part two of her conversation with Mya and Fox. With over 15 years of experience coaching people of all ages, shapes, and abilities, she brings a science-informed, body-positive approach to rope bottoming—one that combines strength, mobility, and awareness. Her perspective couldn’t be more different from Mya’s go-with-the-flow style, and this time the hosts explore how conditioning, recovery, and mindset work together to build a rope journey that’s sustainable, safe, and deeply rewarding. In this episode, they discuss: • The difference between conditioning and simply “getting fit” • Why you might want to condition yourself for rope, not just in rope • How rope is a marathon, not a sprint • Re-setting expectations for your body after time away from rope • Building the mental approach needed for long-term rope practice • Activities that help your body adapt to different rope challenges • Using the rope session itself as conditioning • What rope can learn from sports science • How conditioning supports safety and longevity • The role of bodyweight exercises in building body awareness • Why establishing a “body baseline” matters • Breathwork and recovery • Conditioning for “smexy-times” rope • The eight senses and their role in rope play You don’t have to do any of this (Mya) —but if you love understanding the body, or you’re a science and exercise geek at heart (Fox!), this is a must-listen. Share your thoughts in the comments—and listen now on all podcast platforms!

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Ep222: Whimsy & Erotic Anguish — Creating a Shibari Colouring Book with Muffy (Against-TheGrain)

Ep222: Whimsy & Erotic Anguish — Creating a Shibari Colouring Book with Muffy (Against-TheGrain)

From squeaky ducky paddles to exquisite rope art Muffy's creative journey is anything but ordinary. The owner of UK BDSM brand Against-TheGrain, Muffy is an intermediate rope switch who's turned shiba...

23 Maalis 18min

Ep221: ‘Suspendability’ in Rope Bondage - Listener's Mail

Ep221: ‘Suspendability’ in Rope Bondage - Listener's Mail

When does a tie become suspension-worthy? Is it a binary "Yes/No," or is there a grey area where physics and risk collide? This week, we’re answering a brilliant listener question from @TangledNTwiste...

9 Maalis 23min

Ep220: Women Tying Men: Rope Field Report

Ep220: Women Tying Men: Rope Field Report

Mya is stepping out of the studio and into the heart of the action. This week, we’re bringing you a special field report from “She Ties”, an event dedicated exclusively to female riggers and male bott...

23 Helmi 54min

Ep219: Rope Focus - The Agura Tie

Ep219: Rope Focus - The Agura Tie

The Agura tie shows up again and again in shibari - but what makes it so enduring, and how can you work with it more intentionally? In this Rope Focus episode, Fox and Mya break the Agura tie down pie...

9 Helmi 27min

Ep218: Art, nature, alchemy: what it’s like to be a rope goth-druid in the forest – An Interview with Nikki lapore

Ep218: Art, nature, alchemy: what it’s like to be a rope goth-druid in the forest – An Interview with Nikki lapore

Matija Vid Pecek Black (she/he/they, aka Nikki Lapore) has been exploring shibari for nearly a decade-but this isn’t just about knots. For Nikki, rope is a way to connect with energy, nature, and the ...

26 Tammi 26min

Ep217: From 2017 to 2026 - Reflecting on Nine Years of Rope Conversations (Listener Mail)

Ep217: From 2017 to 2026 - Reflecting on Nine Years of Rope Conversations (Listener Mail)

Listener Bethany asks Fox and Mya a deceptively simple question: after nine years of making the Rope Podcast, what’s actually changed about their rope - and the way they think about it? The answer tur...

12 Tammi 38min

Ep216: My Favourite Rope Scene with Pearl, Bayowolf, Mistress J, Bondage Otter and Fox

Ep216: My Favourite Rope Scene with Pearl, Bayowolf, Mistress J, Bondage Otter and Fox

We’re back with Part 2 of our festive special — and this time, our guests share the rope scenes that stuck with them long after the ropes came off. Just like Part 1, the stories range from playful to...

29 Joulu 202528min

Ep215: My Favourite Rope Scene with Lee Harrington, Claire, KinkNamePending, Petite Pretzel and Mya

Ep215: My Favourite Rope Scene with Lee Harrington, Claire, KinkNamePending, Petite Pretzel and Mya

It’s that time of year again — one of our favourite (and most popular!) episodes: where our wonderful guests from throughout 2025 share one of their favourite rope scenes. This year’s stories span the...

15 Joulu 202530min

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