Welcome to the Pole 4 Fitness website!
Many people would love to try pole dancing but worry that it will be hard, embarrassing, or they will fall off, so they put off joining for years! When they actually get here, they are surprised at how quickly they can perform the moves and how friendly and supportive their class is.
Did you know that Pole 4 Fitness can support weight loss, define your muscles, increase your flexibility and mobility, improve posture and coordination, and improve mood, self-esteem, and body image?
Your class will be fun but challenging (what's the point if it’s really easy?). We will teach you how to perform moves that others may find impossible.
Many of our members have made new friendships that have lasted years; they have pushed their bodies to do things they never believed they could do, and with the added benefit that the workout will also give your health benefits of increased bone mass and decreased bone loss (depending on your age) an increase in metabolism and reduced fat storage.
How can this be, I hear you ask?
Well, the lessons are set up so that you can progressively work at your own pace, taking into account your unique body shape, strengths, and weaknesses.
You will make small improvements in each lesson until one day you realise you are not the same person you were when you started.
The more you push through each set of moves, the more confident you will become in reaching the next stage. As your inner strength grows, you soon realise that you are capable of more than you ever thought possible.
You will discover how a group of like-minded people can support and encourage each other. This group are not your competition but your ‘comrades in action’ as you support the weakest and follow the strongest. Our ‘groups’ are what keep you coming: safety in numbers, not letting the team down, and not getting left behind whilst allowing you to progress at your own pace.
People worry that we are going to ask you to work beyond your capabilities, and in fact, one of the most common things we hear is, ‘I’ll join when I’m fitter, thinner, stronger, etc’, as they see the gravity deifying tricks and think ‘I’ll never do that!’ But we start your journey with your feet firmly on the ground, and as you feel you can, we will help you to swing, spin, climb, invert, flip, slide, drop, roll and dance!
Everyone who trains at Pole 4 Fitness will have the opportunity to perform in shows, demonstrations, events, and competitions. As part of your training, we will be with you every step of the way, giving you all the necessary skills to show the world what you are capable of.
I often get asked if pole class will help with weight loss, and the answer is yes and no! Weight loss will depend on what else you do throughout the week. You have to combine it with a healthy eating plan and daily activity. Weight loss will only happen when you are taking on fewer calories than you need to maintain your weight. I’m afraid there is no magic formula other than eating less processed food, eating more plants, and being more active.
If you want to lose weight, please feel free to check out my healthy eating site, www.gorillagrubkitchen.co.uk, where you can learn about the packages I offer.
