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X-POLE Blog
1y ago
Due to significant improvements and upgrades to our IT system, we cannot process any orders received from midday (UK GMT) Friday, 21st April – Monday, 1st May 2023.
All payments will still be processed at the point of purchase, and your order will be held in a queue awaiting dispatch as soon as we are back up and operational.
Goods out of stock will be placed on backorder and released when available.
Should you have any queries, please feel free to call 0044 (0)20 8449 4400 or email sales@x-pole.co.uk
We would like to thank you for your patience during this period and for your ongoing support ..read more
X-POLE Blog
1y ago
Pole dancing is a fantastic exercise and creative outlet, providing numerous physical and mental benefits. However, like any exercise or endeavour, it is possible to experience burnout if you don’t take care of your body and mind.
Here are five ways to avoid pole dance burnout and keep your practice fresh and enjoyable.
Take Rest Days
Rest is crucial for any type of physical activity, including pole dancing. Overworking your body can lead to fatigue, injuries, and burnout—schedule rest days into your pole dance practice to give your body and mind a chance to recover. You can use this time to f ..read more
X-POLE Blog
1y ago
Pole dancing is not only a great way to tone your muscles, but it also has many other benefits that you might not have thought of. This article will explore the benefits of pole dancing and why you should consider purchasing a pole dance pole for your home.
Full-Body Workout
One of the most significant benefits of pole dancing is that it is a full-body workout. Pole dancing requires using almost all your muscles, including your arms, shoulders, back, core, and legs. It is a great way to tone your body and build lean muscle. Unlike traditional gym workouts that can get boring and repetitive aft ..read more
X-POLE Blog
2y ago
Is Pole Dancing a good workout?
Short answer; yes. Long answer; yes, and here’s why!
Pole dance emphasises a whole body workout, builds serious upper body and core strength, coordination and flexibility, and combines cardio, bodyweight training and dance.
Want to know which muscles you’ll work and with which pole dance moves? Read on…
Shoulders & Upper Back
The Shoulders and Back work hand in hand and comprise the most important muscles used in Pole & Aerial.
Movement example: Pole or Aerial Invert (Going Upside Down)
Muscle(s) Used: Deltoids, Trapezius, Latissimus Do ..read more
X-POLE Blog
2y ago
How Do I Buy A Pole For Pole Dancing?
Buying a pole is easy and fun with X-POLE! But, which pole is right for you? There are many options available, designed to suit all budgets and skill levels, so let’s get right into how to buy a pole for pole dancing.
The key things to consider are; Pole type (Static only, static and spinning, pressure mounted or freestanding), and the pole diameter and finish.
Static, spinning, or both?
Did you know that pole dancing poles can spin? That’s how some of the fantastic stuff you see online is done, with a spinning pole!
When starting out on their pole journey ..read more
X-POLE Blog
2y ago
Time is running out to get your favourite X-POLE items delivered before Christmas!
Last Christmas shipping and collection dates from our UK warehouse are:
15/12/2021 – Last website order date for pre-Christmas delivery to Europe
20/12/2021 – Last website order date for pre-Christmas delivery to the UK
22/12/2021 – 2021 cut off date – All orders post this date will be processed in Jan 2022
23/12/2021 – Last day for collections from UK warehouse
All pending stock availability and normal delivery conditions.
The X-POLE offices will be closed from midday on 24/12/2021 until 9:00 am 04/01 ..read more
X-POLE Blog
2y ago
What a year we have had! 2021 seems to have flown past at light speed!
The world is still changing and evolving. With that in mind, we are announcing a rise in the prices of X-POLE products. Factors that have influenced this decision include:
Raw material costs
Transport and freight costs
Currency fluctuations
Manufacturing costs and restrictions
Global inflation
Rising energy costs
We do not believe in lowering the quality of our materials or manufacturing processes.
We believe it’s right to keep them where they are and go “Beyond The Expected” now and in the future.
We are keeping ou ..read more
X-POLE Blog
2y ago
As the world recovers from one of the biggest shake-ups in living memory, we’re thrilled to continue supporting one of the world’s premier pole and aerial events, International Pole Camp!
Packed with excellent classes, instructors and social elements (not to mention X-POLE equipment), International Pole Camp is set to be a celebration of everything that makes pole great; dance, creativity, learning and friendship.
Like in previous years, there are three options to attend:
Camp 1: 25.9. – 28.9.2021 – Only six spaces remain
Camp 2: 30.9. – 3.10.2021 – Over 70% sold out!
XXL-Camp: 25.9. – 3.10.2 ..read more
X-POLE Blog
3y ago
In line with the new trade deal between the United Kingdom and the European Union, effective from 23:00GMT Thursday 31st December 2020, VAT will no longer be charged on X-POLE.co.uk for orders to European/Non-UK destinations.
European/Non-UK destinations X-POLE ships to include:
Austria
Belgium
Bulgaria
Croatia
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Hungary
Iceland
Ireland
Italy
Latvia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malta
Netherlands
Norway
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Serbia
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Switzerland
Sweden
It is now the receiver’s responsibility to ..read more
X-POLE Blog
3y ago
As we get closer to the peak of the festive season, demand for products is increasing day by day. Logistic and courier networks are being stretched to the point of failure. Industry experts predict up to 592 million parcels will be sent in the UK in the weeks before Christmas.
UK ports are in a state of crisis trying to deal with significantly increased demand for space and empty containers to insert back into the shipping process. As a result, supply lines are being drastically affected.
Major global corporations, such as Honda are also feeling the squeeze, with supply chains being practicall ..read more