Welcome to the ‘Pole Dance Mag’ Section!
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 – I probably can’t write for toffee actually. But I really enjoy combining the experience in special interest media, with the one thing I am most passionate about, MY specialist subject, MY area of expertise and niche interest – POLE DANCING!
I thrive on information as inspiration – I like to see what’s out there and what’s possible, interview people, share stories, write about my findings. It’s what keeps me motivated and drives me to want to always better myself.
Also, as a newbie poller – I found information about certain topics VERY limited on the net, so I have a lot of pole dance articles on here that maybe new poller’s might find helpful also, a kind of ‘basic guide to pole’ even.
So, this section – might not be a pole dance mag, it might even be badly written, I’ll let you decide…it’s just a little something I have put together to share with all the other pole dweebs, or newbies out there that might find it useful or interesting. Check out the ‘Catalogue of Articles’ section below for a full list of content.
Love, Tiny xXx
Catalogue of Articles
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- 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 & Maintenance Exercises for Pole Dance…cont…
- Flexibility Training for Pole Dance Exercise
- Flexibility Training for Pole Dance Exercise…cont…
- Splits Training Exercises – Felix Cane style!
- ‘HOW TO’ take care of your X-Pole
- Grip Aids – tried & tested
- Sweaty Hands – Non-slip tricks
- Pole Dance Competitions 2010
- Polesque – An article by ‘Mr Burlesque’
- Weights Training for Pole Dance
- Pregnancy & Pole Dance Diary
Why learn to Pole Dance?
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….. (more…)
Choosing a Pole School
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 are a few hints to help you dodge the cowboys, and find a class that will suit you. (more…)
Warming-Up for Pole Dancing
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. (more…)
Basic Warm-Up Stretches for Pole Dancing Exercise:
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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 left, then centre. Imagine you are sandwiched between two giant panes of glass – you must keep your whole body, especially your back very straight. Only bend so far that your hand reaches your knee each side. NO FURTHER DOWN.
Posture: Feet hips width apart, head up, back straight, shoulders back, chest out, loose knees, don’t twist the hips, don’t bend lower than the knee. (more…)
Cooling-Down after Pole Dancing
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. (more…)
Basic Strength Training & Maintenance Exercises for Pole Dancing
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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 width apart, head up. Bring your chest down half way, then down full, then up half way, then up fully, locking your arms straight when up fully, and gently bending them when in motion.
Posture: Knees together, back straight, head up, hands shoulder width apart, elbows bent, tummy sucked in, up for 2, down for 2. (more…)
Basic Strength Training & Maintenance Exercises for Pole Dancing…cont…
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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 back NOT your arms, then down twice.
Posture: Lie flat on tummy, head up, shoulders back, back straight, tummy sucked in, hands shoulder width apart, hands flat, elbows bent, lift using the lower back, NOT the hands. (more…)
Flexibility Training for Pole Dance Exercise
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NOTE: There are a few more stretches on the next page, please CLICK HERE to see the rest.
GASTROCNEMIUS – Hold for 10 seconds per leg, once.
Description: Stand with your right leg behind your left, keeping it very straight and with your heel on the floor. Bend your front leg, making sure your knee DOES NOT overhang your toes. Lean forward on the bent leg, resting your body weight on it. Push your bum out and hold the position, then swap legs. You should feel a tightness along the lower of your back leg.
Posture: Keep the back leg straight, heels down; front knee must NOT overhang your toes, rest body weight on bent front knee, push bum out, head up, back straight, tummy sucked in, back straight.
