“How do you deal with your family members that just don’t get it? Do you push your love for pole dancing relentlessly to any nearby person? Or do you keep it a secret and tell no one in the world?” The fantastic cartoon by Leen Isabel actually made me laugh out loud when it arrived […]
“I’m sure most people have had the words “Point your toes!” said to them during class. But lazy feet encompasses more than just un-pointed toes and flexed feet, it includes flat-footed dancing and generally being unaware of where the foot is and what it is doing as we dance…” Maggie from liveituppolefitness.com has written a great […]
Kim offers some important flexibility advice on her poledancecompetition blog:
“Stretching before exercise is common, and it’s horrible. You will not improve your flexibility when you are cold. You will reduce the effectiveness of your conditioning training. You might also hurt yourself.”
Read more here
We’ve written about this peculiarity of the pole dancing community before on PoleFreaks – Sometimes it can seem like every different studio has it’s own terminology for the same moves! Now the wonderful Leen Isabel has created this brilliant cartoon to capture the confusion… Visit Leen’s Website.
Our friend Diana Boyle recently published a great blog post about the unrealistic expectations placed on women, in so far as how we should look, mostly by ourselves, but also by society. She pays close attention to the hypocrisies and unrealistic ideals perpetuated by magazines and certain websites. Read more here…
“With pole, aerial or any strength training taking at least one day off in between is definitely a good idea. You need this time for your muscles to regenerate and grow. I never really understood people who train everyday or even twice a day. Unless you are a pro, of course, and your body is used […]
How did you get started with pole dancing? Bexiita Ackland of Pole’r Bear talks about her early pole experiences as a table top dancer and an english teacher! Click here to read Bexiita’s article in full…
This simple recipe for a DIY spray-on grip enhancer first appeared on liveituppolefitness.com, perfect for those with dry skin. It is particularly good for those whose skin stays dry and powdery even after a warmup. It provides a dewy, slightly clammy feel to the skin that mimics a hot dry day or a very long […]
Back in 2009 when I first started pole dancing, there weren’t many formal pole dance instructor qualifications available. In fact, there didn’t seem to be too much in the way of regulation. I suppose in someways, there still isn’t. Levels can vary hugely from school to school; some schools only have 4 levels, whereas I’ve […]
I can’t even tell you how many times a day I hear “oh my god, you own a pole dancing studio!? I’ve always wanted to try that but I’m…” I hear it so often that this post is dedicated to you hesitant pole virgins and your most common fears. Traci Hauptman’s article shares her thoughts […]
