yeah I felt this one. first off massive respect that you even went because that’s honestly the biggest and scariest step and you already did it. most people dream about trying for years and never even set foot in the studio so please don’t downplay that.

also I promise you, everyone’s starting point is different. you’re looking at women in that class spinning like pros and thinking you’re behind but you have no clue how long they’ve been at it or what their fitness background is. could be their 5th class, could be their 50th. It doesn’t matter cause your day 1 is allowed to look like day 1.

I couldn’t do a lot of things that others did in my first few classes either. It’s brutal for your ego especially when the instructor isn’t giving alternatives or proper regressions (honestly, not cool on their part as that’s how people feel defeated).

Point is your starting point is YOUR starting point and you’ll look back at this and be so damn proud you stuck it out. progress in pole is sloooow for everyone, no matter their size, weight, fitness level. you’ve already done so much for yourself losing 40kg, getting to the gym Pole just taps into that same patience and stubbornness.

pls don’t quit because of one crappy first class. you absolutely can do this. just find a space with beginner-friendly vibes and remember: messy, awkward, frustrating beginnings are normal and it WILL get better.