Shopping for a pole dancer? Whether they’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, the right gift can make their training safer, more comfortable and more effective. This gift guide for pole dancers is packed with thoughtful, practical and fun gift ideas (and links for your convenience) to support every aspect of their pole journey.
1. Strength and Conditioning Essentials
Pole dancing requires incredible strength and endurance. These items help build the power and strength needed for more advanced moves:
- Mini Band Set
Great for warming up, mobility drills, and strength-building exercises. Compact and travel-friendly. - Resistance Band Set
Ideal for building strength, lightweight and versatile for endless possibilities. - Resistance Loop Band Set
A great way to add extra resistance to exercises or use it to assist with pull ups or deadlifts. Could even be used in lieu of a spotter in certain cases. - Dumbbells
A great way to do some off the pole strength training – lighter ones are great for smaller muscles such as wrists and rotator cuff, heavier ones for bigger muscles such as bicep curls or squats. - Kettlebells
Help improve grip strength and perfect for general whole body workouts. - Ankle Weights
Add intensity to core and other conditioning by incorporating these into workouts for greater muscle activation. - Suspension Trainer
A fantastic tool for full body strength and core stability. - Pull Up Bar
Excellent for grip strength and upper body training. - Sliders
A fun way to spice up core strength training. - Balance Cushion
The instability of the cushion is a great way to wake up small stabilising muscles. - Ab Roller
Another tool to include into their core training. - Gripper
A useful tool for grip strength training whilst multitasking. - PolePT and Anatomy or Aerial Arts Books
Super informative books for those who would like to nerd out a bit more into the realms of strength and conditioning for pole dancers and aerialists.
2. Flexibility and Mobility
Mobility is super important and we have selected a few tools that anyone working on their flexibility would find helpful:
- Thick Yoga Mat
Comfortable cushioning for core work, cool downs and stretching routines. - Yoga Blocks
Assist with flexibility training, particularly for splits and backbends. - Foam Roller
Perfect for loosening tight muscles before training and promoting recovery after intense sessions. - Lacrosse Ball
These massage tools help target knots and release tension, a great tool to incorporate into your training. - Peanut Massage Ball
Great for spinal relief and easing muscle tightness in specific areas. - Stretch Strap
A helpful little tool to use in your back flexibility training. - Back Warmer
Can be handy keeping your back warm during backbend practice.
3. Recovery
Long hours on the pole can be tough on the body. These items help promote recovery after and between training sessions:
- Epsom Salt
A relaxing way to soothe sore muscles with a warm soak after intense practice. - Theragun
Another great way to loosen tight muscles. - Essential Oils
Choosing the right essential oil can help promote recovery and improve sleep. - Bath Bombs
A fun way to relax in a warm bath. - Bath Tray
A useful tool to make the most out of bath time relaxation.
4. Everyday Essentials
Sometimes the simplest gifts are the most appreciated. These essentials are practical and thoughtful:
- Water Bottle
Hydration is key! A durable, insulated bottle keeps their drinks cool during intense training. - Knee Pads
Protect the knees during floorwork, low flow routines or stretching. - Polisthenics Gift Card
A flexible option that can be used for physiotherapy sessions to assist with injury recovery or prevention and personalised strength and conditioning programmes aimed to achieve specific goals. - Grip Aid
Whether it’s their favourite brand of chalk or pole friendly moisturiser, you can’t go wrong with grip aids. - Pole Clothes
Have you ever heard a pole dancer complaining they have too many clothes!? - Spotify Gift Card
So they can jam uninterrupted. - Speaker
So they can listen to their favourite playlists. - Heels
Whether they just want to sass around or use them to make their training harder or more interesting, heels are another staples in most pole dancers’ wishlist. - Leg Warmers
Tiny shorts can be cold in the winter but having leg warmers can make the switch between warm up and leg grip an easier transition. - Notebook/Training Log
Making plans and monitoring progress is a great way to motivate and get the most out of a session.
5. Make It Personal
Want to go the extra mile? Create a customised gift set:
- Pole Bag
A practical way to carry on the gear for pole sessions. - Grip Bag
Embroidered with their name makes a great gift to have a place to store their grip aid without losing them. - Personalised Mug
Who wouldn’t like a personalised mug!?
Conclusion
From strength-building tools to recovery aids, there’s something for every pole dancer on this list. Whether you’re gifting a single item or creating a bundle, these thoughtful ideas will support their growth, training, and overall well-being.
For a truly special gift, check out the Polisthenics Gift Card to help them achieve their pole goals with professional physiotherapy and conditioning support!
Let us know which item is your favourite or if we’ve missed anything!
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