Pole Fitness in London: The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide

Edward Starey
7 days ago
3 min read

🩰 Introduction: So You’re Curious About Pole Fitness?

Whether you’re looking to get stronger, feel sexier, or just try something different — welcome.

Pole fitness in London has exploded in popularity, and for good reason: it’s empowering, physically transformative, and wildly fun.

In this guide, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know to start your pole journey, including:

What pole fitness is (and isn’t)
What to wear
Where to start as a beginner
How to find the right class in London

🦾 What Is Pole Fitness?

Pole fitness combines strength training, flexibility, dance, and acrobatics using a vertical pole.

But it’s not just about tricks — it’s about control, creativity, and connection to your body.

Unlike competitive pole sport or erotic performance (which we also love), pole fitness is movement-based training accessible to every body — regardless of age, size, or experience.

🌍 Why London Is Perfect for Pole

London is one of the world’s top cities for pole.

You’ll find:

Inclusive, body-positive studios (like ours!) across the city
Dozens of beginner-friendly classes and structured courses
A growing community of students, instructors, and performers

At Pole Mission in Soho, we offer small-group classes, no experience required, with options ranging from exotic pole to aerial hoop — all under one roof.

💪 Benefits of Pole Fitness

✨ Full-body strength

Pole builds upper body, core, and grip strength in ways traditional workouts don’t.

🧘‍♀️ Flexibility & balance

You’ll notice improved mobility and coordination — often within weeks.

🔥 Confidence & self-expression

Whether you wear heels or go barefoot, pole reconnects you to your sensuality and power.

👯‍♀️ Community & support

Studios like ours in London aren’t just gyms — they’re safe spaces where people cheer for your every spin, slide, and sweaty attempt.

🧍‍♀️ What to Expect in Your First Pole Class

Most beginner classes:

Start with a warm-up and conditioning
Teach basic spins and transitions
End with a mini combo or cool down

At Pole Mission, our Beginner Pole Dance Course runs for 8 weeks and covers:

Walks, spins, sits, transitions
Safe grip techniques
Strength & coordination drills
Building flow and combos

You’ll be amazed how much you can do by week 8.

🧦 What to Wear (And What Not To)

Shorts (grip is skin-based, so exposed legs are key)
A crop top or sports bra
Bare feet or heels (optional)
No lotion on pole days – trust us, it’s chaos

Bring water, a towel, and an open mind. 💦

🤔 Should I Do a Drop-In or a Course?

We get asked this all the time.

Courses are perfect for beginners. You build progressively and grow with the same group.
Drop-ins are flexible and fun, especially once you’re comfortable on the pole.
Privates give you tailored attention if you want to fast-track your progress or try something new.