Age is not a factor?

Just4Pole started this discussion · 5/4/2013

My friends and associates think I'm crazy..I've stopped talking about pole...I'm very lucky to have a supportive husband. I just started poling in January. I was thrilled the first time I could climb and touch the ceiling! OK, my mind writes checks that my body doesn't want to cash! When did I get "old?" (30lbs overweight in the the last couple of years doesn't help either). I take classes at a local studio where the girls that should be calling me "mom" treat me the same as other "young" polers. They are so supportive to all shapes, sizes, and backgrounds that I easily forget I am 30 years older than most. Until....my body won't obey what my mind wants to command! Any baby-boomers out there in the "veena-verse?"

25 replies

PlatinumAni · 5/4/2013
Yep there are polers of all ages here! Welcome to SV 🙂
calipolepixie · 5/5/2013
Age is definitely not a factor in pole! I'm one of the "older" ladies on SV--I'm 41 & sure my learning curve is a tad slower than some of the younger ladies & my stamina isn't what it used to be in my 20s & my body has zero flexibility & my muscle aches & pains take longer to go away. But you know what? Poling is worth it! It has been the most incredible journey & has changed me & my life in ways I never imagined :) Welcome to the obsession!
michaelaarghh · 5/5/2013
Sometimes I look at the older ladies in my class and just think "wow. they must feel so amazing. their bodies have (in some cases) double my age in experience on them and they're doing these amazing things". Pole is awesome :D Welcome to veena :D
Suemaz Polesilks · 5/5/2013
Really pleased to read your post so here is another welcome to the fun world of pole from me! As an 'older' member of the pole world (48 this year) my 3 daughters often look at me in disbelief when talking about my pole antics and friends. I have been teaching for a year now and the majority of my students are younger than my daughters but I still manage to wear them out! Yes they are more flexible than me and some have more stamina (not many) but I love what I do and love spreading the fun.
midwestpoleprincess · 5/5/2013
I'll be 50 this year-been poling off and on for 2 years now. My 4 children look at me and think this is my mid-life crisis stage--it's the best stage of my life. When I pole I feel liberated, sexy and just get lost unto myself. It takes me a while to attain the "tricks", but it is a journey I am definitely enjoying....isn't that what it's all about? My siblings are uncomfortable when I talk about my experiences...that's their problem!
Tovah · 5/5/2013
I am 50 and poling. I love it and wouldn't change a thing. The only thing though that I find is that I am lonely as there isn't anyone my age that like to be fit. I have to work harder than most at stuff but I am getting it. I am inspired by Greta at age 62 and doing it. I am saying that because I was starting to second guess myself about it. I then gave my head a shake after I saw her routine. Be encouraged *pole hugs*
Just4Pole · 5/5/2013
Thank you all soooo much for the welcoming! Pole is not just a new obsession or midlife crises for me (learned to ride a motorcycle at 45...different story 🙂). My frst pole class took me to a place of pure happiness. A happy time long forgotten. A genuine happy that I remembered as a fifth grader, hanging upside down on the monkey bars feeling free to be me! (I would wear shorts under my dress because at the time we had to wear dresses to school!). Pole has been the catalyst to regain control of my health and me. It feels good. Note to Veena and Webmaster. A special thank you and appreciation for the work you put into your site. Especially your balanced presentation between fitness and sensuality. I fear pole may go to extreme on only fitness. But then that sounds like a new threa!. Thank you again.
LRu Studios · 5/6/2013
Congratulations Write2Pole! Don't let age stop you from playing. I am 47 and last year did pretty well in three competitions even the one that was not "masters"( over 40) I took third place. Pole N B Happy.... Smiles, Leesi
pegasusaerialfitness · 5/6/2013
I'm 44
mssoulpole · 5/6/2013
I'm 56 & lovin my pole journey!
Paunobs · 5/6/2013
I'm 51 soon , started at age 48, entered amateur pole comp last year and came 7th , this past 7 months I have been riddled with minor niggles menopause joint pains are not helping , I have found I needed to cut back training a tad to give my body more time to recover, I also understand that there are quite a lot moves I will never do due to flexibity issues but that does not stop me from improving. Age is a state of mind what you get is what you think, if you think your old then you are!if you think your young , fit and sexy then you are , I will not let my age and limitations stop me from trying anything new, you only live once.:-)
verucablue · 5/6/2013
I am turning 45 at the end of this May - welcome!
Just4Pole · 5/6/2013
This evening's pole class was "tricks foundation 2." I had been out of town the last week, wasn't feeling great today (whaaa whaaa). Got very close to not going. But..I drug myself to class and...OMG....once I started climbing I began to feel good and better than I'd felt all day. I felt so good I surprised even me. I must have climbed up and down 20 times (yep..thigh burn too!). I would have never thought I'd be able to climb a pole and certainly not at this age! This feedback is awesome. Glad to know I'm not the only one with joint pain and as I call it..."mental-pause!" 😄 I used to think my nieces and nephews would someday have an intervention to get me from riding a motorcycle when I got too old. Now I think they will have to talk me down from the pole!!
Hazi411 · 5/7/2013
I'm 57, started poling just over 3 years ago. Went to class tonight, and had a great time. One of the others in the class tonight is the oldest poler at the studio (she's 4 months older than me), and another who is 6 months younger than me was in another class at the same studio. I loved pole right from my first lesson. Pole is the best thing I've ever done! I also ride pillion on my husband's motorbikes ;-)
majikmyke · 5/7/2013
Hello Everyone..... this is a really great thread. I'm impressed with how many people there are poling that are in their fifties. I also just began poling in January of this year. Like many of you, I am privileged to pole with a very supportive, assertive, and caring group of women predominantly in their late twenties to mid-thirties. I don't have the flexibility that the ladies do, but I get a lot of help from them with ways to improve my movement. I was fortunate to have the assistance of three fabulous instructor's at the studio that I go to that helped me put together a choreographed pole routine in a six week time period for my wife's birthday. We've been married for forty-four years, and I wanted to really surprise her this year. I am in reasonably good shape. During the six weeks of preparation for the dance I lost an unintended five pounds, and have kept it off. I have absolutely no musical ability, meaning that I couldn't carry a note if I had it in my pocket! Yet, when I get around a pole I can get the feel of the music. I can picture the moves that go with the music. Go figure! When I get around the pole it's like I'm a young kid again. I have continued poling after the performance for my wife, and she encourages me. The ladies at our studio have encouraged me. I'm finding that it's a great community. I haven't purchased a pole yet, and therefore, haven't signed up for SV's classes. I do however, think this is a fabulous site. My experience when telling people that I pole has been a positive one. Many older guys have daughters that have taken a poling class, or are poling, and they're extremely supportive and complimentary. In addition to learning the sensual body movements for the floor work, the pole fitness work is a terrific low impact strength enhancement program in addition to my regular exercise routine. I'm a guy, and I like poling. I'm 65 years old. And, no, I will not grow old gracefully.
FeeDen · 5/7/2013
I'm 49 and started poling at home 3 years ago, I love it, it keeps me strong and it's the most fun I've ever had exercising,
SpyralBound · 5/7/2013
My grandma, who is in her 70s, was visiting this past weekend. She knows I pole and has been supportive from the start. So naturally, I took her to observe the Advanced class at my studio. Her jaw was on the floor the whole time. While she didn't touch the pole herself (and I didn't encourage her - I trust that she knows her body's limitations), I told her now she can tell all her friends back home that when she visited Ohio, she went to a pole-dancing class. :) Of course, she went sky-diving with her niece not too long ago, so she's no scaredy-cat herself!
Ginger Kitty · 5/7/2013
I'm 46. Welcome to the pole world. :)
blondemd · 5/7/2013
I turned 40 this year and am as strong (if not stronger) and definitely more flexible than I was in my 20's, thanks to 2 years of poling. I've been fortunate to find a great studio and supportive group of women (and a few men) - many of whom are 10-20 years younger than me and few who are older than I am. I consider them my close friends and age doesn't seem to matter in the studio :)
MariYabe · 5/8/2013
Today is my birthday. I'm 53 and just taught 3 classes tonight. Most all of my girls are 20-30 years younger than me. I'm just as strong, flexible, and talented as they are. Even more so because they expect me to teach and challenge them. They keep me on my toes and I love every second. I don't think too much about age when I pole dance. I feel timeless and connected to who I am regardless. Happy poling everyone.
hookedonpole · 5/8/2013
Yup, age is not a factor. I'm 57 and started at around 51 yrs old. I'm having a blast and accomplished many things I didn't think I would. Of course, many of them took years to develop strength, but accomplishments at any time are awesome. You'll find who you can talk to about pole and who not to. I've gotten better at determining that. Just pole for you and have fun. This is a GREAT place to be a part of, so WELCOME!
Maria Joao · 5/8/2013
Welcome to SV! I'm 48 and I've been in and out of pole lessons for 3 yr. I don't have the stamina of a woman in their 20's or 30', but I'm having FUN!! My daughters even say "Wow mom, you are strong! I can't do that!" when I'm climbing the pole or doing an invert. Yeah, age don't matter at all :)
Lara von Mondberg · 5/8/2013
oh honey, I am going to turn 38 in few weeks and don't care what other people think about me :) pole dance is just amazing, you are amazing and as long as you are having fun, nothing else matters. thumbs up for your hubby supporting you. I learned that if any friend is not being supportive of my pole dance madness, then it is not a friend at all :) big hug form Vienna
chriswarner · 5/9/2013
Age is definitely not a factor. I am 60 (61 in 5 months) and started pole a year ago. It is the best thing I have ever done in my life. I now find that I am getting younger and not older anymore, I have not felt this well since my childhood. In the pole world, 60 years old is definitely the new 30. My local pole studio is brilliant, the loveliest bunch of people I have ever met, I so look forward to my pole lesson every week. The only problem I find is that my two children(and their mother, my ex) are extremely embarrassed that their dad does poling and will not accept it. Hopefully one day they will see what a fantastic sport it is.
Saphyre · 5/9/2013
Turning 49 this year and just started poling a little over a year ago. Like Paunobs, I have the menopause thing going on and other assorted ailments. I ignore them as best as I can, while still being respectful of my limitations. Welcome to the wonderful world of poling and Studio Veena!