Okay… it’s not really a Pole Dance Magazine per say, more like a collection of pole dance relative, magazine quality articles I have written – just because I’m such a big pole dweeb!  (and I’m not afraid to admit it I tells ya!). I don’t claim to be a great writer...

  Click on the title to view the article….. Why Learn to Pole Dance? Choosing a Pole School Warming-Up for Pole Dancing Basic Warm-Up Stretches for Pole Dance Exercise Cooling-Down after Pole Dancing Basic Strength Training & Maintenance Exercises for Pole Dance Basic Strength Training &...

Every year, new students come to Candy & Chrome to learn how to pole dance.  But why?  Why do it?  What’s in it for YOU? There are MANY reasons why people come to our classes, but one of the biggest is because of it’s fitness benefits…..

If you are wondering about joining pole dance classes and are faced with different options from different schools, CHOOSE YOUR POLE SCHOOL CAREFULLY. As with most things, prices vary – but this is not to say one school is better than another, what is MORE important is VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY. Here...

What is ‘Warming-Up’? Warming-up is something everyone should do to prepare their bodies before pole dance exercise,  no matter whether you are an elite sportsperson or just starting an exercise program, it is essential that you perform a warm-up. 

Click on any of the images to enlarge the picture… 1) LUMBAR SIDE BENDS – 8 bends right, 8 bends left. Description:  Stand upright with your feet hips width apart and hands by your sides.  Keeping your head up & back straight, bend your upper body to the right, then centre, and to the...

DOOM AND GLOOM - No more pole for me, as I am now officially on maternity leave.  But look how beautiful this little thing is that I will have at the end eh?

What is ‘Cooling-Down’? The purpose of warming-up is to prepare the body for rigorous activity, whereas cooling-down is to assist in recovery and to bring the body back to a pre-workout state. 

Click on any of the images to enlarge the picture… NOTE:  There are a few more exercises on the next page, please CLICK HERE to see the rest. 1) PRESS UPS, BASIC – Raise twice, lower twice for 2 sets of  8 reps. Description:  Kneel on all fours – knees together, back straight, hands shoulder...

Click on any of the images to enlarge the picture… 10) BACK EXTENSIONS, BASIC – Raise twice, lower twice for 2 sets of 8 reps. Description:  Lie flat on your stomach with hands shoulder width apart and elbows slightly bent.  Lift torso up gently half way, then up fully – using your lower...