Why Can’t A Cadaver Do A Sit-up?
That is not the beginning of terrible joke, I promise. But it is a good question. If I asked you, how do you do a sit-up what would you say? Most people would answer this question by listing all the…
Announcing: PoleCon 2023: DMV June 15-18, 2023
PoleCon 2023 will be held in the DMV (DC-Maryland-Virginia Metro Area) June 15-18, 2023 at the Live! Casino Hotel Maryland. Book your hotel room at this link! Located between DC and Baltimore (closer to Baltimore and 5 minutes from BWI…
Tips for buying pole shoes
It is important to wear the proper shoes when engaging in pole dance. Whether you're buying your first pair or thinking about trying something new, there are a few things to consider such as style, height and width. This article…
Are you a “dancer”?
I always struggle with this question. I didn’t grow up dancing or moving or playing sports. I came to pole later in life with a bunch of “wacky body stuff” that made it really hard to progress or even to…
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…
What does longevity mean to you?
This has been coming up as a theme in many conversations with other pole teachers lately. I think we’re all worried about aging (I might be projecting here 😝😬) and also trying to understand what longevity actually looks like in…
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…
Interview with Colleen Jolly, Author of “Mobility for Pole”
Today we’re chatting with the HBIC of PoleCon who in addition to running the event is also a pole teacher! She’s passionate about mobility and has just written a book about it. PoleCon (PC): Thank you for chatting with us…
Do you always train both sides?
In pole, we talk about this a lot while in other activities, it’s less common. Tennis, golf, baseball and other sports all don’t ask players to do the same thing with both hands. Their hands are "specialized" and each do…
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…