FAQs

The great thing about pole fitness is that it's completely new to everyone who's tried it! Our instructors and students have all been there... we've felt the nerves kick in as we fear we won't be as good as all those photos we've seen. But you don't need to have any fitness, dance or gymnastics experience to try pole fitness, just a healthy, positive attitude!

Our classes are designed to introduce you to the discipline step-by-step; mixing conditioning exercises with tricks and spins ensuring that first and foremost, you have fun and get a good workout from the class. Over the weeks, we'll work on building your strength and confidence as we challenge you with progressions, in a safe and supportive environment.

Look out for our Taster classes or Introduction to Pole courses that run on a limited basis - this is great for someone who's not sure if pole is for them. We've created the course as we believe it takes a couple of classes to start getting used to the pole and we're confident you'll see an improvement in your abilities by the end of this time.

Using your skin to grip the pole is an important factor in the discipline. 

Whilst joggers/leggings are fine for your first class, we recommend these are loose or stretchy so you can expose your lower leg during the class. Otherwise, we recommend bringing a pair of shorts to get changed into along with a sports bra and short sleeved top. Gym, football or cycling shorts are great for beginners but you're welcome to go shorter if you prefer!

Please bring a bottle of water with you to keep hydrated and a towel always comes in handy. In colder months, we advise bringing layers to keep you warm. Clean indoor trainers can be worn during the warm up but the main segment of the class will be conducted in bare feet. 

We strongly advise that you do not moisturise or shave (legs) on the day of your class as this will affect your ability to grip the pole. 

We welcome students who have trained elsewhere or had a break. However, we do need to ensure you come in at the right level for us, as class standards and expectations vary across studios. Our minimum level pre-requisite are:

• Improvers - ideally you will have been coming to Beginner classes consistently for 6 months or more, or have been training for more than 12 months consistently at your previous studio / prior to your break. You must be comfortable/strong in doing the following on both sides unassisted: x10 solid knee tucks; x5 basic spins of choice; x3 basic sits of choice. 

• Intermediate - you must be comfortable/strong in doing the following on both sides without guidance: pretty climb, leg hang climbs, pull-up climbs, inverted crucifix, outside leg hang. 

If you've taken some time out, and particularly if you are returning from an injury or having experienced a significant physical life event (e.g. childbirth), you will need to start slowly. However it is a bit like riding a bike; you'll be surprised how much you remember and will for sure pick it up faster than the first time. It is recommended you start at a level lower than you previously were, for example, Improvers. 

You may need to be prepared that your brain will remember more than your muscles and the emotional strain that comes with this - remember to be patient and kind to yourselves!

We're located within the:

• Youth Centre, at Shottery Memorial Hall in Stratford-upon-Avon

• Lagom Health & Fitness, at Sky Scaffolding, Budbrooke Industrial Estate in Warwick

Both venues have been fitted to accommodate four X-Pole Chrome 45 mm fitness poles.

The venue has plenty of parking however we ask due to the volume of traffic and visitors at the venue, that you drive and park sensibly.