Psoas Activation: Part II
In the last article we talked through what your Psoas muscle is, where it can be found and how to start a conversation with it. The first Psoas activation was simply to take your hand and start massaging the area…
7 Exercises for Pole Dancers (Part 3 of 3)
Check out Part 1 here and Part 2 here! The Pole Dancing Strength Workout To get the maximum benefit from these seven strengthening exercises, I recommend making use of super sets in your workout. This is where you pair exercises…
7 Exercises for Pole Dancers (Part 1 of 3)
Pole dancing is an art form that looks effortless. To produce a graceful, seamless performance on the pole, however, you need to have put in the work behind the scenes. As well as practicing your pole routine, you need to…
The Best Home Workout Routines For Pole Dancers For Strength and Flexibility
Regardless of age, weight, and gender, long-term observations have confirmed that anyone can master the beautiful art of pole dancing. While there is no quick fix to mastering pole dancing, there are some tried-and-true workout routines that can supplement and even speed…
Using Gymnastics To Protect Your Body Against Pole Dancing Injuries
Pole dancing is a fantastic way to stay fit, but it does bring with it a heightened risk of injury. In a study conducted by the University of Zielona Gora in Poland, researchers found that 36.7% of pole dancers will face an…
5 Tips for Training on a Budget
I started pole and aerial when I was in college. At the same time I was taking my yoga teacher training; so I know why way around a budget. Pole and Aerial are very expensive passions that most of us…
How to do Fitness Cross Training for Pole Dancing
Often times as a pole dancer I hear prospective students say things like “I have no upper body strength,” “I have no core strength,” or “I’m too big to hang upside down.” Aside from the ‘big’ factor, I had these…
Pole Dance Cross Training Activities for People Who Hate the Gym
There are a myriad of ways to cross train for pole that do not involve going to the gym. While I have been a bit of a gym rat in the past, I often find that I am easily bored…
How Do I Crosstrain…? Let Me Count the Ways…
According to the American Council on Exercise, cross training is defined as an exercise regimen that uses several modes of training to develop a specific component of fitness. Reaching that perfect balance between aerobic/cardio conditioning and strength training has been…
Grip Changes Unlocked
Are you an advanced poler looking to take yourself to pro level? Do you feel solid in all of your Ayesha grips but want something more? It is time for you to master the magical grip change! NOTE: Before working…