Pole Dancing Blog - Tips, Guides & Insights from Altitude

If you're someone that is determined to be mobile and independent in your 70s / 80s / 90s but not currently doing any form of exercise.. then you might wanna read this! 🙊

Looking for something fun that would challenge her more than the gym, Olivia took the advice of her older sister and decided to sign up for pole dancing! And it's fair to say, she did not regret that decision! 😉🙌

Work, study, groceries, cleaning, kids, social events, exercise.. the list of things we fit into our lives can feel endless! Finding a balance and prioritising rest doesn't always come easy but isn't impossible! As we begin to settle into a new year, we wanted to share one of our favourite activities for finding the balance in your life.

You've heard of Rehab, but what about Prehab? All of the things you can do to avoid injuries and sore muscles in the first place!

Wanna keep your fitness up over the holiday break? Check out these five top tips to keep yourself active over Christmas!

Let’s talk about something that deserves way more hype: getting STRONG! Not smaller. Not lighter. Just Stronger. Because the truth is, if we don't use it, we lose it. And if we put in the work now, our future selves will thank us for it! 💪

After having two children, Eleanor was on a path to find herself again. Read about her journey at Altitude Pole Hamilton💗

It’s often the small, consistent practices that make the biggest difference, ones that might take some effort… but not as much effort as overhauling your entire schedule 😉 So, let’s talk about some ways to work self-care into your daily routine. 👇

Starting something new can be intimidating, especially if you're coming in as a total beginner, so we've put together our top tips on how to break free of boredom and embrace trying something new!

In this blog, we’ll be talking about the value in keeping aside a little bit of your budget to invest in your physical and mental well-being - whether that’s going to yoga classes, visiting the gym or our personal favourite…hanging out at the pole studio ✨

Are you looking for a fun and empowering way to boost your confidence? Look no further than pole dancing! Here's what some of our members have to say about their experience with pole dancing...

This blog was written by Ajay, one of our members from our studio in Takapuna, Auckland

This blog was written by Mark, one of our members at our Whanganui Studio

If you're thinking about giving pole dancing a go, you probably have a tonne of questions - the most important being what to wear!? If you're looking into booking in for your first class, keep reading to find out what to wear to your first class and other tips for beginners...

Matemoana’s Pole Dancing Journey: Confidence, Strength and Feeling Good

Are you new to this whole exercise thing? Maybe you've had a few false starts with best intentions at the gym but it just never stuck. Or maybe phys-ed class in high school still has you traumatized thanks to -shudder- the dreaded beep test 🤢 If you're new to exercise and looking for a fun way to get fit, then pole dance might be exactly what you've been searching for!

This blog was written by Emma, one of our members from our studio in Palmerston North ❤️️

Did you know that pole dancing is the perfect addition to your current exercise regime? Whether you're into a team sport, like to jog, are a gym bunny, or like to work out at home, pole dancing is a great way to supplement your current training schedule for maximum results! No matter your workout style, age, gender or size, pole is a fun addition to your current workout plan with some pretty sweet physical benefits! 💪

This blog was written by Rosie, one of the amazing members of our pole community 💕

Training in winter brings on a whole new set of challenges; gripping onto the pole feels different, our bodies feel a little stiff and finding the motivation to tear away from our warm couches and blankets can be a real mission! To help you make the most out of your winter training, we've put together our top tips for training in the colder months!