Pole & Body

Get Ready in a Flash for Swimsuit Season!

Mon, 13 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Need a fast way to get fit safely in as little time as possible? Try pole~ We offer tons of classes from Monday through Sunday to fit your busy schedule. Pole tones every part of the body from the abs to the calves in no time flat! If you are concerned you don’t have enough upper body arm strength, then take our Spins class or Climbs and you will be WELL on your way to changing that challenge! Feel uncoordinated and want more cat like grace? Then try our Dance Aspect or Floor Work classes. Pole fitness melts the fat away with consistent participation. Sign up for our $99 Pole Princess Monthly Unlimited and take as many 55-minute drop-in pole fitness classes that you want! Watch your body change after just a few sessions!

Wedding Season + Bachelorette Parties = Amazing Pictures and Lasting Memories!

Fri, 13 May 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Let’s face it! Bachelorette parties NEVER go out of style! Tired of smokey bars and run of the mill parties? Need a fun venue to host a bachelorette party? Look no further. Bachelorette parties at Pole & Body are the latest in feminine bonding and the new rite of passage. Pole & Body Fitness offers affordable bachelorette parties in Indianapolis. We offer 3 different party options, each with their own prices and availability.

$99 1 Hour Sunday Girl Time Pole Party

$200 1 Hour Fri/Sat Girl Time Pole Party

$300 2 Hour Fri/Saturday Girls’ Night Out Pole Party

What's A Grip Product And Why Do I Need It?

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Quite simply… you may not need one at all… but then you may, so it’s important to know what they are in case you do. How will you know if you need a grip product? If you have that sweaty hand syndrome or chronically damp palms, then that means when you try to do spins or climbs that you will most likely under perform to your strength and ability because you will not be able to have a stable grip on the pole. This can be VERY frustrating for those who have gone through it. Often people feel they have no choice but to give up, feeling self-defeated by something out of their control, but that’s where grip products come in. Grip products are substances that you can put on your hands which will dry the sweat or absorb it allowing you to truly grip the pole how everyone else experiences. This way you can spin or climb without slippage, which can not only be dangerous, but embarrassing as well. The truth is, you probably have more strength than what your sweaty hands had been giving you credit for. So be at ease! This isn’t the end of your pole fitness journey! And you’ll find out how much better it is as soon as you try a grip product.

Keep in mind that there are many different grip products on the market, so it can be confusing to know which ones work without just ordering and trying them all. This is where we come in to assist you with some of our own knowledge and experience. One of the most common grip products on the market is Dry Hands.

Now, this product was good back in the day when there were no other grip products on the market - or for those who didn’t know about spray in a can baseball grip (one brand of which is Firm Grip) and can be purchased at sports shops, think Dick’s. But be forewarned! This Firm Grip in a can smells toxic and intense so although it does work great, be sure to spray it as close to the hand as possible, perhaps outside the studio before you come in? Please! Once you smell it for the first time, you’ll understand! But it is a great product because it’s like invisible sticky all over your hands which makes you… Spider Woman! Nice…

However, Dry Hands is kind of what AOL is to Google. As AOL is kind of the dinosaur age of web browsers, so is Dry Hands to grip products. Now if you have Dry Hands and you like it, keep it, finish and feel free to become a loyal fan of it. If you are new to it, take it easy on how much product you apply as a lot will really gunk up the pole, not to mention your hands and what was giving you grip will build-up and cause you to slip on the residue. It’s a liquid. I know, sounds weird right? But it does work good enough if you don’t have anything else or haven’t explored other grip product options. Just remember, a little goes a long way. Less is more here. Just experiment to see what works. Some will swear by it and studios sell it either because they believe in it or to turn a profit but if you were to ask us what we think is best among a plethora of products…we would suggest… and quite simply…

Tite Grip! Why? Because Tite Grip is just a more advanced and, in our humble opinion, more proficient product for all level students. We have some in our studio if you ever want to try it out before you buy your own tube. Just mention it! And while there are many suppliers of the product, we suggest going straight to the source. If you buy from other sellers, you aren’t guaranteed the freshest or most recent formula/packaging. Old bottles of the product may not dispense properly and or be dry in the packaged tube. Here’s the link to Tite Grip. If you order, have it sent to your house even if it’s a tiny apartment. We knew one student who ordered it and had it sent to her boyfriend’s work because she thought that the package would be to large to fit in her mailbox. It’s very small! So no worries. If you send it to the wrong address or to someone’s work, it may take you a very long time to get it. When we ordered it, we received it in a matter of days.

Finally, there are tons of other grip products on the market, and new ones every day, no doubt in this fast growing sub-culture of pole dance/fitness. One of those would be Mighty Grip, a powder based product with mixed reviews, but catchy and well-known branding.

We’ve pictured a few others for your perusal. Some of them are for more advanced polers that compete, such as iTac2 which is a wax based grip. I know, sounds weird but it’s effective which is why so many USPDF (United States Pole Dance Federation) champions endorse it, such as Alethea Austin and Karol Helms.

And lastly, some people like to wear fingerless bike gloves. Mighty Grip makes their own special brand (as pictured), but they are essentially the same thing and we have had a few students use them without issue. But if you don’t care for the look of gloves, then grip products are your best bet.

Thanks for reading! If you want to major in the subject of grip products, feel free to try them all and maybe you can write an updated blog entry for us on the subject with all your new found experience and expertise. However, until then, feel free to use ours!

What Are Epsom Salts And Why Do I Need Them?

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0500

After beginning your journey of pole fitness you will most likely notice an initial soreness in muscles that you didn’t know existed. This is normal and often occurs in people who weight train even. Why? Because we do unique stretches for flexibility, with an eye on the prize for splits and depending on what pole fitness class you participate in, you will most likely be developing your arm strength in a variety of spins and climbs classes. Some people think that they can’t do spins because they don’t have any upper body strength, which is kind of a myth. While this may be true for a very small percentage of women, the majority of women can do easy beginner spins which help develop strength for more challenging ones. Climbs are the same way. Initially they seem very challenging but get easier week after week. Before you know it, you will be scaling the pole like a superhero. Think Cat Woman/Wonder Woman. Because your muscles will be adjusting to this new form of exertion, and will likely be sore after a good workout, we suggest the regular use of Epsom Salts, after consulting with your doctor that they are safe for you. For most people, Epsom Salts work like magic to remove or reduce muscle soreness, sprains, etc.

Epsom Salts are amazing. The AMA (American Medical Association) recommends that American’s take 3 Epsom Salt baths a week because most American’s are deficient of magnesium. Magnesium is great for depleted muscles and restoring electrolytes. They also strengthen the cell wall boosting immunity, as well as help replenish enzymes in the stomach which mean you reduce bloat. Ever binge during the holidays or at a birthday party? Go home and take a nice, steaming hot Epsom Salt bath and notice when you get out how slim you feel and how much more normal your tummy looks after the salts some how ‘magically’ reduce that uncomfortable bloat. But the most amazing thing is if that when you are in pain from some sort of new exercise, or from a muscle sprain, etc… that when you soak in Epsom Salts then get out of the bath… your pain is gone or diminished!

Where do you get them and what do they look like so you can recognize them in the grocery/pharmacy? Here is a picture. There may be a different brand but they are normally in a half-gallon milk type carton in the back where the pharmacists are located. Just ask if you don’t see them. Some come scented with added fragrances/herbs, but we suggest the original plain. Sometimes the scents smell synthetic and you may not always be in the mood for strong fragrances.

We like to put our Epsom Salts in a nice big quart Mason Jar, alternately, you can keep yours on a shelf or under the bathroom sink, or you can find a pretty container to keep them in with a scoop.

You can just pour them in and eye your measurement, or use a scoop. Make sure you read the instructions for how much to put in the bath water, as many people put less than they should. Start the water, pour the salts in and swish them around with your hand to help them dissolve. We don’t always wait for them to dissolve completely before we soak, but that is what the carton advises. We just let the water fill up about a quarter full so the salts are mixed with plenty of water. If you have sensitive skin that irritates easily, consider letting the salts dissolve completely and experiment with the less is more concept.

You will enjoy the time to yourself, and you will definitely enjoy how you feel when you get out of the bath… You will feel an amazing sense of physical well-being! This isn’t just to reduce soreness but to replenish your body of essential minerals. If you want to know more about Epsom Salts, just Google the words! Enjoy the steam!

What Can I Do To Keep The Home Fires Burning (And Brightly)!

Sun, 13 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0500

This entry is about the special time of Valentine’s when people share their love and appreciation of each other. And what better approach to this special day than to do something special for that man of yours! Your significant other would most likely remember your amazing effort and you’ll be thanking us forever when you learn our Sex Kitten Private Dance Routine to take home for that special day. This can be used for any special day, whether it’s a birthday, anniversary, honeymoon or just something different for a Saturday night to keep the home fires burning brightly!

Be sure to begin the class a few weeks before you plan to perform it so you have plenty of time to practice beforehand. We highly suggest you take the class 4-5 times so that it’s so easy that you can do it in your sleep. You want to be able to relax with confidence in the moves so you can focus on him instead of you’re nerves!

Have fun and spice up your life by learning some sensual moves you can do at home without a pole for someone special on a birthday, holiday or anniversary. You’ll be thanking us for years after the event! See you in the studio ; ) wink, wink!

What's Pole Fitness & How Can It Benefit Me?

Thu, 13 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0500

That’s a great question we hear often. It’s normal for most people to associate pole dance with exotic dancers. But quietly under the radar for well over a decade, women across the globe have been learning and benefiting from the art of pole. Pole dance, or pole fitness, is now one of the fastest growing segments of exercise trends today. It’s perfect for women because it addresses all points of an ideal workout, including flexibility, strength and cardio. Pole fitness consists of dance, floor work, kicks, spins, climbs and inversions on a vertical pole.

Dance is the overall aspect that can be performed singularly in and of itself, but it also defines transitions into the other areas such as floor work, kicks, spins, climbs and inversions. Dance aspect provides the user with cardio, improved grace and balance. If you feel challenged in the area of graceful movement, pole fitness will shed light on a new you. Everyone can develop grace, which creates a more confidently feminine gait. After learning the dance aspect, every move you make will be pretty, on or off the pole.

Floor work and kicks are a fun part of pole dance for fitness. Like the dance aspect of pole fitness, floor work can also be performed as an end unto itself, or it can also define transitions from the ground up and gives the dancer a break from the intense cardio workout which arises out of performing spins, climbs and inversions. Our online description for our Kicks & Floor Work class describes the fun as “Be like a Charlie’s Angel in this all level class and learn 3 tough looking yet super feminine kicks to add to your must have skills while toning your abs, thighs and calves. This class includes fun, interesting and essential moves that teach you what to do when your dance aspect, pole spin, climb or inversion takes you to the floor”.

Spins are beautiful, powerful moves that consist of spinning in various poses around a stationary pole. Stationary or static poles remain in an unmoving state while the dancer performs, whereas spinner poles rotate as the dancer changes from pose to pose which appears as a spin. Spins are a great way to build upper body arm strength, while toning the back and abs. If you don’t think you have enough upper body strength to start taking a spin class, think again. We teach easy beginner spins EVERYONE can do! And the more you learn, the better your arm strength gets making it easier to move onto more challenging spins. Everyone has to start somewhere and progress moves swiftly.

People usually think there is just one way to climb a vertical pole, or a rope. But there are multiple ways to climb a pole. Our Climbs I & II class teaches four ways to climb the pole which include pretty things to do once you get yourself up there, such as holds and pretty ways to spin yourself down. This is excellent for developing muscle control, advancing upper body strength and toning the arms, back and abs. Bring a friend and give it a try!

Inversions are the intimidating moves where you see women hanging upside down in various poses on the pole. Many studios treat inversions as though you have to go through a bunch of hoops or red tape to even attempt one. But the truth is, most of the people who instruct never waited until they knew everything else before they tried inversions, as if there were a perfect time for students to start. We believe as long as students are taught in a safe and proper environment by a certified instructor then what is to stop them from just trying them out. Some people will be better at inversions than they are at any other part of pole fitness, while others will find their individual strengths elsewhere across the board. Our advanced instructor is certified and ready to teach you how to invert as soon as you want to give it a try.

Pole & Body is truly The Diamond Standard in Pole Fitness. We offer 8 unique 55 minute pole fitness classes for any area that interests you whether it be dance, floor work, kicks, spins, climbs, or inversions. To view our drop-in class descriptions, please visit http://www.poleandbody.com/class-descriptions/

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