Is there such a thing as too much poling

AlphaKilo started this discussion · 8/13/2013

Hello fellow Polers, I began poling in Jan of this year and have been hooked every since. With my current schedule I can only go every other week, so when I do I go into what I define as "beast mode". Meaning I am at the pole studio for 2 to 4 hours, I am doing a variation of workouts from beginners to advance poling, floor/chair and stretching, so I am definitely getting an amazing workout. I enjoy the different ways each instructor teaches their class and the supportive environment. My question to the Veenas out there is there such a thing as too much poling especially when it comes to working out?

9 replies

Quirkygrl16 · 8/13/2013
I would say YES, as you can tire your muscles out, which can lead to damaging them
Cherry Bomb Jac · 8/13/2013
As a studio owner who teaches a LOT of pole, you are fine at 2-4 hours once in a while BUT if you were doing that every day I would be concerned. The routine I have seen as the most effective is every other day for 2 hrs with longer breaks rotated through the month.
AlphaKilo · 8/13/2013
thank you quirkygirl and cherry bomb jac. I should have mentioned that its not like that every day. If I do a full load on one day I will take the next day off or do only one hour the following day. I will definitely heed your advice cherry bomb jac and implement a routine so I don't over exert or injury myself :-) .
Koidragon · 8/13/2013
Listen to your body, it will tell you what you need. If you are feeling too sore or twinges, then slow it down. I personally am an advocate of big workout sessions, as long as you are eating and sleeping well, and getting rest days - but I have worked this out for myself with trial and error. :) I go to the studio 3 times a week, for a fairly intensive 3 hours each session (combination of pole and lyra). I have a complete rest day from pole in between, but do light other stuff. This has worked for me - but I come from a background of doing weight training and martial arts every day.
poledanceromance · 8/13/2013
I follow a somewhat similar schedule. I don't usually pole more than a few days a week but often when I do it's a long session. I agree with what others have said that as long as you're not feeling signs of overuse or injury, and you're not working multiple hour sessions at the top of your ability on repeated back to back days, and your health is generally good with no relevant injuries or conditions to hold you back, you can probably keep your schedule without a problem.
KidKerrigan · 8/14/2013
My body can barely handle 2 hours at a time (for whatever reason, I have no idea). Ideally I would do an hour an day, but sadly I can't fit that into my schedule. I've tried doing up to 4 hours with workshops or practice or whatever is on at the studio, but my body simply can't take it. That's just how I am so I have to work with it :P I know I might be a little different from you, just thought it might be useful to know from a different perspective :) I know there are girls at my studio who can pull off 4 hours a day and can't stay off the pole, which I really admire. My body just can't keep up with that.
ABCsofBeijing · 8/14/2013
yes there is!!! but not at your frequency. Since I started in March, I've been poling an average of 3 hours/day + a half hour to an hour cardio warmup and an hour of stretching every other day. I've just had to rest an entire 10 days because after my last day of workout, my right hip and right shoulder started hurting. I didn't sustain any acute injury or impact, the injuries are only from wear&tear! I had to bandage up those places to limit my movement for a week. Oh and on that last day I was starting to experience symptoms of a bronchial infection, which made my whole body weak, but I just wanted to work out anyway. I quit after only an hour of pole but even that was way more than my body signed up for. So my suggestion is: don't overdo it like I did, and definitely don't push yourself when you're not in your best shape. And when your body isn't cooperating, discipline yourself to stay away from the pole!
ABCsofBeijing · 8/14/2013
But it sounds like your workout schedule is just the right amount.
Michellejade · 8/17/2013
max 2 hours intense at a time.....ideally even an hour and a half i think... with last minutes dedicated to stretching. Workouts lasting longer than an hour and a half can deplete your energy stores, and also led to injury. If you had a carbohydrate drink on hand, you might be able to safely go longer, as it will refuel glycogen stores in your muscles. But, another issue is the fact that you are going every other week and training this hair...which can also lead to injury potentially. If however you are just hanging out at a friends house taking random turns on the pole in a more casual setting, this is different than a 2-4 hour intensive studio training session.