Creating routines can be challenging and intimidating. Where do you start? How do you start? Whether you have a million ideas or not even a single clue, the important thing to remember is that it’s not something you have to…
I know the story. You want to be about that fitness life 24/7, but you're ashamed of something (everything) and are paralyzed by it. To hell with that -- time for you to step into your badassery! COACHES, these make…
One of the best things my dad taught me was the difference between working IN and ON a business. Are you teaching most of the classes in your studio? Are you the receptionist? Housekeeper? Main "fix-it" person? Then you are…
The Butterfly is one of the most desired achievements in pole. It’s classified as an intermediate move, but, let’s face it, it’s a difficult intermediate move and the struggle to get the Butterfly is real. Don’t get down on yourself…
Irmingard Mayer, reigning PSO Artistic Pro National Champion, just put out a beautiful video chronicling her road to nationals. She shares a few tears, her adorable chubby cat and her frustrations during her 6-month journey. After watching the 5-minute video…
There is this magical moment when you do your first pole inversion. For me, after struggling for months to kick my damn feet over my head and just grazing the pole with my toe, that powerful moment of joy and…
Crystal and Shay, our fabulous MCs for all PoleCon showcases, chat with Irina from 123poling.com and 123TV, the best online resource for students and instructors! The dynamic duo tells all about their experience at PoleCon 2015! See the entire interview…
I have had a few Pole friends wonder if Pole is just another fitness fad which will eventually go the way of Tae Bo or Jazzercise. Every time the topic has come up we have laughed (somewhat nervously) and made…
Martin, one of our amazing exhibitors at PoleCon, talks with Irina from 123poling.com and 123TV, the best online resource for students and instructors! Martin explains his 3D printer that creates your own "action figure" version in three different sizes! See…
As the competition season wraps up this year, I am forced to sit back and evaluate my pole journey and where I am headed. I found myself saying “I want to focus on my dancing this year.” I feel as…