The ins and outs of fiber!
If you have ever tried to begin a pole dance class or any training session with an upset stomach, you understand how being bloated, crampy, and gassy can get in the way of feeling strong, energetic, and sexy! You feel…
Are you Overtraining?
Overtraining is defined as: “when the body is subjected to excessive physical stress without adequate time for recovery.” Put simply, training is a stressor to your body (even if it’s fun) and your body needs time to recover. Too much…
Holiday Survival Guide, Nutrition Edition
The holidays have already started, and that can bring changes in training schedules, added stress, and gatherings with family and friends that can lead to less than desirable eating habits. You might end up feeling fatigued, bloated and irritable because…
Nutrition for Traveling Athletes
You may have to travel short or long distances for competitions as an athlete. Unfortunately, when traveling, you may face numerous obstacles that compromise your body's ability to meet its nutritional needs and performance. Before you board your next train…
Water is the Key to Pole Dancing
Hydration is Key When I first started training in pole in 2015, I used to walk into my pole sessions with a VENTI cold brew from Starbucks loaded with cream and sugar or a LARGE hot coffee from the nearest…
Post Workout Nutrition for Pole Dancers—What to Eat
Post work-out nutrition leads to a great recovery phase of pole training. As a pole athlete, it is important to train and recover like a pro! Pole dancing has the ability to reform and change your body in incredible ways…
Post Workout Nutrition for Pole Dancers
Pole dancing is such an incredible workout. Between the flexibility, strength, and stamina, it really does wonders for your body, mind, and soul. Nutrition plays a huge role in all areas of pole because as an athlete, the foods you…
Healthy Eating for Pole Dancers
The days that pole dancing is believed to be just for young women with modelesque physiques are, thankfully, long gone. Today, men and women of all shapes and sizes (and ages) are embarking on fulfilling pole-dancing journeys that provide them with…
8 WAYS TO ENERGIZE YOUR DAY
Be the boss of your body and take control of how you feel, naturally with foods and over-the-counter supplements. I have researched everything first-hand, eat these foods and use these products daily now for consistently higher energy levels. They have been game changing for me. I hope they will be for…
What to Eat (and Not) Before and After Pole Dancing
Pole dancing is a full-body workout that requires a lot of energy and focus, just like any other form of exercise. To make the art of pole dancing feel productive, it is crucial to eat the right meals. In fact,…