Body odour isn’t actually caused by sweat alone. Sweat itself is mostly odourless and plays an important role in regulating body temperature, cooling the body and supporting detoxification pathways. BO develops when the bacteria living on the skin interact with sweat - particularly in areas like the underarms where sweat glands are more concentrated. This is why body odour can change depending on stress, hormones, lifestyle, diet and even the products you use on your skin. Wh

It might sound strange to someone outside the pole world… but crying after pole class is actually incredibly common. And no, it doesn’t always mean something is wrong. Pole dancing is so much more than learning tricks or choreography. It can unlock emotions people didn’t even realise they were carrying. For some people, pole becomes the first hour of the week where they finally stop thinking about work, stress, family responsibilities or pressure from the outside world. The

Starting your pole dance session without a proper warm-up is like trying to drive a car on an icy road without warming up the engine. It’s risky, uncomfortable, and can lead to injury. I’ve been there, rushing into spins and climbs only to feel tight muscles or worse, a strain. Here are some effective pole warm-up tips that will get your body ready, boost your performance, and keep you safe. Warming up isn’t just about moving around. It’s about preparing your muscles, joints,

Maybe you live in an area with no access to quality pole dance studios... maybe you prefer to train at home alone... maybe you've outgrown your local studio, or are looking to upskill or train in a style not offered by your regular instructors... Whatever the reason - come dance with us from the comfort of your own home (or home stufio) with Pole Dance Academy Online (PDA Online). It’s a game-changer for anyone who wants to build skills, learn choreography, master tricks, or

How Hidden Inflammation Could Be Affecting Your Pole Training Did you know that what you eat can directly affect how you feel in pole? Pole places a huge amount of demand on the body. It requires strength, flexibility, grip, coordination, nervous system resilience, and the ability to recover well between sessions. When most people think of inflammation, they usually think of something obvious like an injury, swelling, bruising, or pain. But inflammation can also be low-gr

We sat down with Michelle Shimmy and Maddie Sparkle to chat about the most common questions they receive about starting online pole classes. In this blog, you’ll find answers to everything you’ve been wondering.... from how online pole classes work, to whether they’re effective, and how you can start learning pole dancing at home today. Are online pole classes effective? Absolutely! When they’re structured properly, online pole classes can be incredibly effective. You’re stil

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In 2020, the pandemic swept across the world and changed us and our communities in so many ways. It changed the way we live, they way we...