Pole Dancing & Health Conditions FAQ
By Susan Peach
Got Questions About Medical Issues & Pole Dancing?
Get Help Here (Pre/Post Natal Too!)
This section deals with questions about pole dancing as it relates to a variety of health conditions such as chronic pain, injury and disabilities. Pre & post-natal questions are also included in this section.
Please see the Pole Dancing Injuries FAQ for info on dealing with minor issues and injuries like bruising and pole burn.
Tap or click on the drop down arrow to the left of any question below to see more info and a link to a detailed response.
Is pole dancing high impact? I've been advised to avoid high impact exercises.
Is pole dancing high impact? I've been advised to avoid high impact exercises.
Pole dancing is not high impact in the traditional sense, when compared to exercises like running, or calesthenics like jumping jacks. But while there is relatively little impact on the joints with pole dancing, there are some cautions to be aware of if...learn more about pole dancing and joint health.
If you had a c-section, when can you start pole dancing exercises?
If you had a c-section, when can you start pole dancing exercises?
Every woman and every birth is different, but as a general guideline, most women who have an uncomplicated pregnancy and c-section are able to start returning to their pre-pregnancy fitness activities...get more info on c-section and pole dancing.
Susan Peach is an early pioneer in pole dance fitness and the voice behind Your Pole Pal, a long-running resource for the pole community. She taught dance & fitness for nearly 30 years, leading hundreds of classes and working with thousands of students aged 6 to 80+, and created original programs when formal training did not yet exist. She also produced one of the first pole fitness DVD series, along with instructor training and Latin dance fitness programs. Today, she writes and builds Your Pole Pal, still with a soft spot for Latin dance music.
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