| Posted 4/23/09 by Yannori on | | | | License? |
| Pole dancing is a recent addition to the US fitness | | | | Besides a fitness certification, your instructor should |
| industry but there have already been numerous sport | | | | have a pole dancing certification or License. Many pole |
| specific injuries. Just type "pole dancing accident" into | | | | specific workshops include the basic pole dancing |
| any YouTube or Google browser. Greg Welch M.S, a | | | | spins and safety techniques. Some also include 100 |
| physiologist and the owner of Specifit, believes that | | | | mentoring hours with a master instructor to ensure |
| the most likely injuries from pole dancing can occur at | | | | the new teacher learns successful training methods. |
| the rotator cuff, a group of small muscles that | | | | There are multiple pole dancing programs available |
| surround and protect the shoulder ball and cuff | | | | that are supported by current fitness organizations. |
| socket. | | | | Both AFAA and ACE offer Pole Dancing Fitness and |
| Overuse is the #1 reason for injury. Physical | | | | Safety continuing education for instructors.I am a |
| performance... requires training to prevent injury --- | | | | Licensed Level 1 & 2 PoleCat Power Method |
| Greg Welch | | | | instructor which includes the AFAA accepted |
| Here's my Sensual Girls Guide to the six questions | | | | workshops for Pole Dance Skills and Injury |
| you should ask your instructor to ensure she is up to | | | | Prevention. |
| date about pole dancing fitness and safety. | | | | Benefit to you: Your pole dancing classes will be |
| | | | taught using a proven method that has worked |
| 1. Does she have a current Fitness Certification? | | | | safely and effectively for hundred of students. |
| Although it's not a requirement in every US state, a | | | | 3. Does she have a strong safety focus? |
| group fitness or personal training certification is | | | | Pole dancing is based on spinning around a pole with |
| essential for any fitness instructor. American Council | | | | your feet off the ground. That makes it an aerial art |
| on Exercise (ACE) and Aerobics and Fitness | | | | form with all the beauty and possible injuries from |
| Association of America (AFAA) are two of the most | | | | falling. Your instructor should understand aerial dance |
| common US fitness organizations. They require | | | | and pole spotting techniques as well as have |
| certified instructors to prove their fitness knowledge | | | | alternative modifications for students with a wide |
| with written and demonstrative testing. All US | | | | variety of fitness levels. She should also use proper |
| certifications also require the instructor to maintain an | | | | safety equipment, such as pole mats and grip aids. |
| understanding of current fitness research, and trends, | | | | Benefit to you: Your instructor will provide a safe |
| through continuing education. | | | | environment, quality equipment, and be able to adjust |
| Benefit to you: Your instructor will help you avoid | | | | or fully support your weight during a difficult trick. |
| common fitness injuries with a proper warm-up, | | | | 4. Does she know poles? |
| muscle specific stretching, and knowledge of first aid | | | | Visit my site for the rest of this article & more |
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| 2. Does she have a Pole Dancing Certification or | | | | |