I've been taking pole classes for about two months now. What started out as girls weekend fun, has become my usual Friday evening workout, and I love it! Why do I love it so much?
Strength. Pole dancing is challenging and it's a great upper body strength and conditioning workout. As a former personal trainer, I can tell you that most women neglect strength training, specifically in the upper body region and its not a good look! Having an adequate level of upper body strength in your is beneficial for your posture, helps prevent neck and shoulder injuries, tones and tightens all those muscles, and prevents you from being told "you hit like a girl" [I dunno about you, but that sentiment drives me nuts, and I hit hard!] Who doesn't want toned arms and shoulders? Halter top season is just around the corner and giving all of us dirty looks....
Beauty. Have you ever actually seen a great pole routine? Any woman who command the brass pole is a world class athlete with feminine grace. These chicks should be in Cirque De Soleil. In fact, they probably are.
Skills. So what if I can't put these skill on my resume, I'm proud of what I can do so far. And yes, pole burn is very real! I tried to find a good video of some of the tricks I can do, but wasn't able to find something suitable. But I plan on getting my very own pole one day [like when i move to some overpriced apartment in DC that doesn't have fabulous vaulted ceilings like my current abode] so I can practice at home. Will I ever be as advanced as these women....only time [and lots of pole burn] will tell...
Now pick your jaw up off the floor , find your nearest pole dancing studio and get registered!
I really need to come down to take pole dance class...sigh!
ReplyDeleteThere's always been something mesmerizing about pole dancing. I can only imagine the kind of strength it takes to pull off some of those moves!
ReplyDelete@ toya, yes you do need to take a pole class, although you could probably skip right to level two
ReplyDelete@ maddy, i seriously spent half my weekend looking at pole videos on youtube. i'm pretty sure some of these chicks are on 'roids or are former gymnasts or something, lol
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@ kim.\, thanks! always glad to have a new reader and i'll be sure to check out your blog.
ReplyDeleteLooks like so much fun! I want to take a class. These women in these video are like true athletes...probably not like the girls down here on Baltimore St. ha
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see your Asos dress : )
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@ jonesy. I can't wait to show it off :D
ReplyDeleteI have always wanted to try it but don't think I'll ever get up enough courage. I think no matter what, I would always feel like I look silly next to all those pros. How do you do it?
ReplyDelete@ shaboom, in the pole classes, nobody is a pro. the studio that i go to, the classes are split by levels 1-5. so everybody is on the same skill level. i've been taking level 2 classes consistently, and i'm confident i'm ready for level three pretty soon. its lots of fun, and everybody usually struggles with the same thing, no need to be nervous :)
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