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POSH FIT had the pleasure of teaching two lovely editors from the UW-L Racquet newspaper.
Check out their experience with pole fitness at our studio!
UWL Racquet Viewpoint
By Bree Levine and Chelsea Fischer
Published: Thursday, October 17, 2013
We were approached by Posh-Fit regarding an advertising opportunity. After communicating with them, The Racquet staff was offered a free lesson for two editors. Jumping at the chance to get in shape, we took them up on their offer. This is how we found ourselves spending a Tuesday night pole dancing.
Yes, you read it right, pole dancing. No, it wasn’t in some sketchy strip club in Sparta. Posh-Fit offers lessons in their new studio, located on 6th street, to provide rigorous exercise and to destigmatize pole dancing.
Pole dancing doesn’t usually come to mind as a rigorous exercise regimen, but we can testify otherwise. Come the next morning, we felt the after effects of our workout, especially in the muscles not typically targeted during an average exercise session. We continued to feel these affects for days afterwards, showing us that this unusual work out was nothing to be scoffed at.
Upon entering the Posh-Fit pole dancing studio, we were greeted by a calming reception area and an energetic staff. Owner and lead instructor Theresa Ugalde led us out to the studio floor to begin the most empowering workout of our lives.
After a brief warm up, it was time to step up to the poles. You wouldn’t expect a pole to be intimidating, but as we took our places, we both looked to the instructor, watched her spin and realized we were unprepared for the task at hand.
Luckily, the instructors at Posh-Fit were prepared for our inexperience. First, Ugalde would demonstrate a move for the class. Then she would explain it step-by-step, detailing hand and foot placements and movements. After the class was left to try it on their own, Ugalde would roam the studio to correct mistakes and give encouragement. As two pole dancing novices, we made a lot of mistakes, but she was there to work with us and supply us with positive feedback. Our first successful fireman spin was met with plenty of praise.
After learning some basic tricks, we took the poles out of static mode and into spin mode. Because the poles moved with us, we didn’t have to focus on creating our own momentum, allowing us to preform our tricks with more ease.
Once we thought we had conquered the most difficult part of class, we were faced with a new challenge; it was time to climb the poles. We were unsuccessful with the task, but returning students had more success. A fellow student was able to reach the top of the pole for the first time, which was celebrated by the entire class.
After a quick cool down and cleaning the poles, we got the opportunity to talk with Ugalde about her business. We discovered her passion for pole fitness stems from an even deeper passion for dance. Even though she owned her own dance studio in Colorado, Ugalde decided to try out a new form of dance: pole dancing. She informed us that it was “love and first spin.” Now, she finds herself in La Crosse, empowering women through pole fitness. We can personally say that Ugalde achieves this mission with every student she encounters.
Talking to our friends around campus about our experience, we were met with many raised eyebrows and awkward chuckles. However, we know pole dancing, no matter how unconventional it sounds, is an excellent form of exercise. It was way more fun than having to head to the REC and kill ourselves on the ellipticals. We can’t wait to head back to Posh-Fit pole dance studio, and we hope to see you there.
By Bree Levine and Chelsea Fischer
Published: Thursday, October 17, 2013
We were approached by Posh-Fit regarding an advertising opportunity. After communicating with them, The Racquet staff was offered a free lesson for two editors. Jumping at the chance to get in shape, we took them up on their offer. This is how we found ourselves spending a Tuesday night pole dancing.
Yes, you read it right, pole dancing. No, it wasn’t in some sketchy strip club in Sparta. Posh-Fit offers lessons in their new studio, located on 6th street, to provide rigorous exercise and to destigmatize pole dancing.
Pole dancing doesn’t usually come to mind as a rigorous exercise regimen, but we can testify otherwise. Come the next morning, we felt the after effects of our workout, especially in the muscles not typically targeted during an average exercise session. We continued to feel these affects for days afterwards, showing us that this unusual work out was nothing to be scoffed at.
Upon entering the Posh-Fit pole dancing studio, we were greeted by a calming reception area and an energetic staff. Owner and lead instructor Theresa Ugalde led us out to the studio floor to begin the most empowering workout of our lives.
After a brief warm up, it was time to step up to the poles. You wouldn’t expect a pole to be intimidating, but as we took our places, we both looked to the instructor, watched her spin and realized we were unprepared for the task at hand.
Luckily, the instructors at Posh-Fit were prepared for our inexperience. First, Ugalde would demonstrate a move for the class. Then she would explain it step-by-step, detailing hand and foot placements and movements. After the class was left to try it on their own, Ugalde would roam the studio to correct mistakes and give encouragement. As two pole dancing novices, we made a lot of mistakes, but she was there to work with us and supply us with positive feedback. Our first successful fireman spin was met with plenty of praise.
After learning some basic tricks, we took the poles out of static mode and into spin mode. Because the poles moved with us, we didn’t have to focus on creating our own momentum, allowing us to preform our tricks with more ease.
Once we thought we had conquered the most difficult part of class, we were faced with a new challenge; it was time to climb the poles. We were unsuccessful with the task, but returning students had more success. A fellow student was able to reach the top of the pole for the first time, which was celebrated by the entire class.
After a quick cool down and cleaning the poles, we got the opportunity to talk with Ugalde about her business. We discovered her passion for pole fitness stems from an even deeper passion for dance. Even though she owned her own dance studio in Colorado, Ugalde decided to try out a new form of dance: pole dancing. She informed us that it was “love and first spin.” Now, she finds herself in La Crosse, empowering women through pole fitness. We can personally say that Ugalde achieves this mission with every student she encounters.
Talking to our friends around campus about our experience, we were met with many raised eyebrows and awkward chuckles. However, we know pole dancing, no matter how unconventional it sounds, is an excellent form of exercise. It was way more fun than having to head to the REC and kill ourselves on the ellipticals. We can’t wait to head back to Posh-Fit pole dance studio, and we hope to see you there.
