Looking for a new fun exercise, pole dancing class sounds fun but intimidating.

Any one tried this want to share how it was, also the website for the class in my town says poles have a 200 lb limit.

I was 189 at my last Monday weigh in which is under 200 but do not want to push the limits or my luck, anyone in my weight range or larger want to ease my worries that this will not end in me being YouTube famous ?

I would be more concerned about how the poles are supported, they should hold. research the proper way to install one, so that you can go inspect them in advance - no gym should ever mind demonstating the equipment.

I was playing around in a friends club this summer and found the loose skin to be, er, catchy...maybe neoprene leggins or such...

I starting taking pole class about 1 1/2 months ago. I wear the tight capris or leggings from Walmart and a tighter t-shirt. I'm currently 219 and was 230ish I think when I started. The pole limit at mine is 250. I cannot do spins with both legs in the air yet, but I can do one pretty decent and I can do all the hip moves, hooks, and slide downs. I feel it in my upper arms and in my toes every class so I know it's working something and it's very fun. I don't feel judged and no spectators or cameras are allowed in class.

If you make youtube post a link. The way ladies lye about there weight the pole will probably hold way more than 200 lbs.

Looking for a new fun exercise' date=' pole dancing class sounds fun but intimidating.

Any one tried this want to share how it was, also the website for the class in my town says poles have a 200 lb limit.

I was 189 at my last Monday weigh in which is under 200 but do not want to push the limits or my luck, anyone in my weight range or larger want to ease my worries that this will not end in me being YouTube famous ? [/quote']

I did a pole dancing class at 245, the poles normally support 300 lbs......I would research just to make sure you weren't given any false information. I was not the big girl there, and only the instructor and a woman my same size could go all the way to the top. It was lots of fun, I hope you decide to go..

I've done a few pole and chair classes. Let me tell you it is a workout and you will sweat! I went at my heaviest 288 lbs. one of the instructors was over 300 lbs when she started and she's down to 180. She is the reason I joined. She can do all the pole tricks and can hang upside down. You definitely have to stick with it to build your upper body strength. I haven't been in a while but it's definitely a fun workout. And definitely buy the platform shoes. Better leg and calf shaping.

My daughter started taking pole classes at her gym, and fell in love. She was in the low 200s when she started, with little to no upper body strength. 4 years later, and a lot lighter,she is a pole instructor...specializing in motivating "non-traditional-body-types". She recently hosted the first plus size pole competition in Brooklyn, NY. There were women (and men!) of all shapes and sizes. In short...just do it!

check out the young lady in this video, see if she Cain give you some inspiration

My daughter started taking pole classes at her gym' date=' and fell in love. She was in the low 200s when she started, with little to no upper body strength. 4 years later, and a lot lighter,she is a pole instructor...specializing in motivating "non-traditional-body-types". She recently hosted the first plus size pole competition in Brooklyn, NY. There were women (and men!) of all shapes and sizes. In short...just do it![/quote']

Dar I see you we're sleeved In July. How has your progress been.

Dar I see you we're sleeved In July. How has your progress been.

Thanks for asking,Shayv123. I am having a love-hate relationship with this sleeve. I have lost 52lbs (42 since date of surgery). I feel like I am losing weight exceedingly slowly...its driving me crazy. BUT, I have lost lots of inches, and wearing a size 18 (going to try size 16 tomorrow!)...down from a size 24 in July. So, I am very thankful for that. But I swear, this weight is being VERY stubborn. Ironically, part of the issue is that on some days, I take in way too FEW calories! I am trying to be better about the eating. Because I am soooo damn picky, I have quite a limited list of foods I eat. Anyway, I'm not giving up! And you?

Thanks for asking' date='Shayv123. I am having a love-hate relationship with this sleeve. I have lost 52lbs (42 since date of surgery). I feel like I am losing weight exceedingly slowly...its driving me crazy. BUT, I have lost lots of inches, and wearing a size 18 (going to try size 16 tomorrow!)...down from a size 24 in July. So, I am very thankful for that. But I swear, this weight is being VERY stubborn. Ironically, part of the issue is that on some days, I take in way too FEW calories! I am trying to be better about the eating. Because I am soooo damn picky, I have quite a limited list of foods I eat. Anyway, I'm not giving up! And you?[/quote']

From a 24 to 18/16, you are doing great!! Congratulations!!! I'm trying to be compliant with this 2 week diet, I just loaded an app to help with remembering what I'm eating throughout the day. Other than that I'm ready to get the sleeve show on the road.

From a 24 to 18/16, you are doing great!! Congratulations!!! I'm trying to be compliant with this 2 week diet, I just loaded an app to help with remembering what I'm eating throughout the day. Other than that I'm ready to get the sleeve show on the road.

Best of luck on your journey to a new you!

Thanks for all the advice & encouragement. I am going to do this even if those pleaser shoes look like my death

Hey I go to pole dancing classes once in a while! Its a FANTASTIC workout! I am 260lbs and I grab the pole and get my feet off the ground so I think they are more sturdy than they say! You should be fine and 189! Its really fun and you feel super sexy!!

I've observed it, but never participated. I don't think it's for me!