"I tried circus at a Club Med when I was 9 years old and loved it," Rachel Stegman said. "It was basically non-existent out here and I wanted to offer that opportunity to people who would love to do it just like I did. "

Stegman is the owner of the Circus School of Arizona. She not only gives her students an opportunity to learn some of the same moves she performs in the circus, but her aerial arts class is getting people toned up.

"It's giving your body an entire workout -- arms, legs, abs, back, just everything,” Stegman said.

To get that total body workout, Stegman's students do certain moves on the trapeze, a rope and even by hanging from a silky fabric.

"I'm definitely a little more toned,” said aerial arts student Terry Fong. "I think my abs have gotten a little bit stronger and just my core.”

Fong has been coming to Stegman for more than six months. Not only is she burning calories, but she is also doing things she didn't think were possible

"This was a dream of mine after seeing Cirque Du Soleil,” Fong said. "I thought I could never do this, but Rachel meets you where you're at and she works with you and gives you the confidence that you need.”

For two Valley high school students, performing cool tricks is only half of what they learn when taking one of Stegman's classes.

"I've gotten a lot more flexible and my arms are definitely stronger,” said aerial arts student Leslie George.

"This has really helped me with my flexibility because you're doing a lot of splits, and you're bending your back and stuff," said aerial arts student Estefy Ordaz.

Tara Furcini couldn't agree more. Not only is she gaining strength, but she is getting to do something she loves.

"I love being in the air and seeing what you can do with your body and all the kinds of things you can accomplish," Furcini said. "It's amazing."

"I just try to tell them just try it out," Stegman said. "What's the harm in trying out? If it's not your thing, you get to say I tried this for a day."