Why is an effective warmup important before any pole fitness class ?

An effective warm-up before a pole fitness class that heavily involves the upper body is essential for several reasons:

 1. Injury Prevention: Warming up increases blood flow to muscles, making them more pliable and reducing the risk of strains and sprains. 

 2. Improved Performance: A proper warm-up can enhance muscle flexibility and joint mobility, which can lead to better performance during pole fitness exercises. 

 3. Enhanced Muscle Function: Warming up primes your muscles and nervous system, making them more responsive and efficient for the movements you perform. 

 4. Mental Preparation: A warm-up also helps mentally prepare you for the class, increasing focus and concentration. For a pole fitness warm-up targeting the upper body, consider including moves such as:

 1. Arm Circles: Forward and backward arm circles to increase shoulder joint mobility. 

 2. Shoulder Rolls: Gentle shoulder rolls to reduce tension in the upper back and shoulders. 

 3. Push-Ups: Modified or full push-ups using the pole to engage the chest and triceps. 

 4. Planks: Holding a plank position to engage core and upper body muscles. This can be done on the floor or diagonal planks using the pole. 

 5. Shoulder Stretches: Stretching the shoulders and chest to improve flexibility. 

 6. Wrist and Hand Stretches: Stretching the wrists and hands to prepare for gripping the pole. 

 7. Light Pole Spins: Performing slow and controlled spins on the pole to get used to the grip and motion.

 Your warmups can include the pole too. Always start with gentle movements and gradually increase intensity to avoid overexertion. Tailor your warm-up to the fitness level of the group and the specific activities you'll be doing in your pole fitness class. Make sure you have used all the muscles you intend to use in your class, which is pretty much all of the muscles of the body :)) 

 For more information about Pole fitness, events, pole camps, and competitions, visit

  www.polepassion.fitness  Leaders and innovators in Pole fitness since 2001

Professional Pole Cleaning for competition poles

 

At Pole Passion we take pole cleaning during our events and competitions very seriously.

Health and safety is paramount
Here is a short clip on how we recommend the floor to rigging pole is cleaned

Note - 2 cloths, avoid touching the cleaned section of the pole, make sure the whole section of the pole is cleaned

Many thanks to Amy White - Pole Passion Bognor for this demo

For more info about our events and competitions visit 

www.polepassion.fitness   and  www.misspoledance-uk.com

Covid-19 Pole Passion pole and aerial policy 2020

Covid -19 Policy has been updated and is detailed below. Pole Passion

COVID-19 Policy

Updated on 25th Jun, 20th Jul, 4th Nov, 26th Nov 2020

 

The safety of our students and instructors is our priority.  

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Below are the steps we are taking to keep you and/or your child safe when training with us:

 

• Monitoring and following guidance from Government, regulators and industry bodies.

• Maintaining an ongoing Risk Assessment.

• Increasing cleaning of training spaces and equipment. All equipment will be cleaned and sanitised in accordance with industry guidelines before and after every class.

• Changing our timetable to allow bigger gaps between classes.

• Training our instructors and apprentices and providing them with cleaning products when required

• Minimising spotting wherever possible. This means that we will adapt teaching content to minimise spotting, will seek explicit consent each time before spotting, and will give extra verbal and visual tuition to assist self-spotting.

• Sanitising our hands between any necessary physical contact with students.

• Teaching on separate equipment from all students and ensuring only one person uses each piece of equipment.

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We ask that you take the following steps, during your pole and aerial classes which are consistent with government advice:

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• Please adhere to all Government guidance regarding social distancing, travel and isolation.

• Please do not come to class if you are unwell.

• You must notify Pole Passion immediately if:

 

       -    you test positive for COVID-19 or develop symptoms, or

       -    you have had contact with someone who has tested positive or developed symptoms, and

       -    you have attended a class in the last 14 days

 

• Keep your hands clean. Wash regularly and thoroughly, for at least 20 seconds with soap and water. We request that you wash them immediately before taking part in a class and advise that you wash them after as well. 

• Always carry tissues with you and use them to catch all coughs and sneezes and then bin the tissue - then wash your hands with soap and water, or use a sanitiser. Avoid touching your face with your hands.

• Minimise the personal belongings you bring to class as much as possible. Keep them 2m away from other participants belongings.

• Stay on your allocated equipment and do not use other equipment without explicit permission from the instructor.

• Maintain a minimum distance of 2mtrs from other participants in the class.

• Do not pass objects to other students such as phones, drinks, bottles of grip or cloths.

• Comply with any requirements specified by the venues we operate in.

• In line with government guidance, we request that you do not wear a mask or face covering in class, unless specifically instructed by a medical professional. This is because face coverings have been shown to not be safe during exercise. You may wear one on your way into and out of the venue if you wish, in which case we advise that you adhere to the government guidelines around using masks, for example by making sure you wash your hands before touching it.

  
  

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Pole Passion presents Children's pole promo video featuring Kay Penney and Mimi James

Should children be pole dancing for fun and fitness??

We support children on and around a vertical bar in Pole Passion Bognor & Pole Passion Shoreham

visit the website to learn more 

www.polepassion.com

email us for more information - theteam@passion-fitness.com

MISS POLE DANCE UK children's pole dance competition

No experience necessary

Beginners welcome

A category for all

Join in the fun at Miss Pole Dance UK from age 8 upwards

enquire via email:   events@passion-fitness.com

website:  www.misspoledance-uk.com

Safe Guarding and Code of Practice 2020

Competition owned and operated by Pole Passion Ltd since 2005

Rep's Accredited Pole fitness Instructor training low cost certifications

The Pole Passion Pole Instructor training; Beginner and Advanced teacher training courses in pole fitness are designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to become a confident and advanced level instructor, leaning at your own pace and to run your own business to fit in with your lifestyle. As well as the theory skills to teach the moves on and around the pole these courses also cover extensive business knowledge and skills such as 

• Advertising skills in recruiting your students and apprentices
• Risk assessments and important legislation documentation
• Health and Safety of you, the instructor, your students and equipment
• Support in setting up your venue/s

For further details please email us at theteam@passion-fitness.com and visit the website for more details

https://www.polepassion.fitness/foundation-pole-fitness

New Pole Passion License Area - Pole Passion Newick

CONGRATULATIONS Pole Passion Fitness,  Grace Lole and Kay Penney who have just launched the latest license area for Pole Passion Fitness 
Grace will also be covering the surrounding areas such as Lewes, Newick, North Chailey, Chailey, South Chailey, Piltdown, Uckfield, Maresfield, Sheffield Green & Scaynes Hill

Grace who has been with the company for the last 7 years, starting as a student and then successfully gaining her Pole Passion Instructor training accreditations ; the highest teacher training awards in the industry,  has finally taken the plunge to now inspire others to take up the sport in the Newick area.

Grace who also works as a teaching assistant in Newick is excited to be taking on this new challenge

To contact Grace and to learn more about Pole Fitness and her lessons  click here

https://www.polepassion.fitness/newick-pole-fitness

A Night Of Dance Pole Passion Bognor Bersted Charity showcase

Pole Passion Bognor presents - A Night of Dance, Aerial Showcase

An evening of pole choreography, aerial hoop and chair dance performances from our Instructors and Students in Pole Passion Bognor, Pole Passion

Littlehampton and Pole Passion Chichester classes. Come along and see what pole and aerial fitness and dance are all about, in this relaxed and fun show for a great cause.

All proceeds from the event will go to Village Friends - a local good neighbour scheme to help befriend elderly people who are isolated and would benefit from a regular chat each week.

Stalls and refreshments will be available and there will be a raffle with a variety of prizes.

Tickets are £7.50 for adults and £5 for children. All tickets are seated. 

find out about the event here - https://www.facebook.com/events/263600254536932/

You can find more information about the charity here:

https://www.facebook.com/Village-Friends-six-villages-360301007478687/

Registered Charity no: 1098086

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

www.polepassion.com

Redhill Pole Fitness by Pole Passion

Kay Penney – Redhill Pole Passion Pole Fitness

Open day Wednesday 18th December 2013 ONLY £5 TASTER SESSION
COME AND MEET THE INSTRUCTORS AND APPRENTICES

NEW COURSE START DATE WEDNESDAY 8TH JANUARY 2014
*** Join the waiting list and text us on 07921 948 606 ***

When: Every Wednesday from 8th January 7:15pm - 8:15pm - please register NOW
arrive 5 minutes early for registration
Hi my name is Kay Penney and I am excited to be promoting Pole Fitness in Redhill at Lifeline Gym

Learn to Pole Dance - Pole Dance Fitness Classes for Redhill & Reigate at Lifeline Fitness, Redhill
Teaching Pole Fitness for students in Redhill, Salfords, Nutfield, Bletchingly, Sidlow, Reigate, Epsom, Sutton, Banstead, Wimbledon, Caterham, Chipstead, Coulsden & Ewell

Welcome to Pole Fitness classes in Redhill and Reigate.
Pole Passion Instructors are friendly, passionate, approachable and fully qualified to advanced teacher training standards and receive on going 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.

Why Pole Passion? - Pole Passion are accredited training providers. We train the trainers!
Pole Passion is passionate about your progressions and have been the leaders in Pole Fitness since 2003. We host National & International Instructor Training Events, Created Miss Pole Dance UK the leading National Pole Dance Fitness Competition since 2005 and World Pole Dance, a World Pole Sport Fitness event which is the recognised global competition for pole dance fitness, attracting the World’s top international competitors from over 26 Countries and 5 continents and have created over 5 World Champions since 2005!
We host master classes and workshops and train other Pole School teachers too!, as we are passionate about pole safety first, in the pole fitness industry

Instructors name: Kay Penney
Assistant instructor: Samantha Clarke
Apprentice: Hilda Veenstra
Apprentice Instructor position available - email us at theteam@passion-fitness.com

Kay's Qualifications:
• Accredited Advanced Level 3 Pole Fitness Instructor Qualified
• First Aid Certified
• Trainer / Assessor - Gradings
Sam's Qualifications:
• Accredited Advanced Level 3 Pole Fitness Instructor Qualified
• First Aid Certified
Hilda's Qualifications:
• Accredited Advanced Level 3 Pole Fitness Instructor Qualified
• First Aid Certified
No of poles: 4 x 50mm floor to ceiling poles

Suitable: Beginner / intermediate: All levels of fitness
New students and beginners are welcome to join the class any time. Classes are suitable for both men and women teaching you pole tricks, spins, transitions and poses, we will have you moving like never before! 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!

How to join the class: Simply text - 07921 948 606 confirming your name, date you are attending and 'Redhill Pole Fitness' in the message,
or come alone and chat to one of the instructors on the night.

Classes are run every week so you can come anytime without having to book a set course.

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

Cost: First Lesson just £10 or £12.50 Pay As You Go
Pre payment, 4 classes for £40.00, 6 classes for £60.00.
Gift vouchers are available.

Where: FREE parking in the Belfrey shopping centre (collect your yellow token at the entrance of the car park) and exchange it for an exit token at the lifeline fitness gym reception on the first floor - before the class starts

Lifeline Fitness
(next to Curves)
Tower House
The Belfrey Centre
Redhill
Surrey
RH1 1RJ

Some questions we asked Kay

When did you get into pole?
The year 2000 after the birth of my third son. I was searching for a new type of fitness that would help me mentally and physically to get back into shape

How did you get into pole?
I started before Pole Fitness was ever created and heard of – I attended a private party where there was a pole! No one else had a look in.. I was hooked the moment I tried it. I just moved around the pole like no one was watching and naturally thought I was a goddess!! I then attended a 3 hour introduction to Pole way back in the day when we used to wear heels!

Sexy or fitness or both?
My background is fitness and dance from a very early age so I love to combine the two – that’s what I love about pole is that you can tailor it to how you want to depending on your mood at the time – some of the movements CAN make you feel more sexy – so watch out!

Favourite pole move?
It's got to be the cross ankle release (upside down move with the legs crossed and gripping the pole – no hands!)

Least favourite pole move and why?
It’s got to be the Iguana as it hurts under my arm on my bicep. (Back arch gripping your whole body weight with just your inner arm and torso)

Interests outside of pole?
Pole has become my world but I’m also a busy mum of three teenagers – I love to keep fit so anything that challenges me I love to do. I  love anything to do with music too from classical concerts to the rock concerts at the O2 arena. I’m passionate about new experiences too and hanging around positive and motivational people who help me grow as an individual

Pole Passion presents World Pole Dance 2014 - 1st February

The following information is regarding the Worlds in January/February
World Pole Dance – World Pole Sport & Fitness championships 2014 www.worldpoledance.com

Following in the footsteps of Felix Cane, Alesia Vazmitsel, Natalia Tatarintseva, Egengy Greshilov, Keem Martinez, Ilka Bardoczy & Barbara Palmaffy
This year’s event will be hosted by Pole Passion

Female preliminary round on 31st January – Taylors Pole Retreat (closed competition) with the finalist going on to
Male /  Doubles /  Female finals 1st February – Hawth Theatre Crawley West Sussex London Gatwick

This prestigious and amazing event will be held in the United Kingdom – London Gatwick
We welcome your application now

1. Fill in an official application form attached
2. Read and agree to all the Rules & Regulations
3. Register  each contestant with your fee £100GBP singles / £160GBP Doubles application  - paypal bookings@passion-fitness.com
4. Register each chaperone and interpreter £20GBP
5. Register for visa applications if applicable - http://www.worldpoledance.com/

THE COST FOR THIS IS £45GBP and you can purchase this service on the above link

We recommend you do not book flights and accommodation until you have been awarded a place either in the preliminaries or finals via email
Official nearest airport: London Gatwick
Official nearest train stations: Three Bridges Crawley / Crawley train Station
Official hotel: Arora Crawley West Sussex    www.  gatwick.arorahotels.com
Tickets for the finals (1st February 2014) to be purchased only from  The Hawth Theatre – www.hawth.co.uk

Front rows VIP tickets costing  £56.00GBP  can be purchased via paypal address - bookings@passion-fitness.com
Please email -  theteam@passion-fitness.com for availability as limited spaces from Pole Passion -   currently 20 seats available at the time of this email sent

All further information can be found in the official rules and regulations attached with more information found on the website
www.worldpoledance.com
We very much look forward to supporting you and hearing from you soon

Kind regards
Xoxoxoxo

Kay Penney and the Pole Passion Worlds Team dated October 2013
The information is correct at this time however maybe subject to change please check with Pole Passion if you have any questions

World Pole Dance championships 2014 at the Hawth in Crawley London Gatwick 1st February

The Hawth, Hawth Avenue, Crawley RH10 6YZ

For the World Championships 2014 1^st February

Crawley is midway between London and Brighton and is easily accessible by motorway, air (Gatwick Airport is four miles away) and rail.

If you'd like a map emailed or faxed to you please contact Box Office on 01293 553636 or email hawthboxoffice@parkwoodtheatres.co.uk and we'll get one to you.

By Car

Crawley is minutes away from the M23 motorway which links to the M25. The Hawth is well signposted on all major routes into the town. There is free car parking on site for 250 cars.

From the South (M23 Junction 11) or from West (A264):

At M23 junction 11 roundabout coming from either the south or Horsham (on the A264) take the Crawley (A23) turning which takes you downhill to the outskirts of Crawley. At the roundabout (with Broadfield Stadium football ground on the left) turn right onto Southgate Avenue. At the third set of traffic lights take the right hand lane and turn into Hawth Avenue. Follow the road and you'll find us on the left hand side.

From the North (M23)
Take Junction 10 exit and follow signs to Crawley. At roundabout take first exit which will take you past Tesco and you'll come to a set of lights (with Blockbuster store on your left). Take a right at these lights. Continue along road (A2220) until you come to a large 'square' roundabout with a Holiday Inn Express hotel on it. Drive past the flats on the left hand side and take the next left which takes you over a railway bridge. The Hawth is right at the next roundabout.

From the East
Approaching Crawley along the A264, take the second exit at the Copthorne Hotel roundabout (Copthorne Way A264) which will bring you to the roundabout at Junction 10 of the M23. Take the second exit (marked Crawley) and continue as above.

By Train

Three Bridges and Crawley train stations are both situated a 15 minute walk away from the theatre. For further information about rail services, visitwww.thetrainline.com. Both stations have taxi ranks immediately outside.

By Bus

Metrobus is the local bus operator for the Crawley area. To view routes and timetables, please visit the Metrobus website.

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1. Sparking pasties or tassels
2. Scintillating G-strings
3. Stockings and garters
4. Feathers for hair and hats
5. A fox stole or a similar glamorous shoulder item
6. Opera length red gloves
7. Red lipstick and pretty compact
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9. A luxurious feather boa in your favourite colour
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