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How to Rekindle Your Pole Spark: Capacity, Goals, Novelty, and Lowering Demands
Dr. Rosy Boa of Slink Through Strength discusses why long-term pole dancers may lose motivation and how to rebuild a sustainable relationship with po…
7Â hours ago
Too slippery on the pole? Too sticky? Here’s why! The SCIENCE of pole grip
Did you know there’s a whole scientific field that just studies friction?? It’s true! And we can apply a lot of those findings to help us stick bette…
2Â weeks ago
10 Tips to Set up a Home Pole Dance Space
Dr. Rosy Boa of the Science of Slink podcast shares 10 key considerations for building a home pole space based on a decade of home training, emphasiz…
4Â weeks ago
What to do if You’re Scared of Freestyling
Freestyling in pole dance can feel frightening and physically stressful, often driven by fear of failure and harsh self-criticism. This episode offer…
1Â month, 1Â week ago
Stronger Shoulders for Pole Dance
Dr. Rosy Boa explains why pole dancers need strong, stable shoulders for hanging, spinning, climbing, and inverted work, outlining shoulder anatomy a…
1Â month, 3Â weeks ago
What happens when you take a break from pole?
Dr. Rosy Boa discusses what happens when you take a break from pole, covering both physiological detraining and the emotional side of returning. She …
2Â months, 1Â week ago
Neurodivergence and Pole with Psychologist Gabby Desmond
Dr. Rosy Boa hosts an episode of Science of Slink on neurodivergence and pole with neurodivergent psychologist and pole dancer Gabby Desmond. They de…
2Â months, 3Â weeks ago
Poling Safely in the Heat
In this episode of 'Science of Slink,' Dr. Rosy Boa delves into what every pole dancer should know about exercising in extreme heat. Key topics inclu…
3Â months ago
Hairs Whips that Feel Good
Hair whips shouldn’t be a (literal!) pain in the neck, and in this episode we’ll break down how keep your neck feeling as good as possible as you exp…
3Â months, 2Â weeks ago
Strength, Injury, and Misread Research: Siobhan Camille on Exercise Science for Dancers
Dr. Rosy Boa interviews exercise scientist and belly dance (Raqs Sharqi) teacher Siobhan Camille (MSc in Rehabilitation Science) about applying exerc…
4Â months ago