Staying pole fit, without a pole

mel919 started this discussion · 1/3/2013

I'd like to consider myself an intermediate-advanced poler, unfortunately I haven't been able to take a class in god knows how long due to my new work schedule and limited access to a pole... and my body has taken a toll (since pole was my primary means of working out). I'll be moving in a few months to a city with a great pole studio but until then I'm kinda stuck.. I've been looking for a fitness class type that is comparable to pole. I need to get my flexibility and strength back to where they were, but I'm not sure what kinda of classes to look into. any suggestions would be great!! -Melissa

9 replies

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kasanya · 1/3/2013
You could try looking for any kind of aerial circus classes. Gymastic strength training classes would also be quite good if they're available in your area (try checking out https://www.gymnasticbodies.com/ to get an idea what that's about). Kettlebell classes might be good too? I don't have personal experience with them, but they're supposed to build lean functional strength rather than bulky gym muscles. Good luck!
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kasanya · 1/3/2013
Oh, and pilates is great! (Duh, how did I manage to forget that?) Just make sure you're taking classes from someone that's done a full certification program through a reputable studio.
mel919 · 1/3/2013
I would! but I don't have a pole, and the pole studios here don't offer classes that are my level let alone classes that fit my schedule. :( I was leaning towards Pilates, I don't live in an area that offers awesome aerial classes and whatnot.
Ajrt2118 · 1/4/2013
Yoga. You can work on work on flexibility. You can also work on handstands, forearm stands, head stands and other advanced yoga arm balances. Push ups and chin ups if u have a chin up bar.
QueenJewell · 1/4/2013
melhy919 I'm in the same situation as you. I'm working at least 60hours a week and I'm just too tired to do anything, but after January I hope to cut some of the hours down.
JBStarryEyedGirl · 1/7/2013
First off, PULL UP BAR! =) You can stick it on any doorway and instant workout. You can do a variety of pull ups with different hand grips to work different muscles. You can also do reverse crunches, with legs tucked, piked or straddle, and try twisting and lifting. I also highly recommend yoga to keep you flexible, I love bikram yoga (done in a super hot sweaty room - not recommended if you don't like saunas, or yoga. lol). Also venture into some dance classes, ballet, hip hop, lyrical, jazz, etc! You could take rock climbing, or gymnastics tumblings, or giant trampoline classes. Or you can go hardcore into things like P90X, CrossFit, bootcamps. I also hula hoop for fitness. There are so many things to do! Get excited, and try something new!
Ly Kieu Le · 1/9/2013
Or ballet class for flexibility and definitely strength as well ;)
calipolepixie · 3/1/2013
I am working on building my strength back too as I have not practiced at home or been to a studio in awhile myself...Fluidity, pop physique, daily pull ups, sit ups, push ups & various plank hold exercises. Also working on controlled elbow & handstands really works your core.