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Science of Slink: The Evidence Based Pole Podcast with Dr. Rosy BoaAuthor: Dr. Rosy Boa of Slink Through Strength
Hi! I'm Rosy Boa and I'm a pole dance teacher, personal trainer and proud meganerd. In the Science of Slink podcast we'll read pole dance related research and talk to experts to learn evidence-based insights you can use to improve and accelerate your pole dance journey. This podcast is a production of Slink Through Strength online pole studio, which can be found at slinkthroughstrength.com. Language: en-us Genres: Arts, Performing Arts Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Three Things I Wish I'd Known As a Beginner Pole Dancer
Friday, 23 January, 2026
In this episode of Science of Slink, Dr. Rosy Boa shares vital lessons she wishes she had learned earlier in her 14-year pole dancing journey. Covering exercise science fundamentals, recognizing when a space isn’t right for you, and the perils of diet culture and disordered eating, Dr. Boa offers practical advice and reflections aimed at helping fellow pole dancers avoid common pitfalls. Additionally, she emphasizes the importance of a healthy relationship with food and the benefits of understanding exercise science principles. Dr. Boa encourages listeners to contribute their own lessons and insights while promoting her online pole studio for further learning and community support.Are you a pole nerd interested in trying out online pole classes with Slink Through Strength? We’d love to have you! Use the code “podcast” for 10% off the Intro Pack and try out all of our unique online pole classes: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/catalog/25a67bd1/?productId=1828315&clearCart=true Citation for perfectionism & orthorexia: Oberle CD, Samaghabadi RO, Hughes EM. Orthorexia nervosa: Assessment and correlates with gender, BMI, and personality. Appetite. 2017 Jan 1;108:303-310. doi: 10.1016/j.appet.2016.10.021. Epub 2016 Oct 15. PMID: 27756637.Timestamps00:00 Welcome to Science of Slink00:57 My Pole Dancing Journey Begins02:06 Discovering Exercise Science05:29 Finding the Right Space for You08:57 Understanding Diet Culture and Disordered Eating13:31 Final Thoughts and Advice
