Why don’t professional pole dancers bruise?
Well, in fact they still do (and carry large supplies of cover up to prove it!). It’s less of an issue though, as you do learn how to get into poses efficiently and without jarring your bodies against the pole. Just as importantly, your body will become more resilient to the stresses of pole work in crucial contact areas. Their skin becomes a bit harder and the muscle underneath toughens and thickens to protect them from impacts. I often end up with a nice collection of bruises to show for my efforts when learning new moves. How to avoid bruises when pole dancing Here are my top tips for avoiding – or at least minimising – bruising on a pole. • Study each new move closely before you jump on the pole to try it out. What positions should your arms and legs be in? Where are the pressure points? How will you grip the pole? • If you’re learning a spin, try walking it through slowly first. If it’s an invert, see whether you can practise it on the ground. (Put your legs around the pole and re
