So you’ve made a resolution to get fit and have fun learning to pole dance this year. Perhaps you even got a new pole for Christmas. You’ve watched the videos on YouTube, drinking in the graceful spins and inverts. Now it’s your turn. But something’s not quite right. Have you started a spin and … Read more →

Breasts and pole dancing? Isn’t this site supposed to be about exercise and fitness? Over the past few months, I’ve received quite a few questions from women worried about whether large breasts are a problem for pole dancing. The short answer is no. Whatever your body – and breast – size, you can … Read more →

Is your pole dirty and slippery? Struggling to remove those stubborn stains? Fear not – we have the answers right here! Keep your pole looking shinier than shiny with The Pole Exercise Modern Girl’s Guide to Cleaning Your Dance Pole Read more →

Struggling with your pole dancing moves and want a bit more grip? Need some extra leg protection for those extended pole sessions? Want to look fabulous at the same time? Then you need a pair of boots in your life! Not all boots are good (check the tips below for some pointers), but … Read more →

So pole dancing is meant to make you look and feel great. But when you get home after class you find you’re covered in bruises. Surely that’s not how it’s supposed to be? Bruising is a common problem, particularly for people you who have just started pole dancing. Unfortunately it’s almost inevitable too … Read more →

Much more than just a fashion statement, what you wear on your feet can really boost your pole dancing prowess. Think for a moment about the contact area between your feet and the pole. Tiny, isn’t it? Yet that small area is vital for getting you up the pole, keeping you on the pole … Read more →

Almost everyone suffers from sweaty hands at some point. Luckily there are a number of liquids and powders you can use on your hands and legs to get you through those difficult pole moves. I’m not aware of any products specifically for pole dancers (do let me know if there are!), but there’s a wide … Read more →

What’s the best thing to wear when practicing your pole dancing? The clothes you choose can make a huge difference to your pole work. Wear the right thing and you’ll have more grip, feel a lot less pain and avoid the odd, um, unwanted exposure too. Pole dancing is all about gripping at the … Read more →

Do you sometimes have problems gripping the pole because of sweaty or slippery hands? You’re not alone – about 80% of my students have suffered from the same problem at some point. Luckily there are some simple steps you can take to minimize the problem. Here are my top 5 tips for dealing with … Read more →

It’s important to find a good location to put up your pole. If you get it wrong it’ll spoil your fun and – much more seriously – could even fall down. Not good if you’re in the middle of a gemini at the time! That said, as long as you’re careful and follow your … Read more →