“Just Keep Swimming”
If you’ve read my past posts or are a Crossfit fan, you’ll know that the Crossfit Games recently took place. I watched as much of it as I could (streaming at work, ESPN at home, etc), and I loved every…
Interview with Nick from Vertical Exploration Foundation
Nick from Vertical Exploration Foundation, talks with Irina from 123poling.com and 123TV, the best online resource for students and instructors! Nick's organization educates the public on all aerial art forms from an academic angle including understanding the physics behind poling.…
How to maintain perspective when your pole world gets _________________ (insert somewhat negative adjective here)
The shortest version of my career history can be summed up as this: I left a very lucrative career with a fancy office and an impressive title to run my fitness pole dancing business full time. Woohoo! “Good for me,”…
Interview with Aerial Toni
Aerial Toni, Up and Coming Star performer at PoleCon 2015, talks with Irina from 123poling.com and 123TV, the best online resource for students and instructors! Hear about this Philly-based phemon's future plans and what she loved about this year's PoleCon…
STOP POLING WITH PAIN: Strength training for injury prevention
A few months back, I wrote a popular blog post here about all my tips and tricks for dealing with sports injuries. As I said then, I've put a lot of time and energy into finding the best ways to…
Interview with Pink Puma
Pink Puma, the US Pole Sport Federation champion, talks with Irina from 123poling.com and 123TV, the best online resource for students and instructors! Hear her talk about her winning performance (reprised for the IPSF Showcase) and her background in performing…
What it is to be an Artist
Part of an intimate letter series in modern form -- a response to a Facebook message from an aspiring artist. Hi n warmly respect .... one of the history creater in flexibility. l saw ur all the vdos of…
Interview with Jamilla DeVille
Jamilla DeVille, the original pole showgirl chats with Irina from 123poling.com and 123TV, the best online resource for students and instructors! Jamilla taught three workshops at this year's Pole Convention and performed in the Australian Invasion. Hear about her future…
An Interview with Samantha Star
PoleCon workshop leader and performer, hand balancing enthusiast and cat lover—we sat down to talk with the handstand queen, Samantha Star. Mica: How many times a week do you exercise? Sam: 6-7 days a week. Usually take a full rest…
Interview with Torwa Joe, Vertical Joes ATL
The team from Vertical Joes lead by Torwa Joe, famous for ATL Bounce and 99 Ways to Twerk talks with Irina from 123poling.com and 123TV, the best online resource for students and instructors! Catch some awesome twerking footage from their…