Slink Through Strength | Online Pole Studio

Here's how I inspect my heels to make sure they're safe to dance it & I recommend you do the same! 🦺👠 If you're looking for more nerdy heel goodness, we're going to be focusing on heels all this month in my Science of Slink membership: www.slinkthroughstrength.com/science-of-s...

This is SUCH a common issue for folks! Have you run into it before? (And if so: does this tip help? 😜) #poledance #slinkthroughstrength #homepole #poleathome

"Fat" is not a dirty word, y'all! Let me know: what are some ways that your body composition affects how pole feels for you? 👀👀👀 #poledance #slinkthroughstrength #homepole #poleathome

New podcast post is up! This is the next in my Exercise Science 101 series where I talk about options for resistance training that *aren't* weights. Tune in now! (Citations in episode description as always. 😉) www.slinkthroughstrength.com/science-of-s...

New podcast post is up! This is the next in my Exercise Science 101 series where I talk about options for resistance training that *aren't* weights. Tune in now! (Citations in episode description as always. 😉) www.slinkthroughstrength.com/science-of-s...

What do y'all think, pole dancers? 🤔 Am I off base or on the money? #poledance #slinkthroughstrength #homepole #poleathome #freestylepoledance

Have any of y'all fallen into this trap? 😳 Check out the latest episode of the Science of Slink podcast for the full discussion: pod.link/1691190004 #polenerd #polescience #polepodcast #scienceofslink #slinkthroughstrength

Have you ever lost a move? How did you take care of yourself? 👀 I share a TON more in the latest episode of the Science of Slink podcast. pod.link/1691190004 #polenerd #polescience #polepodcast #scienceofslink #slinkthroughstrength

Amazing-feeling flow doesn't happen by accident... and my memberships are designed to help support you with all aspects of your journey: building capacity, exploring technique & developing you artistry! Learn more & join today: www.slinkthroughstrength.com/online-pole-...

As a note: if this is a chronic issue for you, it might be worth checking in with your off-pole conditioning to make sure you're supporting your shoulders adequately. (For my members: one of your shoulder-focused flex class recordings should help too!)

On the latest episode of the Science of Slink #polepodcast, we're joined by non-diet personal trainer Àngel Casas to talk health at any size, letting go of shame and taking control of your movement life. Listen now! pod.link/1691190004

Every time I hear a pole dancer say "oh, I can't freestyle" it just tears me up inside. 😭 You absolutely can! Anyone can! And it is 100% worth trying: being able to sink into a freestyle flow feeling absolutely incredible.

On the latest episode of the Science of Slink #polepodcast, we're joined by non-diet personal trainer Àngel Casas to talk health at any size, letting go of shame and taking control of your movement life. Listen now! pod.link/1691190004

Take a minute with me and test your stability! (And let me know what you learned. 👀 Do you have a favorite ankle?) #poledance #slinkthroughstrength #homepole #poleathome

I'd love to hear: what sort of season is your pole in currently? (For me, I've definitely been focusing more on my flexibility & really enjoying that training.) #homepole #slinkthroughstrength #poleathome #onlinepoleclasses

Have you caught the most recent episode of the Science of Slink #poledance podcast? It's all about rest and I'd recommend giving it a listen! 😴 (Especially since I know pole dancers: we are often not the best about getting enough.) pod.link/1691190004/e...

You cannot punish yourself into enjoyment: you have to learn how to enjoy. And a BIG part of that is working to dismantle the voice in your head that's constantly telling you you're not enough. It is hard (although easier with a supportive community) but I promise it's worth it.

Ready to build your own balance capacity? Use code "FLASHAPRIL" for 20% off your first month of either my Science of Slink or Essentials of Slink membership! (Expires April 8th 2026 so don't dawdle! 😁) www.slinkthroughstrength.com #poledance #slinkthroughstrength #homepole #poleathome

Freestyling isn't just about the moves; it's about learning to trust what feels right for you. How to let go of social pressure, one spin at a time. #poledance #slinkthroughstrength #homepole #poleathome #freestyling

Pole dancer, you don't gotta impress no one. I promise you'll start unlocking things you didn't even know were possible once you discover how YOU want to move. 🤎 #slinkthroughstrength #homepole #poleathome #polenerd #poledance

Have you caught the latest Science of Slink podcast episode? 👀 Listen now: pod.link/1691190004 #polenerd #polescience #polepodcast #scienceofslink #slinkthroughstrength

This one's for me too. 🤎 If you need rest, you need rest and nothing else will do that job. There's no reason to feel shame around taking it. . #poledance #slinkthroughstrength #homepole #poleathome

Am I the only one? 🤔 #poledance #slinkthroughstrength #homepole #poleathome

Have you caught the latest Science of Slink podcast episode? 👀 pod.link/1691190004 #polenerd #polescience #polepodcast #scienceofslink #slinkthroughstrength

Obviously I'm not saying to throw yourself into movements you're not ready for! But if you're working on technical curriculum that is within your physical capacity, you should have the strength and mobility to easily exit whatever it is you're doing, even if things go a little bit sideways. 🤎

Into pole dance and brains? You'll love the most recent episode of Science of Slink, where we're joined by Clara Dieters, a dance psychology science communicator! 🎧✨ Listen now: pod.link/1691190004

If you've been following me for a while, you've probably heard me talk about how important variability of input is for motor learning before... and this is yet another example of *why*. Do different stuff! Try things! Get weird with it! It's good for you brain AND your #poledance. 😁

Into pole dance and brains? You'll love the most recent episode of Science of Slink, where we're joined by Clara Dieters, a dance psychology science communicator! 🎧✨ Listen now: pod.link/1691190004

I know it may sometimes seem like there's less science behind freestyle training than the more athletic conditioning stuff... but trust and believe that I'm pulling in a lot of research behind the scenes. ;)

Our Exercise Science 101 series on the Science of Slink podcast continues with an episode all about how to get stronger for pole. 💪💪 1️⃣ How strength training actually works 2️⃣ How long it'll take to see results 3️⃣ Pole-specific recommendations for progressions 🔗 www.slinkthroughstrength.com... 🔗

Reminder: Anti-fat bias isn't welcome in this space. Bodies come in all shapes and sizes, and every one of them deserves respect. If you cannot act accordingly, you will be removed. #poledance #slinkthroughstrength #homepole #poleathome #plussizepole

I know that there are a lot of people out there who teach pole (and other forms of dance) with the idea that there is a single correct way to do things and that the goal of teaching is to make students "more correct".

Our Exercise Science 101 series on the Science of Slink podcast continues with an episode all about how to get stronger for pole. 💪💪 1️⃣ How strength training actually works 2️⃣ How long it'll take to see results 3️⃣ Pole-specific recommendations for progressions 🔗 www.slinkthroughstrength.com... 🔗

And how do we get there? Through expanding our capacity with conditioning, our vocabulary with technique and our ability to connect with our body through freestyle. (Which is, of course, why all my members *get* all three. 😘) #freestylepole #poledance #polenerd #learnpole

Eeeep, it's happening. 🙈 If you'd like to join us, use code HIFROMBSKY for $10 off your first month. (No contracts; you can cancel at any time. 🤎) www.slinkthroughstrength.com... #poledance #slinkthroughstrength #homepole #poleathome

Check out my new podcast series on Science of Slink: Exercise Science 101 for Pole Dance! First up: how much should you *actually* be pole dancing? 🤔 pod.link/1691190004

Come back tomorrow for my answers! (Or, better yet, join me in one my online pole classes: we're keeping our pants on allll February. 👖) #poledance #slinkthroughstrength #homepole #poleathome

Dive into the world of exercise science with my latest episode of "Science of Slink." Discover the tips I wish I knew from the start to make pole dancing easier and more fun. 🎧💃 Listen for expert insights and, of course, plenty of citations! 📚 Check it out!

I remember one time I got competition feedback that bringing anger into my dance wasn't appropriate and, respectfully: fuuuuck that You're a whole person and you are allowed to feel feelings even if they make other people uncomfortable.

Want to try for yourself? Check out my free Community Flow class! slinkthroughstrength.as.me/c...

If you want to know what advice I'd give myself as a brand-new pole dancer, check out the most recent episode of Science of Slink: the Evidence-Based Pole Podcast! pod.link/1691190004 #polenerd #polescience #polepodcast #scienceofslink #slinkthroughstrength

If you want to know what advice I'd give myself as a brand-new pole dancer, check out the most recent episode of Science of Slink: the Evidence-Based Pole Podcast! pod.link/1691190004 #polenerd #polescience #polepodcast #scienceofslink #slinkthroughstrength

I'm absolutely not saying to ignore what's going on. I'm saying that you need to take care of yourself and your mental and physical health so that you can *keep* showing up, today, tomorrow and ten years from now.

What do y'all think? Am I on the money or off my rocker? 😅 (For the record: I used to teach leveled classes but eventually stopped because I found a per-move focus worked better, especially for online students.) #poledance #slinkthroughstrength #homepole #poleathome

In the lastest episode of Science of Slink, we're diving into how to create a home pole practice that feels *amazing*. #polenerd #polescience #polepodcast #scienceofslink #slinkthroughstrength

This post brought to you by the way that I keep disappointing people in my life when they find out what my personal pole practice actually looks like. Like whatever you are imagining it is way more nerdy, chill & weird. 😂 #homepole #slinkthroughstrength #polenerd #virtualpole #goblinmode

In the lastest episode of Science of Slink, we're diving into how to create a home pole practice that feels *amazing*. Listen now: www.episodes.fm/1691190004 #polenerd #polescience #polepodcast #scienceofslink #slinkthroughstrength

In the lastest episode of Science of Slink, we're diving into a case study of freestyle with Science of Slink member Sarah! Listen now: pod.link/1691190004 #polenerd #polescience #polepodcast #scienceofslink #slinkthroughstrength

In the lastest episode of Science of Slink, we're diving into a case study of freestyle with Science of Slink member Falcon! Listen now: pod.link/1691190004/episode/... #polenerd #polescience #polepodcast #scienceofslink #slinkthroughstrength

A little reminder for y'all as we go into the last couple weeks of the year, pole dancers. I hope you're treating yourself with just as much compassion as you would a close friend. 🤎

In the lastest episode of Science of Slink, we're diving into a case study of freestyle with Science of Slink member Falcon! Listen now: pod.link/1691190004/episode/... #polenerd #polescience #polepodcast #scienceofslink #slinkthroughstrength

Just a reminder for you my friends: EVERYONE's freestyling starts out awkward. It's a skill just like anything else and gets better with time and practice. 🤎 (Which is why I teach online freestyle classes, to help you improve ;) #poledance #slinkthroughstrength #homepole #poleathome

In the latest episode of Science of Slink I'm joined by Roz the Diva to talk pole, body image and celebrating what we can do. 💪 Listen now! pod.link/1691190004 #polenerd #polescience #polepodcast #scienceofslink #slinkthroughstrength #plussizepole

Why *do* you do pole? 🤔 If you want to try on my reason (freestyle!) I'd love to have you join me for a FREE Community Flow class this Saturday! slinkthroughstrength.as.me/c... #poledance #slinkthroughstrength #homepole #poleathome

In the latest episode of Science of Slink I'm joined by Roz the Diva to talk pole, body image and celebrating what we can do. 💪 Listen now: pod.link/1691190004 #polenerd #polescience #polepodcast #scienceofslink #slinkthroughstrength #plussizepole

This month I've been teaching different inversions options in my online pole classes. We've talked a lot bout considerations for inverting in a bigger body, so I thought I'd share a couple of my top tips! #poledance #slinkthroughstrength #homepole #poleathome #plussizepole #poleatanysize

Have you caught the latest myth busting episode of Science of Slink? 👀 Listen now: pod.link/1691190004 #polenerd #polescience #polepodcast #scienceofslink #slinkthroughstrength

I know some of y'all need to hear this, in part because *I* didn't learn about it until I'd already been doing pole for a couple years. 😅 #poledance #slinkthroughstrength #homepole #poleathome

In the latest Science of Slink episode I'm 💥busting some myths💥! Listen now: pod.link/1691190004 #polenerd #polescience #polepodcast #scienceofslink #slinkthroughstrength

Your regular reminder that I teach beginner-friendly online classes--both on and off the pole--and that you're always welcome to join us! I've got a FREE sample class you can try right now: mailchi.mp/slinkthroughstren... #poledance #slinkthroughstrength #homepole #poleathome

As a freestyle teacher I'm always pushing deeper into my own exploration and experimentation & this is one of the things I'm playing with right now! Is this something you've played with before? How did you find it?

In the latest episode of Science of Slink we're joined by Claire Farmer, dance science lecturer & researcher! You can also find her on her podcast "The 'female' dancer: a soma-scientific approach" pod.link/1691190004 #polenerd #polescience #polepodcast #scienceofslink #slinkthroughstrength

In the latest episode of Science of Slink we're joined by Claire Farmer, dance science lecturer & researcher! You can also find her on her own podcast "The 'female' dancer: a soma-scientific approach" pod.link/1691190004 #polenerd #polescience #polepodcast #scienceofslink #slinkthroughstrength

Annual #polePSA! (for my Northern hemisphere folks at least) Every year around this time I start to see way more home poles falling and I'd love for us all to avoid that 🙏 #slinkthroughstrength #homepole #poleathome #poledance #polefail

If you love long runs for their own sake, but all means keep doing them! But if you're looking to improve your pole dance specifically, here's what I'd recommend instead. Listen to the full episode now: pod.link/1691190004 #polenerd #polescience #polepodcast #scienceofslink #slinkthroughstrength

Freestyle isn't something you're born with: it's a skill you can practice & hone! That's what we do in my online Freestyle Flow classes. 😁 Curious what that looks like? You can get a taste with my FREE sample class! mailchi.mp/slinkthroughstren...

I know that everything is a lot right now, friends, and I genuinely hope you're taking time to refuel & take care of yourself. You can't show up for yourself or your community if you are constantly running on fumes. (I'm talking at myself here, too. 🥲) #poledance

Here's the full citation for y'all: Hynes, J., & Turner, Z. (2020). Positive Visualization and Its Effects on Strength Training. Impulse (19343361). From my latest Science of Slink podcast episode where we get into how to conditioning for #poledance... without a pole. pod.link/1691190004

Letting y'all in on the real secrets here ;)

Have you made this super common mistake? I DEFINITELY have. 😅 But hooopefully I've helped my online pole students avoid the same fate! #poledance #slinkthroughstrength #homepole #poleathome

This is probably the single most important thing about my pole practice... and I really work to help my students get to this place as well. Learn more in my latest Science of Slink podcast episode! pod.link/1691190004 #polenerd #polescience #polepodcast #scienceofslink #slinkthroughstrength

Gentle reminder that your core includes your pelvic floor and diaphragm and if you're not breathing you're creating a dysfunctional movement pattern. It doesn't meant you're *doomed* or anything... buuuuut you're leaving some possible strength, mobility and ease on the table.

I generally try to keep things pretty positive on this page but there are some things that do just get to me. 😅 #poledance #slinkthroughstrength #homepole #poleathome

A good reference for how psychical activity can help you handle your stress response is "Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle" by Drs. Emily and Amelia Nagoski (which I highly recommend!)

New podcast episode is up! This time we're diving in a discussion of self care, rest and where pole can fit into your life. Listen now: pod.link/1691190004 #polenerd #polescience #polepodcast #scienceofslink #slinkthroughstrength

Not everyone's going to love your dance, and that's okay! (You probably don't love everyone else's dance either, which is totally normal.) Perfectionism will only every hurt you--the research is pretty clear on that--and you deserve better. 🤎 #poledance #slinkthroughstrength #homepole #poleathome

Online freestyle #poledance showcase is TOMORROW, Saturday, September 27th at 2:00 p.m. Eastern! Tickets are just $5 and 200% of proceeds go to the Richmond Reproductive Freedom Project (not a typo, the studio is matching 😘) www.slinkthroughstrength.com...

New podcast episode is up! This time we're diving into the science behind listening to our bodies... and how to learn to do it better. Listen now: pod.link/1691190004 #polenerd #polescience #polepodcast #scienceofslink #slinkthroughstrength