Previously, the blue bottle version of the grip aid included a light dose of lidocaine which it helps soothe sore muscles and bruising before you ever step up to the pole. Tapping helps to create a dirty grippy surface, whereas rubbing your hands creates a slippery smooth effect which isn’t helpful for pole. Verdict: Enviro Grip has all the characteristics of your favourite liquid chalk grips, with the added benefit of helping you not kill the planet while you train. Pole dancing today is regarded as a recognised form of exercise and can be used as both an aerobic and anaerobic workout.

Like many polers, I thought that it was the “Great Dry Hands Drought of 2019” that prompted many other brands to join the market. Some of the technologies we use are necessary for critical functions like security and site integrity, account authentication, security and privacy preferences, internal site usage and maintenance data, and to make the site work correctly for browsing and transactions.

Many pole dancers with hyperhidrosis are rightfully wary of treatments, especially if they have sensitive skin. When your performance depends on your grip, there’s no place for moisture and no time to waste keeping hands dry.

Verdict: I loved this grip’s branding and its perfect size, which fits in both a handbag or a tote (and of course in your pole bag). All that means is, when it’s time to pole and you find yourself slipping, a little pole grip aid can help balance you out.Anxiety or excitement – feeling either anxious or excited might increase the amount of sweat you produce, so much so that people experience varying levels of ‘Hyperhidrosis’ which is unrelated to diet or exercise. Don’t forget that different factors come into play and you might need to change which grip you use and when. If you find that patting in a little bit of watered-down glycerin a few hours before pole class helps, your skin is probably dry.

Shake the bottle well, rub a 5 cent-size amount of solution to your hands and spread evenly – make sure you don’t forget your fingertips and palms! Thicker than your average grip towel, this pillow features Lupit’s iconic pink and black colors on either side, adding a little flair to your average grip routine. Cheaper than most pole grips and easier to find, I was introduced to shaving cream as a grip aid in Australia, although I haven’t seen it used much here in the UK.For example, if a legging fits fine up top but is a little looser on proportionately smaller calves, then the fabric is more prone to move and rub in that area - especially when pressed and pushed against a pole with bodyweight. Turning off the personalised advertising setting won’t stop you from seeing Etsy ads, but it may make the ads you see less relevant or more repetitive.