The only way I progress is if I pole consistently. For me, at 60, that means poling three days a week (classes at a studio/home practice with Veena). The other days I do other exercises, like swimming or body weight training, I also take a rest day. If I’m not consistent or if I take time off, I’m set way behind. (For example, I broke my right big toe and had to have surgery. When I returned to pole, I had to get good at a straddle invert again, for example. I couldn’t do it immediately after I returned. 🤷🏾‍♀️)