Are there any pole dancers out there ??

kwanawana
kwanawana Posts: 2 Member
edited October 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
I want to start pole dancing to replace my current boring excercise. I just want to know how to prepare my body for pole dancing before i start the classed if anyone could give me tips i would greatly appreciate it.

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  • p0pr0cksnc0ke
    p0pr0cksnc0ke Posts: 1,283 Member
    *lurks*
  • Egger29
    Egger29 Posts: 14,741 Member
    Yes, but that was a long time ago when my school tuition fees were more than I could afford!!

    Seriously though, I've heard some great things about it from colleagues who've done classes, even for fun so if you find it enjoyable, by all means go at it!

    From what I've seen, the activity itself involves alot of core, but as with any activity, you get stronger as you practice various movements. For gym training, I would recommend free weights over machines in any current routine you're doing as that requires more stability. As well, incorporating some ball movements will assist with your balance training as well.

    Pilates and Yoga would also apply to giving you strength and flexibility throughout all the major joints in the body

    The best exercise is the one you'll do regularly because you enjoy it!
  • Genem30
    Genem30 Posts: 431 Member
    I'd like to hear from more pole dancers as well!

    :drinker:
  • janet_pratt
    janet_pratt Posts: 747 Member
    Just go. The classes I took weren't a lot different from bellydancing to start. They should break you in easy. Pole and tall shoes come later. Great core workout.
  • anewattitude
    anewattitude Posts: 483 Member
    I have tried it ( for exercise) and it requires alot of upper body strength. Flexibility is helpful too.

    Warning: you WILL be sore the next day or so after you do it. It is much harder than it looks.

    Hope you enjoy it if you give it a try:)
  • KevDaniel
    KevDaniel Posts: 449 Member
    I tried it once.. of course it wasn't so much a dance as a fall... and not so much a pole as a giraffe.
  • melle26
    melle26 Posts: 1
    I took classes for several years. Be prepared for "war wounds" (Lots of bruises in awkward places!). But you will definitely develop your core and back muscles. It's a great workout. And lots of fun!
  • YukonJoy
    YukonJoy Posts: 1,279 Member
    I just want to know how to prepare my body for pole dancing

    OIl. Lots of oil
  • CaptainGordo
    CaptainGordo Posts: 4,437 Member
    I just want to know how to prepare my body for pole dancing
    OIl. Lots of oil
    Be careful, though. It'll make you pee a lot. The bright side is that you'll be peeing out fat.

    Oh, wait...
  • AwesomeSauce4
    AwesomeSauce4 Posts: 1,062 Member
    I want to start pole dancing to replace my current boring excercise. I just want to know how to prepare my body for pole dancing before i start the classed if anyone could give me tips i would greatly appreciate it.

    I have also Been thinking the same thing.. I have heard it is a good calorie burn plus enjoyable.. I have several friends who have installed a couple poles in their homes b ut I have never tempted "Yet" to try it out.. Might need to be a lil more flexible first.. Let me know if you do it and like.. ;)
  • BlessedandBeautifulBrown
    BlessedandBeautifulBrown Posts: 464 Member
    it is so much fun.. you forget you are working out.. I love it...
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