Whatever your fitness level or body type, whatever your age or ability, your love affair with fitness starts at Vertical Vixen. Join the revolution! Cummings”
Tone your body, boost your energy, and improve your flexibility and coordination in our pole fitness classes. Welcome to Vertical Vixen
Vertical Vixen was established in 2007 with the goal of offering pole dance as a form of exercise alongside other alternative fitness classes. The Vertical Vixen crew strive to keep the classes fun as we work towards a common goal with all of our members - keep f
it, be happy, feel healthy and stretch the capacity of the mind & body. We offer a range of classes to suit your needs, experience and current fitness levels. From fitness and stretch classes through to pole conditioning, pole fitness and pole dance. Pole dancing has become a hugely popular form of exercise across the globe, with people seeing the benefit of getting fit and then maintaining that fitness while having fun at the same time. MG 98981crop‘Beginners to champions and everyone in between – Vertical Vixen is a home for all.’
Julie Swart – Owner and lead instructor
‘“The human body is the best work of art.” ― Jess C. Scott
What is Pole Dance / Pole Fitness? Pole Fitness can be seen as a form of gymnastics & dance style that includes a combination of: cardio, strength training, acrobatics, dance techniques and gymnastics. A complete workout in which you feel and notice your improvement every week. The benefits of attending Pole classes regularly include the following:
Weight loss over a safe period of time. Improved overall body tone
Improved strength and endurance
Stronger core muscles (and pelvic floor)
Increased self-confidence, body image and shape
Improved flexibility
Improved rhythm and co-ordination
The Vertical Vixen instructors are a very supportive team that offer guidance and motivation to help you achieve your personal goals. We look forward to helping you get fitter, stronger and more confident than ever before! Book your trial class in Northriding or Linksfield!
‘“Once we believe in ourselves, we can risk curiosity, wonder, spontaneous delight, or any experience that reveals the human spirit”
― E.E.
27/08/2026
Continuing our series this month:
8 reasons why pole deserves a spot in your workout routine.
Next up... community
Community makes pole powerful. It gives women a supportive, inclusive space to build confidence, make friendships, and celebrate progress together.
It creates a sense of belonging where you can feel strong, accepted, and truly yourself.
Join us at Vertical Vixen and become part of our family!
Tag a friend you'd love to see on the pole with you.
Continuing our series this month: 8 reasons why pole deserves a spot in your workout routine.
Next up... Flexibility.
Pole improves flexibility, mobility, strength, and body control. It increases range of motion, reduces stiffness, and builds body confidence. It even supports whatever other activities you love.
You don't need to be flexible to start. You build it as you train.
And with August being Women's Month 🇿🇦, there's no better time to celebrate your progress.
Tag a friend who thinks they're "too stiff" to try pole. Reason #7 is coming soon.
Continuing our series this month: 8 reasons why pole deserves a spot in your workout routine.
Next up... Confidence
Pole boosts your confidence by helping you feel stronger, more comfortable in your body, and proud of what you can accomplish. It builds resilience, encourages self-expression, and creates a supportive space where you can challenge yourself and celebrate every bit of progress.
And with August being Women's Month 🇿🇦, there's no better time to celebrate how far you've come.
Aerial yoga is more than a workout, it's a journey of self discovery, confidence, and strength. Every pose challenges you to trust yourself, embrace your strength, and rise above your limits.
When women lift each other up, incredible things happen. Whether you're building strength, finding balance, or simply just taking time for yourself, aerial yoga is the place for you.
Come celebrate Women's month with us at Vertical Vixen and discover what you're truly capable of!
15/08/2026
Continuing our series this month:
8 reasons why pole deserves a spot in your workout routine.
Next up... coordination.
Pole fitness improves coordination by teaching your arms, legs, and core to work together, while building balance, body awareness, and smooth, precise movement.
And with August being Women's Month 🇿🇦, there's no better time to celebrate how well you move.
8 reasons why pole deserves a spot in your workout routine.
Next up... Cardio.
Pole is a great form of cardio because it raises your heart rate, builds endurance, and works your whole body. It combines cardio with strength, coordination, flexibility and confidence, all while being way more fun and engaging than traditional cardio.
And with August being Women's Month 🇿🇦, there's no better time to celebrate just how fit you can be!
Tag a friend who needs a new kind of cardio boost!
From Vertical Vixen to all the beautiful and strong women ~ Happy Women’s Day!
💜💗💜💗💜💗
To every woman who rises, moves, bends, spins, and breaks boundaries, keep taking up space, owning your strength, and celebrating exactly who you are!
Strong ~ Fearless ~ Unapologetically you!
Here’s to the women who lift each other higher. 🥂
08/08/2026
Kicking off a new series this month: 8 reasons why pole deserves a spot in your workout routine.
Next up... Grip strength.
Building strong grip strength is a major fitness benefit of pole dancing. Holding your body weight on a vertical metal bar builds powerful hands, forearms, and wrists while improving your overall upper body power.
And with Women's Day on 9 August 🇿🇦, there's no better time to celebrate just how strong you really are.
Tag a friend who needs an full body workout.
Reason #3 is coming soon 👇
