The author, new to pole, questioned if her age (and recent weight gain) was hindering her progress and shared feeling self-conscious about it. She was seeking connection with other 'baby-boomers' in the community.
What the replies say: Many members enthusiastically responded that age is not a barrier to pole, sharing their own experiences poling in their 40s, 50s, and even 60s. They emphasized the joy, strength, and community found through pole, and encouraged the author to focus on personal progress.
AI-generated, may be imprecise · updated 9/9/2026
