So this year, you decided to face your greatest fear — the fear of height and signed up for pole dancing studio. Whoa! Many congratulations!
You are both excited and anxious in equal measure and nothing is going to stop you know. Whether the myth that the sport is a reserve for the fit, flexible and strong stands true or not, your dreams can’t be thwarted.
If you are the person we are talking about, you would be glad to know that pole dancing is actually for everybody. If you put your mind to it, success will come around sooner than later. You will progress through the steps gradually increasing your flexibility, strength, and fitness along the way. You absolutely don’t need any experience.
However, there are certain things you are expected to and remember when in pole dancing studios to better your skills and fasten your success. These are things that will prepare your body and increase the level of your achievements substantially.
Stretching
Regular stretching helps you avoid injury and expand your range of motion through both your joints and muscles. You can perform the stretches a few times per week and increase the frequency as you get the hang of it. Some of the areas you need to focus on as you stretch include the shoulders, hands, hip flexors, hamstrings, glutes, toes/feet, and the upper, middle and lower back.
Sports strength training
Sport-specific exercises aim at duplicating the actual movements and actions of pole dancing moves. To optimize your results as a pole dancer, you should go the extra mile and replicate skills and movement that are regularly used. These may include push-ups, rope climbing, chin-ups and leg raises.
Additional strength training exercises
Professional pole dancers include different cross-training exercises to round up their fitness and improve their balance. These could be cardio, HIIT training/boot camp, dance, rock climbing, hiking, yoga, pilates, and cycling. Remember that pole fitness is about lifting your own body weight; therefore, the leaner, fit, and stronger you are, the easier picking up the skill will be.
Eat well
If you want your body to perform optimally, you need to fuel it accordingly. While no any particular diet is recommended at this stage, strive to fuel yourself with a variety of fresh vegetables, fruits, grains, nuts, and lean meat on a daily basis. Don’t forget to drink lots of water as well.
Pole dancing lessons can post an array of challenges, especially at the beginner stage. Don’t give up when things fall apart; get up, dust yourself and give it another go. While you are at it, remember to eat well, rest, and enjoy the sport — it is never that serious anyway.