What kind of gear do I need Whats the etiquette in the boxing gymWill I mess up horribly, injure myself, ask an obvious question, or otherwise look ridiculous In Lifehackers new video series, Day 1, were tackling exactly what its like to be a newbie in a variety of possibly intimidating situations, starting off with pole class. Here, we chat with Ashley Fox of Foxy Fitness and Pole about the best way to avoid slippery hands, why you dont need to be in shape before you hit your first pole dancing class, and more. If there are other topics youd like us to take on in future Day 1 videos, let us know in the comments. Video Credits Senior Producer Kiran Chitanvis. Creative Producer Jorge Corona. Associate Producer John Dargan.