Journey 027 - Pole Fitness: Empower Others by Creating Poetry in Motion with Beth Hamilton

<p><strong>Part 1: Becoming a Pole Fitness Instructor [2:20]</strong></p><p>Beth never imagined she would be a dance instructor. Yet, now she has thousands following her on Instagram, practising and teaching her combos. We talk about her early career and why she started pole fitness.</p><p><i>Favourite Question and Quote</i></p><p><strong>Q3: What eventually got you interested in pole fitness as a form of dance? [05:13]</strong></p><p><i>"Originally, I was an avid gym goer, runner and cyclist. With the arrival of my children, I simply didn't have to the time to  get on my bike or hit the gym. A friend asked me if I would accompany her to a local pole class...It was love at first sight. " [6:00]</i></p><p><strong>Part 2: Creating Poetry in Motion [13:22]</strong></p><p>Beth teaches students from across the world as well as locally at Tempest Dance Studio in Durham. She discusses building a reputation, growing an audience and the benefits of social media for fitness instructors.</p><p><i>Favourite Q & Q</i></p><p><strong>Q8: What is the benefit of social media for fitness instructors and dancers in particular? [20:19]</strong></p><p><i>"For sharing your content, building your audience, especially as a pole instructor, helps me gain more clients and we want to share what we know." [21:21] </i></p><p><strong>Part 3: Staying Active and Empowered [26:44]</strong></p><p>Beth shares advice on overcoming challenging activities and why everybody should try pole fitness at least once.</p><p><i>Favourite Q & Q</i></p><p><strong>Q11: What are your three tips for someone wanting to progress in a challenging activity? [30:13]</strong></p><p><i>“To progress in pole and be the best you can be, be consistent, train often and if you can lift weights, do your stretching and train both sides." [32:00]</i></p><p><i><strong>Resources Mentioned</strong></i></p><ol><li><a href="https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/80234304">Netflix Series: The Queens Gambit</a></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Witcher">Book: The Witcher Ser