'Elbow Stand'

Obviously the term 'elbow stand' derives from its sister the 'hand stand.' As you can see  I'm using my elbows to balance and take the weight of my body, as well as my leg once it connected with pole.
I'l be honest, I've always been a little scared attempting this move (hence the reason I've avoided it in the past) because I had this idea that I'd put all my weight on to my head, which isn't the case at all. My head didn't even touch the floor. I'd say it was at least a good centimetre away from it.
After having no pole in my life all summer, (I went away) I'm glad that it is present again!

Pole Fit is Everywhere

 

Once you've got the confidence, strength and ability then you can take Pole Fit and do it pretty much anywhere. You don't have to go all out and buy yourself a pole costing you a hefty £150.00 (like I did!)

This is pole instructor Faye Chatterley literally upside down on the London Underground. Pretty cool, hey?

I haven't been to an actual Pole Fit lesson for nearly 4 weeks now. They run in 6 week courses, so once you miss a course start date, you've missed the boat. Ah well, I've still got my beloved pole sitting, or should I say standing in the spare room!

Men Do Pole Fit Too

Just to get it out there, pole fit isn't just for women. I keep banging on about how it's great for building strength and improving flexibility. So guys, you should all give it a go too!

Here's a guy I found on YouTube proving men can do it, just as good as women.

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Jenyne Butterfly: Video

In an interview with pole fit instructor Faye Chatterley, she cited Jenyne Butterfly as one of the pole fitty's she admired. Here is a little video showcasing her amazing talent.
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Pole Instructor: Faye Chatterley

I'm missing pole fit. A lot. It's been 3 weeks since my last pole it session, and it's emotional not learning new things. Good job I've had loads of footage to play about and keep me entertained!

Allow me to introduce you to an amazing pole instructor Faye Chatterley. Faye established Staffordshires first pole dancing school Pole Fit.
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Most painful move to date

The 'lady garden' is a move that looks like the easiest of them all, but let me tell you something; this is the most painful move that I've done to date! (Even though, I say that about most moves, this time I really mean it!)

Doesn't take two guesses to work out why it's called the lady garden. From the 'right'/(wrong) angle you'll get a glimpse of the 'lady garden.'

Moving on.

With the leg behind bent, the leg in front straight, your back arched as much as you can, and pretty much your whole body weight resting on the hand under your bum, you might be able to see where the difficulty lies. Or maybe it's just me?!

Staffs Uni Pole Fitty: Laura!

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Thoughts on Pole Fit

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With thanks to the ladies at Pole Fit. 
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Lack of Pole Fit - Emotional

This last week I've had so much Uni work to be getting on with that I had to make the dreaded decision. Pole fit class vs uni work.

Slightly annoying that I had dead lines to meet, so I had no choice but to skip the pole fit session.

I miss it so much! I can't wait to have a spin on my pole tomorrow!!

Pole Fit Society

I began Pole Fit by joining the Pole and Hula Society at uni back in October 2010. Since then we've been arranging to have hoodies made, just like every other society.

After a long wait, we now finally have our hoodies. Just in time for summer!

Great.

Overcoming 'The Plank'

The Plank

Holding on to the pole with only one hand, at height, is quite daunting. But I managed to do the plank, and hold it long enough for the slowest camera in the world to capture the moment!

Today was my final session in the 6 week pole fit course at Studio Fit, and it'll be fair to say I'll be doing the beginner/advance course again! (It'll be my third go once I start it again.)

I suppose it is quite disheartening that I'm not moving up a level, but I over heard someone say that they've been doing this level for almost 2 years!! So I really shouldn't be so hard on myself, I've still go so much to learn!

For the next 6 week course I need to build on my upper body strength and focus on getting on with the class when I'm hurting from pinching skin, burns and bruisers!

Final Destination

Dad finding a joist

In the very short time I've had my pole, it has lived in three different rooms for various different reasons. Unfortunately you can't just stick a pole anywhere, and hope it stays up or that it doesn't come crashing through the ceiling.

Obviously it comes with instructions. I'd say it takes a good 15 minutes to put it altogether, and get it up. But before you do all of that, you've got to find a joist in the ceiling, so presure from the pole can rest against it.

Finding a joist in the ceiling at my dads house was a bit like playing a game of Where's Wally. It took 15 holes in the ceiling, to find the joist for the pole to rest against.
Dad didn't seem too bothered after I said I'd reimburse him for the cost of covering the holes back up, which now I've been reminded, is still on my list of things to do!