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How hard is a pole dance or aerial arts class? Hello my lovely reader friend! Today, I would like us to have a little riff around whether pole

How effective is a pole or aerial class? Hello dear reader, Today, we're going to have a little chat about stuff that people Google about pole and aerial, because

Is 30 too old to start a pole dance or aerial arts class? Welcome to some unfiltered thoughts from me, Momentum studio owner Anna 🙂 The question that's

15 ESSENTIAL Pole and Aerial Training Truths You Should Know https://open.spotify.com/episode/7ypvu0jlriLfMbKLiEl24H?si=64a5e0d6f4ca4126  Pole classes or aerial arts training has a noticeable benefit to people’s overall health and wellbeing, and

Effective Cross-Training Tips for Reaching Your Pole and Aerial Goals https://open.spotify.com/episode/2JccscqQjdjYfGU78VT303?si=2f33f6ba6ffd4614  For a lot of people who enjoy pole or aerial, it is tricky to come to class

Aerial Silks Guide: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know https://open.spotify.com/episode/4cFgII4aC3yg6NK5KeCP0I?si=8f84bc2f9287482c  Thise two fabric strands that dangle from the ceiling hold endless fascination and don’t just captivate audiences in

How Social Media Influences Pole and Aerial Training https://open.spotify.com/episode/0NeykSShf3F1jXEuW3ldhk?si=2f6d568e4a1c4c40  Well Instagram specifically to be exact! Chances are, you are often scrolling your Insta feed for pole or aerial

Aerial Hoop Guide: Everything You Need to Know About Aerial Hoop https://open.spotify.com/episode/2EYO3QRzts1VIewWhflbTi?si=d7897cbc1c1a4245 How can a steel ring that hangs from the ceiling be so addictive? Because it is

Pole Dance Allyship and Advocacy: Uplifting Its Roots and Supporting the Sex Worker Community https://open.spotify.com/episode/4k1RBlpWUsUKVC3XJBanPM?si=3ec127c1edb943b6  We all enjoy the wonderful benefits pole dancing brings to our lives thanks

Understanding Your Pole/Aerial Level: Benefits of Training with a Syllabus https://open.spotify.com/episode/1MGGQlqhMsabOuxURsRIKR?si=a45ff2214bf54657  Pole and aerial training and the levels you might pass through while you are with any given

Pole and Aerial Training: Navigating Peri-Menopause with Confidence https://open.spotify.com/episode/6ZqWwKHXxYnkuVwxXfTCFB?si=5b2587da9799449e  As humans, we all go through some major transitions in life, puberty is one of them, and for people

Moving Up a Level in Pole or Aerial: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome https://open.spotify.com/episode/05cP56kbdSlunfXjXXauc8?si=a8ce881815f14610  At some point in your pole or aerial training, your teacher will come up to you

Boost Your Confidence: How Pole and Aerial Classes Help You Feel Empowered At Momentum Pole & Aerial, we ask every new starter what their goals are for the

Building a Positive Relationship with Exercise Through Pole and Aerial Training https://open.spotify.com/episode/3VyKQ85COEM8OxW8afLiue?si=a916b9b18a4946a1  A lot of people come into pole or aerial class with a bit of a rocky

How to Become a Pole or Aerial Instructor: A Teacher’s Journey https://open.spotify.com/episode/4liboGLuP54dKHCCv1168d?si=fdd63fced8884954  I know we are biased but being a pole or aerial instructor is truly one of

What to Expect at Your First Pole or Aerial Workshop https://open.spotify.com/episode/4P4JzFyaAuPHQ8ITUAqhd2?si=e417f6d5b8714e38 Workshops are an incredible learning tool alongside your regular weekly pole or aerial classes and training sessions.

Staying Sane During Injury Breaks in Pole and Aerial Training Perhaps the poler and aerialist’s worst nightmare: having to take time out due to injury. Most likely, at

How to Engage Your Core in Pole and Aerial Training  https://open.spotify.com/episode/7uBS5b2PV7QI7QVJm3vJjh?si=da302cb575464ec2  We hear this all the time in pole and aerial class: Use your core. Engage your core.

The Benefits and Best Practices of Spotting in Pole and Aerial Training https://open.spotify.com/episode/6fsILH7IZjTaNSnUeP86Ka?si=5e2bbb7825444c80  Pole and aerial classes get progressively more challenging as you climb (excuse the pun) along

Fit, Fat, and Fabulous: Plus-Size Voices in the Pole and Aerial Community https://open.spotify.com/episode/2umQL4WLvKLOLGD7EpYkLg?si=97f1977af3b14774 https://open.spotify.com/episode/2iz34huVQeBAmyrhj2gDv7?si=3c077edf029441e0 https://open.spotify.com/episode/5pZ3exquN05ApXOlrt2cGJ?si=cb403e827c184e2a  Two of the questions we get asked most often as a pole and

What Happens at a Pole or Aerial Camp: Behind the Scenes and Top Tips https://open.spotify.com/episode/4f4x5UxDPqgei0UqNFhJtJ?si=de22a90896aa4594  We know what you’e thinking: wouldn’t it be nice to head on holiday

Overcoming Imposter Syndrome in Pole and Aerial Training https://open.spotify.com/episode/0IkOwfgNSMs5DKscnmTcJo?si=43891bb9b7544add Did you know that impostery thoughts and comparison often go hand in hand? Both can be pretty sucky and

Pole Dancing and Managing Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS/ME) https://open.spotify.com/episode/018O1asCzCvwqpnkVhBdoM?si=57ed7390d5914827 Chronic Fatigue Syndrome or Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (CFS/ME respectively) is a long-term condition of unknown aetiology that causes extreme tiredness

Maximising Your Time at Open Studio: Avoiding Distractions https://open.spotify.com/episode/33EopdWa567RX6nq9kKFNE?si=b88c4007fc1c4638 We’ve all done it: rocked up to open training, full of beans and enthusiasm. But once we’re at the

Professional Pole and Aerial Photoshoots: Top Tips for Success Yey you have done the thing: booked your first professional photoshoot to showcase all the brilliant things you can

Pole, Aerial Hoop, and Silks: Balancing Multiple Disciplines https://open.spotify.com/episode/4tCkqGe7L6AuyvB8cUCRFg?si=38f62234d867473d  For so many of us, it’s a really tough job to choose between doing pole, aerial hoop, fabric, heels

Pole and Aerial Progression: What Counts as a Win https://open.spotify.com/episode/4BYYh81wgbCzVrhl5bhVAl?si=de3c857af1d04d7f  If you have been training pole or aerial for a little while, you will have noticed that you

Overcome Stage Fright: Performing at a Momentum Showcase Stepping on stage is never easy, that’s why it is best to be prepared! (And it’s even better when you

Finding Fluidity and Ease in Pole Dance: Love of Dancing on the Pole https://open.spotify.com/episode/1zfOl2YBLpUp7GoNe2RH5k?si=7cbef91733714f9f Pole is among one of the most versatile sports out there: sexy and sensual,

How to Prepare for a Pole Competition: Tips for Success https://open.spotify.com/episode/2DwjiLWp7MuZixGNynWtiA?si=7e7d7b2880c54bd9 Have you considered entering a pole competition?  If so, you are probably overflowing with questions, and lucky

How to Avoid Feeling Like a Failure with Your Pole and Aerial Goals https://open.spotify.com/episode/05KmYRD27A006P43IasKaf?si=540fa6a6efa04ea8 While you are busy having tons of fun in your weekly classes, sooner or

Mastering Comparison in Pole or Aerial Class: Tips to Feel Good Enough https://open.spotify.com/episode/2Lr4PhM5uXeG1k8ackItsn?si=575f9bc5ae174528   I am guessing you are here reading this blog because you can relate to

Course, Taster or Beginner Drop In Class? Hello hello dear reader! If you are here, it is likely because you are intrigued by giving pole dance or aerial arts a

Our top 10 indicators of a great relationship with pole and aerial training In honour of celebrating starting to feel summery, I wanted to have a little check in with

Being spotted for the first time - here's the lowdown Hello hellooo! Today, I wanted to take a moment to write a little about being spotted in your pole and

10 ways to supplement your pole and aerial training at home So you’ve got into a regular routine at the studio attending a class every week through the

Our 6 top tips for returning to pole and aerial classes after a break It might have been a few months or a few years since you last

How to improve your flexibility for pole and aerial classes One of the most-asked questions before a customer starts pole and aerial classes is “Do I need to

7 reasons why pole and aerial are the best alternative fitness classes It can be daunting to try any new fitness class, especially if it feels a bit

What to wear to your first pole/aerial class? One of the worst things about starting a new fitness class is always picking the right outfit. You want to feel

Actually Useful and Realistic Gym Advice We are so totally at ease in the pole and aerial studio. Gym however, often a very different story! Lots of us who pole,

7 Ways to Help Pole and Aerial Bruises “How do I get rid of aerial and pole bruises?” is one of the most common questions that I get asked