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…

What to Wear to Pole Dancing Class?

What does one wear to a Pole Dancing class anyway?! We get asked this question quite often! And you'd be surprised, the answer is pretty easy - comfortable clothing that you can move around in! However, as you move up the levels, clothing…

Happy 10th Anniversary

Can you believe that we've been open in Edmonton for 10 years? Happy 10th Anniversary to Aradia Fitness in Edmonton Our first studio location started downton on Jasper Ave. From there, we slowly expanded to a new location on Whyte Ave. Recently, we…

Just in Time for Summer

Now is the time to clean up the eating to prepare for summer months. Sadly we have no control over how the economy has been handled, what epidemics are traveling through our air or food system. We can not even control when the sun rises. Contrary to…