Pole Dancing Blog - Tips, Guides & Insights from Altitude

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!

Welcome to NovemBENDY! A month dedicated to flexibility! And we're not just talking about splits and back bends, we're talking about improving your everyday flexibility. A good stretch can help increase your mobility, ease tired muscles, increase blood flow and more! So why not try a quick and easy stretch flow that you can do every morning to help start your day? 🧘‍♀️

If you think your instructors don't see you conveniently take a break when we move over to training our B side.. you're wrong! Have a read about why it's important to always train both sides!

Struggling to maintain your usual schedule? Here are some quick and easy ideas to keep active outside of classes!

When you think of pole dancing, you might picture incredible backbends, jaw-dropping splits, or bodies folding in ways you never thought possible. That can be part of it, sure, but it’s not the whole story.

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! 💪

It's an exciting new world when you decide to become an aerialist - there are SO many new things to learn, moves to conquer, and techniques to perfect... Let's step back and talk about what we think YOU should know when you first start! Here are our top 10 things every new aerialist should know...

When you think of a workout, what comes to mind? Maybe it's the treadmill, lifting weights, or a yoga mat. But what if we told you there’s a workout that’s not only incredibly effective but also so much fun that you’ll actually look forward to every session? Welcome to the world of pole dancing...

Remember when you were a kid and you thought superheroes were the only ones with superhuman strength? 🦸‍♀️ Well, what if I told you that there’s a way to unlock your own inner superhero - and you don’t need a cape to do it? Enter pole dancing. It's fun, it's fierce and it's an awesome and empowering way to build strength you might have thought impossible.

This blog was written by one of our members, Courtney, about her journey with pole at Altitude so far...

Aerial hoop and silks aren't just about fitness, they're not even just about learning all those awesome tricks and skills...

Curious about what our members say about pole dancing? Read about Renee's pole journey at Altitude...

Get ready to unlock the secrets to making your dance skills flow like a pro...

With the New Year comes a feeling of purpose and new beginnings - a chance to set new goals and embrace new challenges with gusto! Check out this blog for our 5 top tips on how to achieve your New Year Goals...

Ever wanted to get more flexible? Well, we have great news for you - unlocking your flexibility doesn't have to be a chore! We've got the perfect recipe for making those muscles more bendy the fun way 🙌

Altitude is where pole dreams come alive, and excellence takes centre stage. We're not your average fitness studio; we're a tight-knit community that believes in reaching for the stars and pushing the boundaries of what's possible in every aspect of life.

One of the biggest hurdles you may bump into during your pole dance journey is hitting a plateau....

This blog was written by Sean, one of our members from our studio in Redwood, Christchurch 💪