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How has pole dancing changed your life?
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What a wonderful topic! I love everyone’s responses!
I started poling because I heard that the workout was awesome, but I’ve gotten so much more out of it than I ever expected. After my divorce and another bad LTR, my self esteem was pretty much gone. My first class, when the instructor said “put your hands on your body”, I was like “what?!”, but I was alredy hooked. It took me two whole sessions to even start feeling somewhat comfortable with that. Now, I couldn’t care less about the workout aspect, although it’s definitely a benefit. Poling has given me so much confidence in my sensuality, and my ability to do things I never thought I would do or even dare to try. I’m now more accepting of my body, (and it’s limitations), and who I am. I think it’s that confidence that helped me attract a wonderful man, and get a huge promotion at work. I love that no matter what I’m going through, and what I’m feeling, I can work it out on the pole. Two years ago I was in a pretty bad car accident on my birthday. That night I went to class a,d worked out my frustration on the pole. When my brother passed away unexpectedly, I danced and cried the whole time, but I got all that emotion out of my system. I’ve never been one to have many female friends, but now I’ve made some of the most wonderful friends through pole dancing. Pole dancing keeps me sane. If I didn’t have pole, I’d probably spend all my spare time in bed with the covers pulled over my head! Poling cleanses my soul. I don’t know where I’d be without it! I just pray my body holds out!!
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Ive ridden a long roller coaster when it comes to pole. Ive lost weight, got pregnant, gained it all back, lost it all and gained a poriton back and fighting to keep it off.
Pole has become therapy for me. Its my happy place, its where I cant be judged, go wild and crazy and can be myself for a moment. Last year I was diagnosed with PCOS which was a hard diagnosis to handle at first. I promised myself I would not let it take over my life and I was gonna live my life to the fullest and kick PCOS's butt! There are days where its harder than usual, I really havent felt like myself in the past year but im trying to turn it around. Thats where pole comes in, it makes me forget about the stuff that comes with PCOS (anxiety, depression, odd weight gain) and that I can just have fun and not worry about it.
Its also brought press about me and my pole skills. Seeing those positive comments make me happy so see. Some of them I start tearing up while reading them. I now have a brand ive created, a sponsored contract and lots of tv things that are coming up for me. I wouldnt have these things if it wasnt for pole and You Tube.
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I was diagnosed with PCOS several years ago, I understand you’re desire to live life despite the obstacles it presents. At first I was angry at some of the adjustments in my lifestyle I would have to make, but in time I came to see them as opportunities rather than obstacles, and now I have come to adopt that ideal in all aspects of life… There are no obstacles only opportunities to see and do things differently!
The future holds many opportunities, may they all lead you to success, even if the path is a little unexpected! 🙂 -
Pole changed me fundamentally–actually, maybe it didn't change me so much as it allowed a part of me out that I'd always pushed down. Since I started poling I carry myself differently. I stand taller. My strides are purposeful and thoughtful. Everything about my movement and my carriage I owe to pole bringing it out in me.
I feel like a woman. I feel strong. I feel beautiful in ways many women never get to experience, which is unfortunate.
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Pole has changed me a lot. I used to be A LOT more self conscious than I am now. Nowadays, yeah I'm fat..but I have tone, you can see I have muscles/tone, and hell.. I'll beat anyone that criticises me by plank competition any day-sipping a cider while I do so!! I needed that confidence, and am so happy for it.
On the standing taller thing, I REALLY wish I did.. but I don't.. call me crazy.. >.< but my head/neck hang as I'm always looking down to make sure I'm not walking on ants, lizards, bugs of any kind, etc. It bums me out as I want better posture, but I don't want to kill or harm something else just for that. Argh. >.< Mayhaps I just need to work on lowering my gaze..
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Hi girls,
I’m a newbie on here but this post really seals to me so hope you don’t mind me replying.
I’ve been married just over two years and I discovered 18 months ago that my husband was having an affair and that it had started before we were even married. It shattered my world and sent me spiralling back down into serious depression, which I’d suffered from in the past. My confidence was less than zero and, well, I completely let myself go. I gained 30lb and totally just stopped taking care of myself. It was a vicious circle – the worse I looked, the worse I felt, but I just couldn’t break the cycle.
Then just before Christmas my friend dragged me along to a Poledance class. I stood there feeling so out of place and when I saw what the other girls were able to do my self esteem told me to forget it, get my stuff and go home because there’s no way my flabby overweight body would ever be able to any if it. I’m so glad I didn’t! From my first attempt at a spin I was hooked and within a month I had an Xpole at home.
Pole has done more for me in the past two months than anti-depressants accomplished in a year. It has given me back my confidence. Learning to work with my body is slowly teaching me to like it and be proud of the things it can achieve. I walk differently now, my head is held high and ive started taking a bit if pride in my appearance again. I’ve even lost 10lb. People have noticed such a difference in me and I do get some strange looks when I tell them it’s all down to pole but I really don’t care.
My Friday night pole class is the light at the end of the tunnel at the end of every week, and the friendship and support of the other girls has given me a bigger lift than any of them will ever know. I’m still at the beginning of my pole journey and can’t wait to see where it takes me – the only way is definitely up! x -
Hi girls,
I’m a newbie on here but this post really seals to me so hope you don’t mind me replying.
I’ve been married just over two years and I discovered 18 months ago that my husband was having an affair and that it had started before we were even married. It shattered my world and sent me spiralling back down into serious depression, which I’d suffered from in the past. My confidence was less than zero and, well, I completely let myself go. I gained 30lb and totally just stopped taking care of myself. It was a vicious circle – the worse I looked, the worse I felt, but I just couldn’t break the cycle.
Then just before Christmas my friend dragged me along to a Poledance class. I stood there feeling so out of place and when I saw what the other girls were able to do my self esteem told me to forget it, get my stuff and go home because there’s no way my flabby overweight body would ever be able to any if it. I’m so glad I didn’t! From my first attempt at a spin I was hooked and within a month I had an Xpole at home.
Pole has done more for me in the past two months than anti-depressants accomplished in a year. It has given me back my confidence. Learning to work with my body is slowly teaching me to like it and be proud of the things it can achieve. I walk differently now, my head is held high and ive started taking a bit if pride in my appearance again. I’ve even lost 10lb. People have noticed such a difference in me and I do get some strange looks when I tell them it’s all down to pole but I really don’t care.
My Friday night pole class is the light at the end of the tunnel at the end of every week, and the friendship and support of the other girls has given me a bigger lift than any of them will ever know. I’m still at the beginning of my pole journey and can’t wait to see where it takes me – the only way is definitely up! x -
Now that is inspiring Little Jem…I am so pleased pole has brought back your confidence. Go you 🙂
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Thank you Shona :). Whoops, didnt realise it had posted twice – sorry peeps. And it was supposed to say ‘speaks to me’, not ‘seals to me’, stupid predictive text – I’ll learn how to use my phone before I post again lol
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It has given me confidence and made me a stronger person, physically and emotionally. It made me believe in myself more. When I was a kid, my mom was a manager of a health club and taught a bunch of aerobic exercise classes. I used to take her classes and loved it. I still love the group fitness class environment, because it always reminds me of those fun days getting to take my Mom’s classes. I’ve always dreamt of teaching classes some day. I never pursued it because never thought I could be good enough. Since starting pole a year and a half ago, I’ve learned so much and am amazed by the the things my body can do. I took
the Pole Moves Beg/Intermediate Instructor certification class last month and just passed my ACE Group Fitness Instructor certification exam this past Thursday! I will be taking the Advanced Pole moves instructor cert class in July. I also started teaching Pole classes a few weeks ago at a fitness studio near me and I’m loving it!! Pole made me believe in myself and actually helped me pursue a dream I’ve had for a long time. If you would have told me I would be doing all of this a year and a half ago, I never in a million years would have believed it. :))) -
I just love this topic! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_heart1.gif
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Pole has changed my entire life for the better. I couldn't be more grateful to a shiny piece of metal that leaves me bruised, beaten and exhausted. Pole makes me COME ALIVE. It's like my personality finally blossomed when I began pole dancing.
I feel so physically strong now, and I've lost about 20lbs over the past year. I love feeling toned and tight, I'm happy with my legs, my arms, and almost… with my tummy. This is the best shape I have been in for a long time, and it makes me more aware of what I eat and what other exercise I do, because it all affects my poling!
I've been poling for over a year and half, and I'm just now starting to get more advanced moves and combos. It has definitely been a tough, painful, frustrating and amazing journey. I can't imagine what my life would be like without pole dance.
Pole inspires me. Supports me. Nourishes my soul.
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I would like to use done of your stories in a short presentation on how poling for my teacher training, does anyone object?? X
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Feel free to use mine if you like. Good luck with your presentation!
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I still remember the first class I took almost three years ago. As with many of you, a friend asked me to come and I relunctantly accepted. I didn't really object to the sport, on the contrary, but I didn't think I had enough of a feminine side to do it. I was and still am to this day, pretty much a tomboy. I don't care for makeup, high heels, dresses and shopping, but love sports, cars and pants.
When they asked the girls why we had come, for the health benefit, the confidence or the fun, I realised that it was for the three reasons. As much as I loved the fitness, I also wanted to gain confidence as a woman and feel beautiful. I wanted to be able to move gracefully and think of myself as, dare I say it, sexy.
Well three years later, I still hate makeup, high heels, dresses and shopping, but I discovered that I don't mind being a woman, feeling sexy and showing off my curves. I also learned that walking down the street with my head held high feels good and that suprisingly enough, most people will not look up from the floor or make eye contact with others while walking. (Try it, you'll see!!)
Most of all, pole fitness showed me I could be strong AND sexy all at the same time.
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