What do you mean my fitness instructor doesn’t have rippling abs?

Chantelle's pre-baby bod! Chizzled body, toned arms, big booty cause she “clearly squats all day long!” – that’s what you pictured your group fitness instructor to look like, right? But, what if you came in to find that your instructor in fact…

Pole Choreography – Tips On How To Create A Piece

Aradia Fitness Instructor Asher is known for her seamless ability to create beautiful choreography pieces - and sometimes in a short matter of time! How exactly does she do it? In this blog piece, Asher will be sharing her tips and tricks with you!…

Pole Instructor Spotlight – Betty L

How long have you been Pole Dancing for?  B: I got a taste of it in 2010 and started with classes in 2012! I think my poleversary (It's a thing.) is in March. What got you started in pole fitness? B: A good college friend worked at my New Brunswick…

Instructor Spotlight – Whitney C

When did you start Pole Dancing, Instructor Whitney?  W: June 2014 Why did you decide to start pole dancing? W: I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia and was advised by my Doctor that if I became more physically active, it would help me better cope…

Instructor Spotlight – Asia H

Asia is one of Aradia Fitness' newer instructors! We are so happy to have her on board. We've asked her a few questions about her pole journey! Enjoy! When did you start pole dancing? A: I started pole dancing almost 2 years ago, in August 2015. Why…

Don’t Cut Yourself Short

After taking a year long hiatus from teaching pole classes (mainly because of having a baby and stuff like that…) I’m back at it! And boy, did I miss it! But let me tell you something I didn’t miss – seeing women who cut themselves short. And even…

Thoughts During Your First Ever Pole Class!

1. HOLY SH!T I'M NERVOUS FOR MY FIRST POLE CLASS.. So you’ve probably just walked into the studio. You see the layout. The poles all lined up, huge mirrors to see everything you will be doing, and you're just trying to grasp the fact that you…

Aradia Fitness Goes To Pride!

We had such a fantastic time at the 2016 YEG Pride Parade this weekend! This is our second year in a row having a float in the annual Edmonton Pride Parade. Aradia Fitness strives to be a fully inclusive studio for all genders, sizes, abilities, and…

Pregnancy, Child Birth, and Fitness!

Now before you decide this blog isn’t for you, because you haven’t experienced pregnancy or childbirth – just wait. This blog is also about coming back into a sport (specifically speaking pole) after taking a hiatus, or even starting a fitness…

Ashley’s Pole Journey!

It all started when my best friend said “Hey, let's take a pole class!”. Honestly, I was completely unsure of this idea, but I had been searching for something new and fun to do for a long time so I said “Yeah lets do it!”. So I signed up, and…