Whew, I Survived Pole Fitness 101!

So, my fitness workshop finally arrived yesterday.   Yes!  I was definitely excited about it. 

First I have to say, the women that twirl, spin, climb and continue to look graceful when they do it,  I have a whole new level of respect for them.   *insert applause here*  They totally rock!

Me below, ready to head to the workshop :)

I arrived a little early and was able to snap a picture of what I was about to get myself into as the workout equipment was being put in place.

Even in learning the basics, I was taught quite a bit.  Just after the one workshop, I understand and can demonstrate sitting holding the pole with my thighs with one leg crossed over the other (sitting rather lady like); a second seated position in which my legs are extended out, holding on with my thighs and left hand and extending my right arm back so my body is parallel with the floor; the correct placement of my shin and feet to climb the pole, several spins using my own body as the momentum that include the fireman spin, the “weeee” spin (envision the sound from the GEICO pig commercials), the martini spin, and a reverse spin. 

I have to admit, I am so sore today.  My triceps, biceps, deltoids, trapezoids down to the muscles in my fingers from gripping, spinning and climbing all ache today.  By the time the workshop was over, not only did I have a pole burn mark (picture below) on each of my wrists but I could feel the muscle soreness coming on before I even left.  My inner thighs were sore.  Think about it, you’re gripping a pole with virgin skin on your inner thighs and ouch, it pulls and smarts.   But I’m told after awhile it doesn’t hurt anymore.  I’m going to have faith in that statement.  My shins were red from climbing and spinning.  My inner arms from my wrists to my armpits were pink from spinning and gripping the pole too.  

Even though I feel it every time I lift my arms, I’m excited to continue with the fitness classes.  No pain, no gain right?

Tonight, I have chair fitness class after work.  Hopefully it will be just as much fun.

Happy Monday!