What happens in a Pole Passion Wakefield Fitness Dance Class

No two classes are the same! 

At each class will have a 5 -10 mins warm up on or off the pole 

Then we work through a series of moves, tricks, spins, transitions, poses, flexibility stretches, progression stretches, and strength conditioning all ending in a relaxation session at the end 

Some moves you’ll love 

Some will challenge you

As everyone is different 

Most people don’t have upper body strength when they come to pole so each week you will gain new strength  and flexibility and the beauty is you forget you’re exercising ( until the next day or so afterward) 

Benefits of pole fitness with Pole Passion 

 A total body workout

 Uplifts your mood 

 We encourage all styles

 Adds variety to your training 

 Creates fun in your training 

 Excellent for increasing balance, coordination & flexibility 

 Tones tighten & conditions muscles 

 Increases your power & strength 

 Has a social side 

 Creates high self-esteem 

 Boosts body confidence 

 Improves posture

 Helps with weight loss

 Improves mental well being 

 Improves bone strength in the spine, hips, legs, arms & wrists 

 Suitable for all ages 

 No experience necessary 

 A grading system for all levels 

Email us: theteam@passion-fitness.com  Whats app/text 07753585054

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We are taking orders for Christmas Now

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Suitable for teaching children and adults exercise on and a round the vertical bar

The preferred exercise pole used by international industry leaders Pole Passion

Email us for enquiries: theteam@passion-fitness.com

Kay Penney asked to support the World Pole Sport Championships in Turin 2017

Kay Penney is the Chairwoman of The World Pole Dance Association, co-organising World Pole Sport & Fitness championships since 2009 organising the competition in countries such as Jamaica, UK, Budapest, Switzerland, Beijing, China & more recently the World Championships in Bucharest September 15th & 16th 2016.

Kay is also the owner, founder and Managing Director of Pole Passion Ltd (www.polepassion.com), and is responsible for bringing pole to men and women as a pole art form and dance for fitness.

Kay is the owner and creator of Miss Pole Dance UK established in 2005

Kay created Pole Passion Ltd in 2003 with a passion to pass on her experiences and passion for the pole, promoting the very talented and ambitious, from beginner students to the World champions, like Felix Cane (double world champion) and Bendy Kate. Kay adapted the early pole techniques, inspired by exotic dance, in the beginning, to create what is known as pole fitness today and is constantly affirming her vision by achieving international accreditation for all her instructor training qualifications in 2007 with Skills Active and the Register of Exercise Professionals.

Her programmes are shared and learnt by men and women all over the world now with the online programmes, with a continual passion along with her dedicated and experienced team. Women from all over the world now train with Pole Passion. Pole Passions Instructor Training  Accreditations are valid in all of Europe, South Africa, New Zealand, Australia & USA.

Kay is a business graduate and has the pleasure to attend seminars including speakers such as Sir Richard Branson & Alan Sugar. 

She is a health and beauty expert, professional sports masseur, aromatherapist and Indian massage and Swedish massage therapist and has diplomas in beauty and nutrition.

Kay has had a love for sport & dance all her life and has been involved and certified in Tennis, Hockey, Netball, Football, Cricket, Orienteering, Badminton, swimming & Gymnastics and is a REP’s qualified Fitness Instructor and Exercise Group Instructor.

With her experience of competitions in other fields, she formulated and founded Miss Pole Dance

UK Championships in 2005 & Mr Pole Fitness UK competitions in 2009.

She is the creator of World Pole Sport & Fitness Championships from 2009 (Jamaica). She developed and wrote the rules for the first synchronised doubles category in 2010 Passionate about the health, safety and well-being of students and instructors alike she created a First Aid, Pole Sport Specific course in 2010 and instructor and spotting safety course for instructors and students based on the cheerleading principles of spotting, the first of its kind.

She is and has been members of the following associations;
Equity, Fitness Industry Association (FIA), UK Active, Sussex Chamber of Commerce, Honorary Member of Pole Fitness Association USA, International Pole Sports Federation Chair of Events 2009.

She is a qualified first aider, pole specific and continues to teach weekly pole fitness lessons where she is her most happiest.

She wrote the first Code of Pole Practice specific to professionalise pole fitness, which is specifically followed by her team of 38 instructors for Pole Passion.

Kay is passionate about high-quality and professional and safe teaching techniques and devised an apprentice scheme and grading system to pass on and continue professional and ongoing education for her team, world wide.

She is co-inventor of the RPole, one of the first free-standing portable poles specific to pole fitness and dance techniques, without a platform stage and the only pole which incorporates a safety mat as standard. The RPole also is the only pole currently built to the high standards of the British and European safety laws.

She is actively involved in Teacher training and assessing in both Pole and Burlesque Dance techniques. Kay has appeared on National and International TV :- BBC, Sky Bravo TV and local radios and many times  & has been featured in local and national

newspapers and magazines.

She is a presenter and public speaker for pole fitness and over the years her and her team support cancer charities 4 times per year and has raised thousands of pounds for such charities to include McMillian, St Lukes Hospice, Breast Cancer Awareness, Wear it pink. She has taken the RPole to the top of Ben Nevis – the highest mountain in the UK to support her chosen charities.

Each year Kay is passionate about networking and supporting other countries and cultures and sharing knowledge.

She is currently learning Fitness for pregnancy and for children 5-15 years old.
 

Competition Achievements:

2001 Founder, owner & Managing Director Pole Passion Ltd.  (polepassion.com)

2003 Regional Champion  - Pole Idol Championships
2005 Founder, Owner & Managing Director Miss Pole Dance UK & Mr Pole Fitness UK
2005 - 2017 Main competition organiser
2006 Code of Pole Practice Creator - http://www.polepassion.fitness/code-of-pole-practice

2009 Founder & Creator of World Pole Dance – Rules & Regulations and Judicial system including move syntax coordinator -  worldpole.fitness

2005 - 2013 Head Judge  - Miss Pole Dance /  World Pole Dance

2010 Synchronised Doubles Creator

2013 - 2016 Competition compare

Kay has judged and mentored in countries such as China, Turkey, Hungary, Spain, Romania, Germany, France, Switzerland, Jamaica and United Kingdom and is looking forward to adding Italy to her list in 2016

Kays contact details:

Email: Kay@passion-fitness.com

Whats app: +44 77535 85054

Twitter: Pole Passion

Facebook: Kay Penney

Instagram: Kaypenney01

Pole Dancing El Fegan from Northern Ireland is set to trek 28 peaks for Alzheimers Charity

So what do some extraordinary pole dancers do in their spare time ?

https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/el-fegan - share and donate

So this fabulous lady did a fabulous job organising the most recent All Ireland's Championships 2016 in Belfast over the weekend and I was pleased to find out that not only is she passionate about supporting charities every year, as we are at Pole Passion, she has chosen a charity that is close to my heart to as I have a close family member going through the mid stages of Alzheimers and understand the destruction it can have on family members and the affected people

Life changes quickly and adapting to such rapid challenges and changes can be hard for everyone involved so this is why we want to support El

El Fegan, the All Ireland Pole Championships Organiser is about to set off around Ireland summiting Ireland's county high points, consecutively, as part of a charity challenge for Alzheimer's
It will see her take on 28 peaks, travelling 1 day at a time from county to county, peaks less than 500m will be done in a 10kg weighted vest to make it a little more challenging.
People have covered the CHPs over the space of time, a few months, year(s) but not 26 consecutive days & for most of the way, alone!
Every year El organises different charity events for different causes & this year she has chosen this organisation because she has a few friends & family that have been affected by Alzheimer's

You may contact El by emailing us on
theteam@passion-fitness.com

Kay Penney - Pole Passion    www.polepassion.com

Worthing polefit, simply the best pole fitness classes in Worthing, catering for beginners to advanced level New students welcome

We say goodbye to Dani Hibbert and Elyse Donovan, Pole Passion is now operating from a new pole fit venue, Sidney Walter Centre, Sussex Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 1DS, with its spacious and airy pole room, floor to ceiling poles, suitable for all levels of pole fit, simply the best instructors and syllabus incorporating grading for all, whether you want to go for fun, fitness competitions, routines, choreography or conditioning and reshaping your body

From Bella Monnery

1. How did you get into pole

I organised a party for my birthday…. I was looking for something a little different and fun!

It was so much fun, I started class’s the next week and fell in love with Pole Fitness.

2. Why pole and not the gym

I actually do both, and more.

Pole on it’s own is an amazing sport, that builds strength, flexibility, confidence and balance whilst learning a fun new skill.

I’ve belonged to the gym for a long time and still go 2 or 3 times a week.

I’ve been doing martial arts since 2001, specialising in Kick-boxing, training and instructing for many years now.

I have also trained in Boxing, K1, Chinese Boxing, MMA and Tae Kwondo. I enjoy running and challenging myself, and I have entered a few races now. My biggest being Tough Mudder last year.

Doing all this other training helped me progress quickly. I wanted to share this great sport and encourage others to take up Pole Fitness. So I took the foundation training in 2013, Advanced training in 2014 and began teaching and have never looked back!

3. What’s your favourite move

I have many, but I do enjoy the splits moves so Russian Splits is at the top!

4. Sexy or fitness or both?

Fitness, I love all the strength and flexibility moves.

Since joining the pole Passion team, my love of the sport has grown even more.

I Regularly help at the Miss Pole Dance UK competitions and love attending and teaching at Pole Passions week long,  Budapest Pole training Retreat every year.

Pole Passion Instructors are friendly, passionate, approachable and fully qualified to advanced teacher training standards and receive ongoing instructor training and support to keep class content fresh and safe.

Instructors are fully insured to teach pole fitness and first aid trained.

Call or text 07921 948 606 now to book your place. Beginners welcome to start at any time.

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Miss Pole Dance UK 2016 Running order of the day 23rd July 2016 TICKETS NOW ON SALE

Miss Pole Dance UK Amateurs and Semi pros 2016

Doors open 12.30pm

Tickets NOW on sale
67 performances
5 categories

www.misspoledance-uk.com, Tickets on sale

9am Registration of POLE master classes 1 & 2
9.30am Sponsors to arrive - set up tables
9.10 - 10.10 Master class 1 Jess's Pole Class
9.15 - 11.15 Master class 2 Michael's Pole Class
9.30pm RPolers and all staff to arrive at VENUE including ticket wrist band distribution
10.00 Registration of POLE master class 3 Jess leanne Norris
10.00 Competitors arrive and registration and music - judge’s arrival
10.15 - 11.15 Master class 3 Jess's Stretch class
11.00 Competitors familiarise themselves with poles on main stage
11.30 - 12.00 Judges meeting
12.00 Doors open for spectators (12.30pm - 7pm)
12.30 - 1.40 START - Amateurs (11)
1.45 - 3.00 Semi pros students (13)
BREAK 3.00 - 3.15
3.15 GUEST PERFORMANCE - GIRL
3.20 - 4.00 Doubles (6)
4.05 - 5.15 Semi pros instructor (11)
BREAK 5.15 - 5.30
5.30 - 6.30 Mr Pole Fitness Amateur/Semi Pro (10)
6.35 - 7.15 POLE BEAT
7.15 - 7.45 Awards & photos including RPolers
8.30 close

9.00 - 12.00 AFTER PARTY HELD AT ***** WILLIAM HARWICK *******
On the day mobile number is : 0792194 8606

(Subject to change !!)

www.misspoledance-uk.com

FOUR WAYS FOR POLE INSTRUCTOR TRAINING COURSE SUCCESS www.polepassion.com

FOUR WAYS FOR POLE  INSTRUCTOR TRAINING COURSE SUCCESS

MANAGE YOUR TIME WISELY
Whether you have chosen to invest in a course you attend in person or whether you have opted for online home study package make sure you have allowed enough preparations and study time of the materials supplied
This of course will vary from person to person but by a guide allow minimum 16 hours study.  Of course your learning never stops but initially before the exam allow this time  minimum to prepare for your course.
Map out how many hours you can commit to your studies each week, and write on a calendar or journal what you actually plan to accomplish. Be realistic. And remember that you’re more likely to meet your goals if you write them down. Do not feel defeated if you are not able to study for hours on end. Whether you dedicate one to two hours, or 30 minutes daily to your studies, make the most of that time.

STUDYING THE CONTENT
Allow time to read and practice the moves for yourself
Then allow additional time in focusing on the words that you will be using whilst teaching
This for many this is the hardest part of transitioning from student to instructor status using the correct terminology including the muscle names correctly

USE YOUR RESOURCES
We all learn differently. Whether you are a visual, auditory or tactile/kinaesthetic learner, there is something for everyone. Recognize your personal learning style and use it to your advantage. This we cover on the courses too.  Use the social media YouTube and visual aids to learn to break down the moves and combinations paying particular attending to and feet body alignments and head positions in all the moves you seen – begin to break down the technicalities of the moves too

ASK FOR HELP
This is so important. No one knows everything, and we are all constantly learning in this relatively new concept of exercise, so please do not be afraid to ask for assistance. Trying to navigate through this experience can be daunting, especially if this is a new career for you. Remember that you have support throughout your course process, and even after you are a certified pole fitness professional. Our trainers assessors and course staff are dedicated to helping you achieve success, so make the most of our expertise and experience and we look forward to supporting you as long as you need us.

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How to create your perfect Pole Passion Grading Routine - www.polepassion.com choreography

How to create your perfect Pole Passion Grading Routine

Combining your moves into a routine is a skill, it’s choreography and this sometimes doesn’t come naturally to everyone.  So if  even the thought of choreographing a routine frightens you then ask for help. It may not be as daunting as you think when it broken down as below

1. KNOW YOUR MOVES


Make sure you know your syllabus well and the names of all the moves

You should have been practicing these moves lots in your class

Remember you can not do a move higher than your level – this is always challenging if you have been poling a long while but only new to the grading routines

2. MUSIC

Think about your music carefully – Feel it from within

It certainly shows if you don't - if in any doubt don't use it. It's not the right choice of music if you have doubts - and never let someone else pick your music (it's ok that they help and advise, but ultimately it's your choice)

This can take a while for many people even the professionals!! So give yourself plenty of time
Down load it to your phone or iPod ideally and again make sure this is done well in advance of the grading day

3. YOUR ROUTINE

Think about your linking moves and style, the filler moves and even some floor work!  -  Good routines are made up of many different elements

It's not just about the tricks tricks tricks so concentrate on those linking transitions too. Transitions in, out, around, up, down and from pole to pole is

Just as important as your tricks !

Count in 4’S and 8’s in time to the music, the beat and the flow – you can even choreograph to the words too. Try printing out the lyrics of your song then write next to the words what moves you are going to do so its more methodical
You can even draw pictures using stick men or symbols, if words don’t work for you

4. CLOTHING

As crazy as it sounds do spend some time on this – At the grading you can only use fitness clothing but it has to fit well and you need to feel 100% comfortable wearing it and make sure its ready two days before so there is no mad last minute panics

  

5. RELAX 

This is easier than it sounds I know. 
Enjoying your performance is easier said than done But it is really over so quickly - if your routine or 'story' doesn't warrant a smile then please add one in at the end of your performance  - when you bow and say your 'thank you's for watching'

So many performers and competitors show their nerves, and not their passion for dance and the pole - The assessors and audience need to be wowed within the first 15 seconds of  your performance if possible !!

6. POSTURE & ALIGNMENT 

This one you will know!!

But please if this is a problem of yours, say it over and over again in your head during your routine -

'POINT YOUR TOES Extend your limbs' including concentrate on your fingers too!!

7.  FLEXIBILITY & STRETCH 

Focus on your flexibility  - This is such an important part  of modern pole routines. This means correct preparation warm ups and cool downs, not only on the day of the completion but the weeks before and weeks after!

You should be allowing at least 20 minutes preparation stretch before it's your turn on the poles (many of the champions will be warming and stretching for 2 hours prior!!)

8. EMOTION & EYE CONTACT  

Engage with your audience and assessors if possible

This is simple and can be done with eye contact, facial expressions and hands reaching towards them pulling them back into your body and your performance and emotion!!!

9. CONTROL YOUR BREATHING   

Breathe!

An excellent performance not only leaves the performer breathless but the assessors AND  audience too

Give all the power and energy you have got even on the shorter routines too

10. ATTENTION TO DETAIL 

It's the little details that matter too

Practice and get someone truthful to critique your performance - get them to find 10 things for you to improve on !

11. MINDSET  

Have fun and look at it as a performance not a grading

Most importantly remember the qualities of an excellent performer are very different to that of an excellent instructor or student

The skills and mindset are very different, MEDITATION AND VISUALISATION ARE EXCELLENT preparation skills for a champion on the pole :)

12. MOST IMPORTANTLY 

Check the website for the rules and guidelines of the music an length of your routines and if in doubt speak with your instructor  and ask lots of questions

Enjoy yourself, Meet new people, Be safe, Train Safe...remember every challenge is a growth step forward.

PRACTICE ~ PRACTICE ~ PRACTICE

Thank you for joining us at The Pole Passion Grading

Good Luck 

      Kay Penney

      Pole Passion  www.polepassion.com

Pole Passion Pole Sport & Fitness Teacher Training - Russia 2016

20th & 21st February 2016
Foundation Certificate in
Teacher Training in Pole

Pole Instructor training centre of excellence for Pole Passion
Instructor Training

Pole Studio address
VENUE address: (Russian):
г.Одинцово, Можайское шоссе,д.130.
Спортивно-танцевальная студия "ФЕНИКС"

(English): Odintsovo,
Mojaiskoe
shosse, 130.
Sports and Dance Studio "FENIX".


Registration for students will be on Saturday 20th February
9:00 – 9.30am at the above address

Foundation Course:
Day 1 – Saturday 20th February
Check in and registration 9.00am
9:30am – 6.00pm morning theory/afternoon practical
Day 2 – Sunday 21st February
9:00am – 6.00pm morning theory/afternoon practical plus
assessment

Day 1
You will be introduced to the practical and theory side of Pole fitness
Your booklets will be emailed and course materials will be given to you beforehand.
You will have to print them out and bring them with you.
Please be dressed in fitness attire and bring shorts and long leggings and a warm top as the course will be a combination of theory and practical sections throughout the day.

Day 2
Continuation of the Work book Plus
3 hours practical assessment plus
45 minutes written exam where short answers will be required, all questions are covered in day 1 and morning of day 2


Any queries about the course content please contact Elena Artamonova on email:   elena.artamonova@passion-fitness.com  or theteam@passion-fitness.com

Please note: these details are subject to change

Additional information
ON THE DAY emergency CONTACT NUMBER
(+7) 929-577-8559


POLES & RPOLE  EQUIPMENT OFFER –
http://polepassion.com/products/

You will be able to receive a discount on all RPole purchased and we now promote and sell the new stainless and allergy free poles from Lupit Poles – please visit the online shop to order your poles/s

EMAIL POLE PASSION FOR LUPIT FLOOR TO CEILING POLES – theteam@passion-fitness.com

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Pole Passion Grading syllabus

A fantastic turn out for the grading held on 7th November 2015 at Pole Passion Worthing where 24 students and instructors progressed to their next level in front of an audience and for many this was the very first time of performing in front of family and friends.
Each level has a set criteria and time to perform ad is a way of learning routines and performing confidence setting them up to future pole competitions and performing




The next grading is organised for March 2016

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Pole Passion Ashington for Pole Fitness classes - over 16's welcome

Pole Passion Pole Fitness classes in Ashington launches in June 2015


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Pole Passion Pole Fitness Chichester reopens in August 2015

Pole Passion Pole fitness classes in Chichester set to reopen at a new location

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Nadia Budurusi, Pioneering Pole Fitness in Romania connecting with Pole Passion UK

Nadia Budurusi – Leading and Pioneering Pole fitness in Romania

Nadia nervously opens her very first pole fitness school in Romania, worried that only her and her mother may attend

Having just completed the European Pole Sport and Fitness accreditation from Europe’s leading Pole Fitness and Pole Sport training provider Pole Passion – Nadia sets to change public perception in Romania

Nadia is the pioneer in Romania and was inspired by Kay Penney a leading pioneer in Europe for Pole Fitness. Kay also the founder of Pole Passion UK leading pole fitness sport and dance training provider approved by REP’s (Register Of Exercise Professionals), Miss Pole Dance UK – UK’s leading amateur and professional championships and owner and founder and Chairperson of World Pole Sport & Fitness Championships  - World Pole Dance the first World championships dedicated to the artistic interpretations of Pole Art and Dance

Nadia opened her first studio under the business guidance of Pole Passion at the beginning of July 2015 and is proud to network with Kay and her international team.   Nadia joined Pole Passion in the UK firstly in February 2015 and then she joined them again on their annual Pole Passion camp, which was hosted in Budapest at the Dollhouse Pole Fitness studio, in May. In 2009,  Kay also inspired  to promote and grow Pole fitness in Budapest Hungary with owner Alma Pirner, who also met Kay at the Instructor Training Certifications in the UK.

Nadia explains how difficult it is for her to promote and advertise her pole fitness lessons and states she feels so alone. She promoted to the University and at the metro as the national media was not interested

I interviewed Nadia who was currently working in her family circus

Nadia states she had lost motivation in the Circus  after a serious knee injury, then the birth of her daughter – she saw her friends playing around the pole and immediately loved what she saw, so she begun to search on the internet for more instruction. That’s when she said she found Pole Passion.

What was the biggest challenge when learning Pole – After a 5 year break having a baby and surgery on my injured knee the challenge was everything – from strength to pole technique. I realised I had lost everything, my flexibility , strength and motivation

What is your back ground – since the age of 5 years I have been a gymnast. My specialism was the straps with my brother and in 2001 we won awards in Montreal – in 2009 I started a circus school with my parents and brother and this year (2015) finally it will be accredited, which we are very happy and proud for this

Why do you think pole is so popular all over the world – the challenge on the pole is so vast and with it being such a spectator sport there is always something new to learn and challenge yourself with

What does Pole dancing mean in your life now – It’s a way of life and brings a whole new meaning to it. I don’t imagine my life without a pole, I love it, My mother loves it, my students from the circus love  it  – you can bring it home and you can redecorate your house so therefore it is really fantastic

What is the difference between pole dance / pole sport / and pole fitness
For me there are many differences – first must come the pole fitness, learning the moves, tricks and techniques,  then you must introduce the dance, the choreography linking the moves together and then if you are really really good you can then introduce the sport of an athlete or gymnast. The rules are more comprehensive in the Pole Sport, but for me I personally love the pole dance where I can express myself with the art and flow of the choreography and make a show

How do you see pole dancing in the future – I believe the people in Romania will go shopping for poles, pole will be in every household – I am currently redecorating my home to incorporate a pole in my living room. My friends will come and try it and I know they will like it.

Do you think it will be popular for the men in Romania too – Yes I am very sure they will want to prove they are strong and flexible. Pole can be done in so many different styles this is why it is for everybody, so yes pole will be popular for men too

Do you think this is just a fashion or will it last longer – To work on the pole it is a challenge, you constantly want to go to the next level – it’s not a fashion it is a sport it will last a long time

Tell me more about the opinion in Romania from the people - Well first of all I talk about pole fitness and pole dance – not the striptease   I have to fight about explaining about the beauty of pole fitness – this is not a joke we are about 20 years behind most of Europe and the UK – the pole gives you freedom, if you want to wears shoes you can – it is fantastic and the best way to be free – I use the words pole fitness so the public are not going to be scared !

I am so happy that I found Pole Passion and will continue to work along side them to support and educate the people of Romania

July 4th 2015
Kay Penney – Pole Passion Ltd www.polepassion.com

Bendy Kate teaches Sinitta how to pole dance in just 10 lessons

World Pole Sport & Fitness Pole Dance Champion 2014, Bendy Kate is all set to put Sinitta (singer) to her paces in a new TV entertainment  show, Get Your Act together, which starts on 18th January 2015.

Sinitta famous for songs in the 80’s, ‘I don’t believe in miracles’  and - So Macho also an 80’s favourite - 1987 Sony Music Entertainment UK Limited

Sinitta quotes her pole dancing experience was, ‘The most intense weeks ever, and in only 10 lessons over three weeks, a totally transformed body, crazy muscles and tremendous strength’

The show will be featuring other stars too such as

Gareth Thomas (Rugby player) performing along side The Circus Of Men
Danielle Lloyd (Model) with Catwall Acrobats
Jedward ('Singers') with Jump Rope UK
Roxy Shahidi (Emmerdale) with Pixie Le Knot (Contortionist)
Chelsee Healey (Actress) will be doing Aerial dance
Elliot Wright (TOWIE) , even Ann Widdecombe (Politician) and Claire Richards (Steps) have been rumoured to join the show

Well done Bendy and we look forward to sending our votes your way on the show

@sinittaofficial, @worldpoledance, @polepassion

www.worldpoledance.com

www.polepassion.com

www.r-polefitness.com

For lessons and videos visit the websites

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www.worldpoledance.com

CHINA 2015 April 11th & 12th

Pole Sport Basic First Aid

Pole Sport Basic First Aid for Pole Dance Fitness

Whilst serious injuries are extremely rare during pole fitness exercise, we have listed some of the more common ailments during a pole fitness lesson which you may come across and the best way of how to deal with them.  Remember always have a mat and a spotter when inverting

Pole Passion now has a specific Instructor training course  - Advanced Level  - specifically focusing on the additional  safety elements of spotting during inversions, on the free standing portable R Poles.

Bruising

Potential Causes:

·        Incorrect technique

·        Compensating for lack of strength with friction grip

·        Medication taken by participant

Advice:

·        Rest area until bruise no longer sore

·        Apply arnica cream to the area

·        Apply ice to large bruises immediately after injury has occurred

Sprains and Strains

Potential Causes:

·        Over training

·        Incorrect Techniques

·        Trips, falls, tumbles

Advice:

·        Stop using the injured area immediately

·        Rest the area

·        Speak to your doctor or pharmacist about anti-inflammatory creams or tablets which could aid recovery

Blisters

Potential Causes:

·        Excessive or Condensed Training (i.e, master classes) can lead to blistered hands and wrists

·        Ill –fitting shoes or trainers can lead to blistered feet

Advice:

·        Reduce or stop training and rest before the blisters burst which may cause a secondary infection

·        Use gloves to protect the hands while training intensely

·        Ensure the area is clean and apply a blister plaster if possible

Muscle Spasms and Cramps

Potential Causes:

·        Dehydration

·        Lack of potassium or electrolytes

·        Lack of other dietary nutrients

·        Illness or fever

Advice:

·        Avoid training on a cramping muscle

·        Stretch and rest the area

·        Ensure a balanced diet with adequate nutrients is eaten

·        Regularly sip water while exercising

Concussion

Possible Causes:

·        Fall, trip or tumble

·        Trauma to the head caused by moving items (e.g. kicked by another participant)

·        Dropped by another participant (e.g. from a doubles move)

Advice:

·        Don’t fall off!  Heed instructor safety information

·        Assess whether patient is conscious and ensure they remain conscious

·        Call 999 Immediately

Fractures and breakages of the bones

Potential Causes:

·        Incorrect techniques

·        Unnecessary force

·        Trips, falls and tumbles

Advice:

·        Call 999

·        Immobilise the affected area

·        In the case of a protruding fracture, ensure that a first aider is able to secure the affected area

·        In the case of a sucking chest wound, cover the area immediately with a sterile pad and ensure it is held there

For more information about training courses - visit our website

www.polepassion.com