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…

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…

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…

How Pole Dancing has changed my way of thinking

Posted on April 16, 2014 by Chantelle Beasley How Pole Dancing Has Changed My Way of Thinking: These days you’ll often hear me speaking about women feeling empowered, sexy, and beautiful in their own skin. While it might be annoying to some people…

What Should I expect in my first Pole Dancing Class?

Posted on December 27, 2013 by Chantelle Beasley Curious about trying a Pole Dancing class? I’m sure you have a few questions, and we are here to give you somewhat of a visual as to what you should expect in your first Pole Dancing class! Do I…