Three Things you should know about Pole bruises

Alright, for you pole and hoop enthusiasts out there, let’s talk about bruises. Sometimes affectionately called Pole Kisses!

1) They’re perfectly normal. You are putting repeated and/or sustained pressure on an unconditioned body part.

2) You will get less bruises over time. Your body gets used to the pressure. Intense training, especially on less used spots, can still result in bruises.

3) Bruises should last about a week, maybe two if they are particularly big/deep. They can transition through several different colours so anywhere from purple to green and yellow can be perfectly normal. If you are still getting intense or disproportion bruises in the same spots, despite conditioning, you should probably talk to your doctor. Things like low iron or other vitamin deficiencies can be the cause, especially for people who menstruate. Many of the most common causes are easily fixable so there is no need to suffer!

And finally, welcome to the wacky world where we enjoy getting our bruises!