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are there any start-from-scratch polers?
I am inflexible, no dance background, I cannot do a elbow/hand stand, and I cannot hold my own body weight (unless my legs are assisting me with sticking to the pole). I am looking for inspiration! I read a lot about women who’ve always been in dance/athletics/gymnastics. Is there anyone else who is starting from scratch?
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I have no dance back ground. Started pole 6 years ago with no prior strength or athleticism.
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I don’t know of any professionals, if that is what you meant but there must be loads on here. I started from scratch. No dance, gymnastics or physical activity in general since being a kid and even then I couldn’t do handstands or anything. I had a brief flirtation with being a gym bunny when I was 15, and then literally nothing til starting pole. Not naturally flexible, at all. I’m hardly inspirational, certainly not the world’s best pole dancer but have come so far in a couple of years, Allegras, shouldermounts, straight leg deadlift inverts, ayeshas (and am so close to the middle splits it hurts.) You will surprise yourself. It can be done!
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I want to hear from you all, the rags to riches of pole!
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I started from scratch in jan this year. Fell in love the first time I tried it. Have my ups and downs, sometimes achieve a lot sometimes feels like nothing. Thought I may lose weight, I have gained although I am firmer and my biceps are now twice the size lol! However I go I am just proud of my 34 year old ass for even giving it a go and the feeling you get when your body responds and does what you want it to is incredible. I have learned ( mostly from lurking on here lol) that it is important not to compare yourself to others, we are all at different stages, but no matter what your stage everyone one here will support and guide you x
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I also started from scratch in January. I think I’m fairly slow to progress, but I started very weak and stiff and out of shape. I definitely had no background that would help in pole… But I love pole and even slow progress is progress.
I have no great inspirational story, but check back with me in a year… Hehe!
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I couldn’t do any of the things you’ve mentioned when I started. I had to work for every move and every spin. I could never do the splits when I was younger either. Pole is great because you are about to discover all the things you never thought your body was capable of and pole doesn’t discriminate either. All ages, all body types all genders all everything are all welcome!!
I can do a front split now (still working on squaring it a bit more though – but I’ll take what I got so far) I just learned how to carwheel mount last month and my dance flow is getting flowy-er! Also if you check out Natasha Wang she had no dance or gymnastics background either and she is crazy amazing.
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I haven’t had any formal training in any dance or gymnastics 😊 I did take a few weeks of figure skating lessons as a teen. However, last year I took 4 ballroom classes, and 3 ballet classes for the first time, it was so fun! I so wish I would have danced as a kid!
I came into pole strong from lifting weights and having the knowledge as a personal trainer, but then I had my 4th baby and had to start over rebuilding strength and thats where the inspiration for my method of teaching came from. Build strength first!
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Lovely! I’m looking forward to my year’s journey when it comes! I just wanted some motivation. Especially when looking at all of the advanced performers and wondering when i’ll reach that level
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Hi There,
Be of good cheer! You are not alone! I am 49 and just starting this amazing journey! I would love to make more friends who are at the same level as I am, and I am new to StudioVeena, so anyone out there that is interested, send me a friend request.
Take Care,
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I started 1 month before my 39th birthday. The only thing I ever did was be a cheerleader when I was in 8th grade. I used to roller skate a ton when I was a kid, but I never did any dance or gymnastics or anything like that. I took up Zumba about a year after starting pole and I have taken some parkour, gymnastics, yoga, booty, and aerial classes since I started. Here I am 6+ years later and still at it. I am still not super flexible, there are a ton of things that I cannot or will not do but I am still at it and still love it.
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I am 44 and started pole a little over a year ago. I have no background in gymnastics, dance, etc. Closest I ever can to a dance was Zumba. I was not in shape when I started pole either.
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I also started from scratch:) never danced (unless when going out) and never did gymnastics..
Guess that’s a little harder to start with but I can really notice I’m improving every week! That’s what I love about polefitness, you can start with no experience at all and become better so soon! -
same here! Some days aren’t easy and I don’t push myrself.. I think my pole is the best investment I ever made!
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Me!! Had no experience in anything at all related. 8 months on im hooked!!!
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8 months ago I couldnt hold my weight on a pole either! I didn’t come from dance or gymnastics but i came from a background of yoga and pilates, and so I could a boost in the core strength department.THe flexibility I felt like I started from scratch just because its a different type of flexibility. Box splits? Unheard of
It’s all a process and thats so much of whats fun about it! So take lots of pics now and as you progress there is nothing cooler than looking back like, wow, I can totally do that now! and its awesome!
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