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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Does any girl here (or boy?) here does pole dancing? I have seen some taking lessons and it looks fucking amazing when done right, like it is so mesmerising and I bet you need a lot of core strength so it looks like a good work out.
Has anyone taken any lessons? How did you find it? Was it rewarding?
At the moment I’m only doing yoga as my way to be fit ( a few times a week so maybe I do 3-3.5 hours of it)
And I’d like to add something more danc-y and dynamic |
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By *uvery30Woman
over a year ago
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I did it few years ago. Was amazing and you ( over time) get so strong from it I was able to at one point go upside down and hold on with just my legs, Was amazing. But I had to stop as I couldn't afford it after a while but I do want to start it back up maybe next year. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I've been doing pole for just over a year (give or take the few months we were in lockdown where I barely practised even though I bought a pole for home  ).
I won't lie, it's hard work and a lot of the moves hurt. I'm permanently covered in bruises and seem to be working on the same moves as I was 3 weeks in because they're still not right. (Your results might vary with this. I'm a lot heavier than everyone else I go to class with, so it takes me a lot more muscle to hold myself up).
It is a lot of fun though and so rewarding when you finally get a move that you've been working on for AGES!  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I know a couple of women outside of Fab who do it, and it does look incredible. But Jesus the core strength needed to keep yourself up there.  "
That’s what scares me plus the fact that I may look like a sack of potato and not a gracious Angel swirling on a pole  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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I have shit upper strength like SHIT… I’d say core strength is pretty good and good flexibility and mobility and strength from my waist down…
I want to do this so bad!!! X  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"No but I think it would be fun to learn of only we lived closer we could do it together 
Omg the giggles we’d have!!!!!
I know
Can I provide the pole  "
The one made of steel yeah?  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I've been doing pole for just over a year (give or take the few months we were in lockdown where I barely practised even though I bought a pole for home ).
I won't lie, it's hard work and a lot of the moves hurt. I'm permanently covered in bruises and seem to be working on the same moves as I was 3 weeks in because they're still not right. (Your results might vary with this. I'm a lot heavier than everyone else I go to class with, so it takes me a lot more muscle to hold myself up).
It is a lot of fun though and so rewarding when you finally get a move that you've been working on for AGES! "
Thanks for this!!! It’s always encouraging to see how anyone could do it and you don’t have to be 5’ and weigh 45 kg to do pole dancing.
I heard that you can be covered in bruised and everything, I’m sure tho it’s super rewarding when the routine starts coming together  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Fuck this I’m gonna book it and see how it is
Book it.
Video it.
Send it to Sam  "
So you can have a laugh at poor Kylie swirling on a thick pole looking like a sack of potato? Errrrr |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Fuck this I’m gonna book it and see how it is
Book it.
Video it.
Send it to Sam
So you can have a laugh at poor Kylie swirling on a thick pole looking like a sack of potato? Errrrr "
Amusing or just downright sexy, I’m happy either way.
Seriously though…
Have confidence and own the pole, I’m sure you’ll look like a spinning sex goddess! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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It is great fun and exercise! I used to do lessons before lock down but now I’ve moved there’s nothing nearby so it’s YouTube and a pole at home. Whilst I never feel sexy doing it it’s a bloody good giggle....just be prepared for the bruises and most of all enjoy!! |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Fuck this I’m gonna book it and see how it is
Book it.
Video it.
Send it to Sam
So you can have a laugh at poor Kylie swirling on a thick pole looking like a sack of potato? Errrrr
Amusing or just downright sexy, I’m happy either way.
Seriously though…
Have confidence and own the pole, I’m sure you’ll look like a spinning sex goddess! "
It just looks mesmerising and elegant as well as sexy x
I’ll keep ya posted |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"It is great fun and exercise! I used to do lessons before lock down but now I’ve moved there’s nothing nearby so it’s YouTube and a pole at home. Whilst I never feel sexy doing it it’s a bloody good giggle....just be prepared for the bruises and most of all enjoy!!"
Ooh thanks for that!! Did you find it difficult to begin with? X |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"It is great fun and exercise! I used to do lessons before lock down but now I’ve moved there’s nothing nearby so it’s YouTube and a pole at home. Whilst I never feel sexy doing it it’s a bloody good giggle....just be prepared for the bruises and most of all enjoy!!
Ooh thanks for that!! Did you find it difficult to begin with? X "
It was so hard! Especially the lifts. The place I went did conditioning poke class too, as well as flow. So work on upper body strength and flexibility! Even though it’s hard always filed with giggles... honestly just go for it and have fun I wish I could find someone local here to do it with! |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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My upper strength is totally shite I struggle with yoga when it comes to plank position and transitions to cobra. I can do them but it’s fucking hard as I have no muscles in my arms and they are thin as fuck (in ways that’s good)
I’ll work more on that and see how I Get on with the pole |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"My upper strength is totally shite I struggle with yoga when it comes to plank position and transitions to cobra. I can do them but it’s fucking hard as I have no muscles in my arms and they are thin as fuck (in ways that’s good)
I’ll work more on that and see how I Get on with the pole "
Enjoy it..that’s the most important bit...feel sexy be sexy! And keep us updated!! |
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By *viatrixWoman
over a year ago
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I tried it in the sulmer. Much to my dismay it is much, much more difficult than it looks. And back then I was reasonably fit with very strong arms!
The deal breaker for me was the bruises on my legs. I love my legs- love the shape, skin tone, etc. BUT, despite exercising and drinking lots of water etc, I am finding it difficult to retain their smoothness and muscle tone as easily as I did in the past. So intentionally adding bruises to that was a no go for me.
But ut is lots of fun, and with everything, with practice the reward will come! |
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I'm a pole dancer and it's amazing. Not only is it fun and good for your body, it's a fantastic community too where you get so much support.
I'd encourage anyone who fancies it to find a beginners pole class and give it a go. No need to feel worried or embarrassed about your body- you will be welcome and encouraged. Stick at it for a few months and you will be amazed at what you can achieve.
Happy to answer any specific questions via PM.
Happy poling! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Had a good laugh with one of the staff at Chams in Darlaston trying to show me moves. He was brilliant, I was hopeless. It requires an insane amount of strength - or at least a high strength/weight ratio.
Mr |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I'm a pole dancer and it's amazing. Not only is it fun and good for your body, it's a fantastic community too where you get so much support.
I'd encourage anyone who fancies it to find a beginners pole class and give it a go. No need to feel worried or embarrassed about your body- you will be welcome and encouraged. Stick at it for a few months and you will be amazed at what you can achieve.
Happy to answer any specific questions via PM.
Happy poling!"
Omg thanks for this!!! I suppose as anything you need to keep at it for a bit to be able to look decent x
Any recommendations or things that beginners need to know? X |
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"I'm a pole dancer and it's amazing. Not only is it fun and good for your body, it's a fantastic community too where you get so much support.
I'd encourage anyone who fancies it to find a beginners pole class and give it a go. No need to feel worried or embarrassed about your body- you will be welcome and encouraged. Stick at it for a few months and you will be amazed at what you can achieve.
Happy to answer any specific questions via PM.
Happy poling!
Omg thanks for this!!! I suppose as anything you need to keep at it for a bit to be able to look decent x
Any recommendations or things that beginners need to know? X "
You're welcome. Go with no expectations except to have fun and don't give up when it gets hard! It is 100% worth sticking at. Pole dancing is for all bodies, you don't need to be strong or a certain size to start, and you'll gain so much.
Let me know how you get on! |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Pole dance is awesome... I was definitely in the best shape of my life when I used to do it.
Don't worry about upper body strength, the more you train the stronger you'll get. "
I can imagine! I think that’s true I’ll try to implement more strength also with more yoga x |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Oh interesting thread!
What do you wear on your bottom half? I'm assuming leggings wouldn't work?? That could be the deal breaker for me  "
I think I see most that wear ladies boxer shorts type |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I know someone who does it for fitness... I had a go for a laugh and its a good workout for sure."
Yay I’m glad you agree. It’d be mainly for fitness and to have fun .. as I find it more dynamic than say yoga …
Deffo not looking for a career as a pole dancer |
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"Oh interesting thread!
What do you wear on your bottom half? I'm assuming leggings wouldn't work?? That could be the deal breaker for me "
You wouldn't wear leggings for climbing since you'd have no grip, but they're fine for spins and floorwork |
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Something I've been saying for years I wanna do.
However, I've not got the motivation. I'm struggling with my weight at the mo, not enough to do anything about it other than comfort eat, make it worse and hate the body I'm looking at in the mirror.
I keep saying "when I get back to being the size I was when I was happy with my weight" but the rate I'm going, that day ain't coming anytime in the next few years! |
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"Oh interesting thread!
What do you wear on your bottom half? I'm assuming leggings wouldn't work?? That could be the deal breaker for me "
Shorts. Loose running shorts will be fine. Don't let having your legs out put you off. Believe me, give it a few months and your shorts will get shorter. ..  |
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"Something I've been saying for years I wanna do.
However, I've not got the motivation. I'm struggling with my weight at the mo, not enough to do anything about it other than comfort eat, make it worse and hate the body I'm looking at in the mirror.
I keep saying "when I get back to being the size I was when I was happy with my weight" but the rate I'm going, that day ain't coming anytime in the next few years!"
Please try to go despite of your current body struggles. Even if you can't do a single thing for a few lessons I guarantee you will still come away feeling better, and then all of a sudden you'll find you're focusing on what your body can do that what it looks like, and you'll gain a ton of self appreciation. Give me a shout if you want help finding a studio to go to. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Something I've been saying for years I wanna do.
However, I've not got the motivation. I'm struggling with my weight at the mo, not enough to do anything about it other than comfort eat, make it worse and hate the body I'm looking at in the mirror.
I keep saying "when I get back to being the size I was when I was happy with my weight" but the rate I'm going, that day ain't coming anytime in the next few years!
Please try to go despite of your current body struggles. Even if you can't do a single thing for a few lessons I guarantee you will still come away feeling better, and then all of a sudden you'll find you're focusing on what your body can do that what it looks like, and you'll gain a ton of self appreciation. Give me a shout if you want help finding a studio to go to."
I’ve booked my lesson and will try both Pole dancing and Aerial hoop x
Im so freaking excited I must say x
Im doing some one on one lessons first and then take classes with others once I get the grip x |
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"Something I've been saying for years I wanna do.
However, I've not got the motivation. I'm struggling with my weight at the mo, not enough to do anything about it other than comfort eat, make it worse and hate the body I'm looking at in the mirror.
I keep saying "when I get back to being the size I was when I was happy with my weight" but the rate I'm going, that day ain't coming anytime in the next few years!
Please try to go despite of your current body struggles. Even if you can't do a single thing for a few lessons I guarantee you will still come away feeling better, and then all of a sudden you'll find you're focusing on what your body can do that what it looks like, and you'll gain a ton of self appreciation. Give me a shout if you want help finding a studio to go to.
I’ve booked my lesson and will try both Pole dancing and Aerial hoop x
Im so freaking excited I must say x
Im doing some one on one lessons first and then take classes with others once I get the grip x "
Excellent news, hope you enjoy them both! |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Something I've been saying for years I wanna do.
However, I've not got the motivation. I'm struggling with my weight at the mo, not enough to do anything about it other than comfort eat, make it worse and hate the body I'm looking at in the mirror.
I keep saying "when I get back to being the size I was when I was happy with my weight" but the rate I'm going, that day ain't coming anytime in the next few years!
Please try to go despite of your current body struggles. Even if you can't do a single thing for a few lessons I guarantee you will still come away feeling better, and then all of a sudden you'll find you're focusing on what your body can do that what it looks like, and you'll gain a ton of self appreciation. Give me a shout if you want help finding a studio to go to.
I’ve booked my lesson and will try both Pole dancing and Aerial hoop x
Im so freaking excited I must say x
Im doing some one on one lessons first and then take classes with others once I get the grip x
Excellent news, hope you enjoy them both!"
I’ll report back 
Anything I should know before hands? I know I’ll probably get skin burns but yeah x |
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"Something I've been saying for years I wanna do.
However, I've not got the motivation. I'm struggling with my weight at the mo, not enough to do anything about it other than comfort eat, make it worse and hate the body I'm looking at in the mirror.
I keep saying "when I get back to being the size I was when I was happy with my weight" but the rate I'm going, that day ain't coming anytime in the next few years!
Please try to go despite of your current body struggles. Even if you can't do a single thing for a few lessons I guarantee you will still come away feeling better, and then all of a sudden you'll find you're focusing on what your body can do that what it looks like, and you'll gain a ton of self appreciation. Give me a shout if you want help finding a studio to go to.
I’ve booked my lesson and will try both Pole dancing and Aerial hoop x
Im so freaking excited I must say x
Im doing some one on one lessons first and then take classes with others once I get the grip x
Excellent news, hope you enjoy them both!
I’ll report back
Anything I should know before hands? I know I’ll probably get skin burns but yeah x "
Be prepared for it to change your life! Also expect bruises. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"YASSS! I hope I’m gonna become a total pole Junky "
My partner has been doing pole for a couple of years. She also does Kung-fu and has more injuries from pole! |
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"I would love to do this! I think it's a great way to get fit and looks fun at the same time.
However there's nowhere free really close to me and I think cost could be an issue for me also  "
Dont know why or how the word 'free' got in there  |
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I do pole semi regular, my bessie mate she teaches pole and has asked me to come along lots of times, normally the only guy there but it encourages others to bring their partners.
Lots of core strength needed and be prepared to be covered in bruises. Especially at the start. I've moved into Calisthenics as a result of doing pole. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Does any girl here (or boy?) here does pole dancing? I have seen some taking lessons and it looks fucking amazing when done right, like it is so mesmerising and I bet you need a lot of core strength so it looks like a good work out.
Has anyone taken any lessons? How did you find it? Was it rewarding?
I’ve heard it’s amazing to do. I’ve seen a fair bit and it’s amazing to watch.
I think you’d look great doing it too!
At the moment I’m only doing yoga as my way to be fit ( a few times a week so maybe I do 3-3.5 hours of it)
And I’d like to add something more danc-y and dynamic "
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"I would love to do this! I think it's a great way to get fit and looks fun at the same time.
However there's nowhere free really close to me and I think cost could be an issue for me also "
There ate two excellent studios- Spin City and the Bendy Studio in Bristol if they're close enough to you. Worth checking if they do memberships as a mire cost-effective option than PAYG. |
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"I would love to do this! I think it's a great way to get fit and looks fun at the same time.
However there's nowhere free really close to me and I think cost could be an issue for me also
They are like the other side of Bristol to me. Also doesn't help that I work evenings which is a main problem
There ate two excellent studios- Spin City and the Bendy Studio in Bristol if they're close enough to you. Worth checking if they do memberships as a mire cost-effective option than PAYG."
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"YASSS! I hope I’m gonna become a total pole Junky
My partner has been doing pole for a couple of years. She also does Kung-fu and has more injuries from pole! "
That’s mental like bruises and stuff? |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"YASSS! I hope I’m gonna become a total pole Junky
My partner has been doing pole for a couple of years. She also does Kung-fu and has more injuries from pole!
That’s mental like bruises and stuff?"
Yes, or strained muscles! Pole-dancers are proper hard, don’t mess with them! |
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I've been doing pole on and off for a few years, and started going regularly in September 2019. As Covid-19 stopped play, I've only done a handful of lessons since then, but have been doing aerial hoop lessons since April, and have been doing aerial silks for a month or two. |
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By *ancer36Woman
over a year ago
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I done pole dancing for a few years, loved it! Amazing for toning and great fun. Totally builds your confidence too, hope you enjoy it Kylie I can totally imagine you smashing it!
Well done you xx |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I done pole dancing for a few years, loved it! Amazing for toning and great fun. Totally builds your confidence too, hope you enjoy it Kylie I can totally imagine you smashing it!
Well done you xx"
To be fair , it does give me a lot of body confidence!!! Just feels amazing to be able to do pretty moves. Im hooked already x x x
I can imagine that you look amazing swirling on the pole |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Omg guys. ADDICTED!!!
Literally my new drug!!
Learning so many moves and we managed to
Put together a routine! Done front hook to back hook and seat (that position takes so much muscle strength tho) today.
And Added those to fireman spin, faint, step around and some floor work.
Really does make you feel so sexy as well |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Omg guys. ADDICTED!!!
Literally my new drug!!
Learning so many moves and we managed to
Put together a routine! Done front hook to back hook and seat (that position takes so much muscle strength tho) today.
And Added those to fireman spin, faint, step around and some floor work.
Really does make you feel so sexy as well "
Mmm, congrats! And if you feel like sharing your routine with a very appreciative audience.... |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Omg guys. ADDICTED!!!
Literally my new drug!!
Learning so many moves and we managed to
Put together a routine! Done front hook to back hook and seat (that position takes so much muscle strength tho) today.
And Added those to fireman spin, faint, step around and some floor work.
Really does make you feel so sexy as well
Mmm, congrats! And if you feel like sharing your routine with a very appreciative audience...."
Haha I will! Let me learn a few more pretty tricks and then I’ll definitely put a good vid on here x peach out in my shorts |
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I have been taking classes for a few months now, when i started i was in agony as its very physically tiring & covered in bruises but its so much fun & very sexy.
Now im really getting good at it & i wish i'd started sooner. |
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"I have been taking classes for a few months now, when i started i was in agony as its very physically tiring & covered in bruises but its so much fun & very sexy.
Now im really getting good at it & i wish i'd started sooner."
I started getting my bruises myself especially shins and back legs x
I usually am pretty okay but it might be because I do a lot of core work and stuff with yoga so it feels a bit tiring/sore the next day but nothing too major.
Im loving it tho and I also kinda wish I started a long time ago x
Do you follow any Pole dancers on insta? I’ve started looking at some and they are such amazing girls! |
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I did some pole dancing on honeymoon. I went spinning round the pole then went flying off to one side and knocked Mr right off his barstool. We were both in pieces on the floor and some OAP's came over to help us up. Slightly embarrassing. |
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"I have been taking classes for a few months now, when i started i was in agony as its very physically tiring & covered in bruises but its so much fun & very sexy.
Now im really getting good at it & i wish i'd started sooner.
I started getting my bruises myself especially shins and back legs x
I usually am pretty okay but it might be because I do a lot of core work and stuff with yoga so it feels a bit tiring/sore the next day but nothing too major.
Im loving it tho and I also kinda wish I started a long time ago x
Do you follow any Pole dancers on insta? I’ve started looking at some and they are such amazing girls! "
I do burlesque aswell, pole helped me with upper body strength. I don't use insta |
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"I did some pole dancing on honeymoon. I went spinning round the pole then went flying off to one side and knocked Mr right off his barstool. We were both in pieces on the floor and some OAP's came over to help us up. Slightly embarrassing."
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