{"id":5586,"date":"2025-11-04T13:49:54","date_gmt":"2025-11-04T13:49:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/christchurchsport\/?p=5586"},"modified":"2026-01-08T10:14:15","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T10:14:15","slug":"hearfromhomi2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/christchurchsport\/hearfromhomi2\/","title":{"rendered":"Homi tries Pole Fitness"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Trying Pole Fitness for the First Time in the UK<\/strong>\ud83d\udcaa<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hello guys, it\u2019s Homi again! \ud83d\udc4b This week, I decided to step out of my comfort zone and try another sport for the very first time \u2014 Pole Fitness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Honestly, I never imagined that I\u2019d be doing pole when I came to the UK, but here we are! \ud83d\ude05 And let me tell you\u2026 Pole Fitness is just as hard as it looks. I\u2019d even say it\u2019s as challenging as climbing \ud83e\uddd7\u200d\u2642\ufe0f \u2014 because, well, you literally have to climb the pole and stay up there!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

First Impressions: Strength, Balance, and Confidence \u2728<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

What makes pole fitness different from climbing is not just the physical effort \u2014 it\u2019s also about presentation and confidence. You\u2019re not only trying to stay on the pole but also learning to look composed while doing it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s just say my face didn\u2019t stay very calm at first \ud83d\ude05. But with the help of Juliette, the Vice President of the Pole Fitness Society, I managed to learn a basic routine (basic for them, definitely not for me!). It took a lot of effort and concentration, but by the end, I actually pulled it off \u2014 literally! \ud83d\udcaa<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why You Should Try It \ud83d\udc83<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you think you could do a better job than me (and I\u2019m sure many of you can \ud83d\ude04), I highly recommend trying pole fitness yourself. It\u2019s not only a great full-body workout but also builds confidence, balance, and strength. You might end up loving it as much as I did!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Competitive Side \ud83c\udfc6<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Pole Fitness team at my university is very active in varsity competitions. In fact, last year they won their match against the University of Kent! \ud83c\udf89<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, if you\u2019re interested in both the fun and competitive aspects of sports, this is a strong and supportive team you can join. Whether you\u2019re a beginner like me or someone with experience, there\u2019s always a place for you in the community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thanks for reading about my first pole fitness experience! \ud83d\ude4f
It was challenging, fun, and totally different from anything I\u2019ve tried before. If you ever get the chance \u2014 go for it. You might surprise yourself! \ud83c\udf1f<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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