Ms. Namita Nayyar:
What exercises comprise your fitness regime or workout routine you shall like to share?
Ms. Porsche:
Pole dancing can be very taxing on your muscles, other soft tissue and joints. I, therefore, find it necessary to supplement my pole dancing training with various other fitness workouts and remedial therapies, including osteopathy and sports massages. This ensure that my body is in the best possible shape both from a strength and flexibility perspective. Different bodies need different fitness and conditioning programs.
There is definitely not a so-called one-size-fits-all fitness regime. Our bodies are very good at telling us exactly what it needs. I try to listen to my body as best as possible and depending on my fitness goals as well as taking into consideration where my body is at a given time I choose the most appropriate workout routine for my body. A pole specific personal training program for cardio fitness and strength as well as a conditioning Pilates program have withstood the test of time.
My advise to all pole dancers are that if you are looking at supplementing your training make sure that your trainer has an understanding of the requirements for pole dancing and its movement requirements. I too often see pole dance students going off to the gym and following a program that shortens and bulk up their muscles. Pole dancing requires strong but long, lean and flexible muscles. Regardless of your preferred workout choose a trainer that emphasise posture and quality of movement over quantity in order to establish good movement patterns. Work smarter not harder.
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
Do you take some special diet or have a strict menu that you follow to remain healthy and physically fit?
Ms. Porsche:
When I prepare for competitions or big events I am very strict on myself as to what I eat. I prefer an organic diet high in protein and fat. I try to avoid refined carbohydrates and have lots of fresh, steamed or grilled vegetables instead. I don’t watch how much I eat but I tend to snack on lots of small meals throughout the day.
Due to its physical requirements of weight bearing or lifting your own body weight, pole dancing burns a lot of energy especially if you train for a few hours at a time. I am very in tune with my body and during times when I train more I am very conscious of replenishing the energy my body has used. Failure to do so plays havoc with my energy levels and training program.
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
Advice and motivational words to the inspiring and budding pole dancing girls who all are your fans, they shall like to know from you, what they should do for their climb to ladder of success in field of pole dancing ?
Ms. Porsche:
Pole dancing places great physical demands on our bodies. Your body is your instrument. Look after it as best as you can. The better you look after it the better it will serve you in the long run. It will also provide you with unlimited hours of pole fun and fitness. Be patient but consistent with your training and build a solid technical foundation.
Know your strengths and weaknesses. Find it within yourself what it is that makes you unique and develop your own style. Don’t place any limitations on yourself. Dream big.
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