Paula Bines Crawley Pole Fitness, Pole Passion, working alongside ITV Fixers

Pole fitness and dance is a high intensity work out

ITV Fixers www.fixers.org.uk approached Pole Passion www.polepassion.com earlier this year, to help show the world, how pole fitness can benefit all  fitness professionals and change the negative public perception of Pole Fitness, by taking a pole class to Crawley Rugby Clubs weekly training session. 

Pole Passion 's very own Paula Bines who started pole fitness as a student at Pole Passion Burgess Hill when she was 19, 5 years ago, Paula has been mentored and trained with Pole Passion ever since and was suggested by Kay Penney, owner of Pole Passion, as the ideal candidate for the Fixers brief.

Paula's aim is to constantly promote Pole dance and fitness in a positive light

Pole Passion Students, Ben and Sam were put on heart monitors, whilst working out on the pole and the results showed their heart rate went up to 180 in under three minutes, which in conclusion proves Pole Fitness IS a high intensity workout. 

This proves pole fitness can have the same cardio vascular workout like sprinting, but with the added benefits of weights and flexibility training, balance and coordination which is included in static pole holds for increased muscle definition including resistance training all at a maximum intensity.

The Poles used are RPole Portable Free Standing Dance Poles which are proved to burn more calories compared to fixed floor to ceiling poles

Phase two of the Fixers project enabled Paula to highlight more about the skills required for pole fitness techniques

Check out Crawley Pole fitness on youtube - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3egJNvr5K0

Come and train with Paula every Friday at Crawley at Nuffield health and wellbeing 7.30 - 8.30pm

she will be happy to motivate you

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Pole fitness and dance gradings certificates from Pole Passion

Pole Passion grading 3rd November 2013

Review

Congratulations go to the nine members of the Pole Passion Fitness classes who successfully completed their grading this afternoon at Nuffield Health and Well Being gym in Crawley.

The grading is a place where students can show off their skills to family and friends without the fear of being wrongly judged and in a professional private, fitness environment
For nearly all the students it was their first ever time to perform their practised routines in front of a non paying audience for fun, fitness and a confidence boost. ‘Im very nervous but excited at the same time, this is the first time I have ever done anything like this.’ stated Debbie Reason, who won best entertaining level 1 routine of the afternoon.
Debbie from Pole Passion Reigate school was joined by other areas of  Pole Passion including schools operating out of Chichester, Chertsey, Bognor and Crawley, there were spectators from Worthing, Brighton & Hove and Redhill.
The grading is a unique concept to pole fitness and to Pole Passion’s school of teachings and was set up by Founder Kay Penney in 2009.  With the objective to support those students, in their continual professional developments for that of the students and instructors alike.
Routines are just a small element of the teachings at Pole Passion

The day ended with the trainer assessor Andi Ariseanu,  demonstrating a 5 minute professional pole fitness performance to, ‘Say My Name (spectrum) Florence and the machine’.
The grading take place between 3 and 4 times per year. www.polepassion.com

Congratulations to

Elyse Donovan Bognor
Sallie Donovan Bognor
Sue Thompson Bognor, Littlehampton, Chichester
Charlie Ranken - Bognor
Karen Hemmings - Chertsey
Kelly Ball - Chertsey
Debbie Reason – Reigate – Best Entertainer Level 1
Kelly Lowing – Reigate – Best Entertainer Level 2
Dee Bodle - Chichester

For more information about joining the Pole Passion fitness classes visit their website to find a class near you.
or email theteam@passion-fitness.com

Dawn Tunnell Pole Passion Reigate New instructor - One of Pole Passion’s newest trained pole fitness instructors joins the team

Dawn Tunnell Reigate New instructor - One of Pole Passion’s newest trained pole fitness instructors, supports the team at the Reigate Pole Passion classes after her apprenticeship and Accredited instructor training.

How did you get into pole? 

Through a friend who already did it and now I am completely in love with it J

  

When did you get into pole? 

January 2013

  

Sexy or fitness or both? 

Fitness but I don’t mind adding in a bit of sexiness

 Favourite moves? 

Corkscrew into scissor sit into knee release

  

Least favourite move? 

Superman

  

Who or what motivates you? 

I’ve noticed a complete change in my fitness level & body strength since starting pole & now can’t wait to continue to improve on both

 Interests outside of pole - eg other job, mum, other hobbies –

I have a 5 year old daughter and work full time, so between those & doing pole whenever I can, I don’t really have much time for anything else J

For more information about Dawn and her colleagues in Reigate Pole Passion Fitness visit
www.polepassion.com

Dawn Tunnell on the Free standing RPole at Reigate Pole Passion Fitness

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Pole Dancing is high intensity training

Pole dancing for fitness now  reaching high intensity training and the sport is now likened to cardio vascular sport training activities such as sprinting and high intensity rowing but with the added benefits of flexibility training, balance and coordination which are included during static holds for increased muscle definition including resistance training all at a maximum intensity

To monitor the maximum heart rate of  a male and female pole athlete during continuous intense pole endurance and training, which includes upper and lower body muscles, during pole tricks, spins, transitions and acrobatics on and around a vertical bar – the pole -  for three minutes.

Their heart rates were monitored throughout their intense session.

For a 27 year old female – Sam Causon – Pole Passion

At rest and with a normal heart the HR (Heart rate) is between 60 - 100 BPM

For a 23 year old male – Ben Weeks – Pole Passion

At rest and with a normal heart the HR (Heart rate) is between 60 – 100 BPM

the maximum heart rate is 197

(An estimate of a person's maximum age-related heart rate can be calculated by 

subtracting the person's age from 220)

FINDINGS

Personal Trainer (PT) Nikos Skevis of Premier Training supported the two pole athletes throughout the session and monitoring them throughout.

Whilst pole fitness is not classed as a team sport such as Rugby, Football or Netball, it encourages less egos and a supportive team spirit which includes a positive social support network for the participants.

CONCLUSION

Nikos commented that he was surprized with his findings as he had underestimated the power, strength and agility required for such an activity.

‘Their heart rates went up to 180 in under three minutes, which concludes they reached high intensity training.’ 

Nikos continued to liken it to cardio vascular sport training activities such as sprinting and high intensity rowing, but with the added benefits of flexibility training, balance and coordination which is included in static pole holds for increased muscle definition including resistance training all at a maximum intensity.

13th August 2013

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Reigate Pole Sport and fitness with Pole Passion

Pole Passion Sport Fitness Classes - REIGATE suitable for beginners
Teaching Pole lessons in Reigate, students from as far as Epsom, Sutton, Redhill, Banstead, Wimbledon, Caterham, Chipstead, Coulsden & Ewell

Instructors name: Sam Causon
Assistant Instructors: Rebecca Bartlett
Apprentice: Karen Castle, Kelly Lowing, Dawn Tunnel

Sam's Qualifications:
• Accredited Advanced Level 3 Pole Passion Fitness Instructor Qualified
• First Aid Certified

Rebecca's Qualifications:
• Accredited Advanced Level 3 Pole Passion Fitness Instructor Qualified

Karen, Kelly and Dawn's Qualifications:
• Accredited Level 1 Pole Passion Fitness Instructor Qualified

No of poles:
Reigate Pole Dance Studio has 8 Free-Standing Portable R-Poles including 2 Spinning Poles for those who want to develop their pole tricks and spins. They are 38mm 2.5mtr Stainless Steel.
               
When: Thursday 7:15-8:15pm and 8:15-9:15pm

Register: Beginners are welcome to join any time. To register your interest please contact Sam on 07415117388 or email sam.causon@ passion-fitness.com confirming your name and date you are attending or check out,

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Beginner to Intermediate
Suitable for all levels of fitness

Cost: £40 for 4 consecutive lessons or £12.50 per lesson on a pay as you go basis.

Pole Dance Fitness lessons are perfect for all women aged 16+. Incorporating pole tricks, spins, transitions and poses we will have you moving like never before!

Join our fun and friendly classes with professionally qualified instructors with many years of pole fitness and fitness competence. Expect to increase muscle tone as you progress each week, accomplishing moves you never thought possible. With just some simple and achievable techniques you will begin to feel and see a transformation projecting your new found confidence along the way!

What To Wear: Shorts or leggings, T shirt or vest top, trainers or bare feet. Avoid wearing jewellery, moisturisers or oils on the skin.

Where:
Reigate Sixth Form College
Rushworth Road
Reigate
RH2 0QF

www.polepassion.com

Couldson Pole Fitness and Dancing coming soon - with Pole Passion

Check out our website for lessons in pole fitness and pole dancing for empowerment confidence fitness and fun - we offer structured grading system too so you can progress and achieve
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