What’s the fuss about?It’s probably one of the most controversial fitness trends you can think of, but what’s the harm in getting fit, toned and having a great laugh, all at the same time? Pole dancing classes, complete with sensual moves to funky music, are strictly for women. Most classes will teach you the basic moves and even how to climb the pole, which is not as easy as it sounds. Obviously, the classes are not meant to teach you how to do it professionally! They are targeted at women of all ages and sizes, and can help you get in shape, increase flexibility, improve posture and confidence, and tone up and burn calories. Enough said.
How it helps
It builds and tones muscles. Supporting your entire weight with one arm can be challenging and will build your upper body. It also helps strengthen and tone your core muscles, back, legs and thighs. Regular attendance will get you a super-defined and firm butt, as well as toned arms and thighs.
It builds and tones muscles. Supporting your entire weight with one arm can be challenging and will build your upper body. It also helps strengthen and tone your core muscles, back, legs and thighs. Regular attendance will get you a super-defined and firm butt, as well as toned arms and thighs.
You’ll need
A portable pole, of course, along with an instructional DVD and some free space to move about. Make sure the blinds are drawn and the door is locked, if you’re sweating it out at home. There are gyms that offer pole dancing sessions as well.
A portable pole, of course, along with an instructional DVD and some free space to move about. Make sure the blinds are drawn and the door is locked, if you’re sweating it out at home. There are gyms that offer pole dancing sessions as well.
Watch out!
If you choose to work out in the privacy of your home, make sure to strictly follow the instructions on the DVD and to take literally one step at a time.
If you choose to work out in the privacy of your home, make sure to strictly follow the instructions on the DVD and to take literally one step at a time.
Expert’s take
Shilpa Rane, fitness instructor at Gold’s Gym, Mumbai, says, “It’s a complete body workout, as each movement is synchronised to flow into the next. There are two kinds of pole dancing workouts; one with an actual pole and the other, which is exotic dancing.” To pull yourself up on the pole, you need strong arms and a strong upper body, which means you should essentially be a regular gym goer. But it’s a great way to shed all your inhibitions and feel sexy and confident. Says Shilpa, “The women in my class have a blast, as it’s a private class with a woman instructor.”
Shilpa Rane, fitness instructor at Gold’s Gym, Mumbai, says, “It’s a complete body workout, as each movement is synchronised to flow into the next. There are two kinds of pole dancing workouts; one with an actual pole and the other, which is exotic dancing.” To pull yourself up on the pole, you need strong arms and a strong upper body, which means you should essentially be a regular gym goer. But it’s a great way to shed all your inhibitions and feel sexy and confident. Says Shilpa, “The women in my class have a blast, as it’s a private class with a woman instructor.”
Pole Dancing — The Beginning
Early stories tell of African tribal rituals in which betrothed women would dance provocatively around a wooden phallus! The dance was designed to show their future husbands how they wanted to be made love to. Western pole dancing originated in the 1920s at the height of the American depression. Travelling fairs would go from town to town entertaining the crowds. As part of the fair, there were many different types of side shows in small tents surrounding the main tent. In one of the side tents, girls would dance suggestively on a small stage in front of crowds of cheering men. Such dances were called ‘Hoochie Coochie’ dances, and were sexually provocative. They became wildly popular. The tent pole became known, as the ‘dance pole’, which still exists today. It gradually began evolving from tents to bars, as burlesque became more acceptable in the 1950s. Later, in the 1980s, pole dancing and striptease became popular in Canada and then in the United States. In the 1990s, Fawnia Mondey Dietrich, took the art of pole dancing and began teaching it to the common woman. She was the first woman to produce an instructional pole fitness and dance DVD. That’s how pole dancing has now become an innovative way to shed kilos.
Early stories tell of African tribal rituals in which betrothed women would dance provocatively around a wooden phallus! The dance was designed to show their future husbands how they wanted to be made love to. Western pole dancing originated in the 1920s at the height of the American depression. Travelling fairs would go from town to town entertaining the crowds. As part of the fair, there were many different types of side shows in small tents surrounding the main tent. In one of the side tents, girls would dance suggestively on a small stage in front of crowds of cheering men. Such dances were called ‘Hoochie Coochie’ dances, and were sexually provocative. They became wildly popular. The tent pole became known, as the ‘dance pole’, which still exists today. It gradually began evolving from tents to bars, as burlesque became more acceptable in the 1950s. Later, in the 1980s, pole dancing and striptease became popular in Canada and then in the United States. In the 1990s, Fawnia Mondey Dietrich, took the art of pole dancing and began teaching it to the common woman. She was the first woman to produce an instructional pole fitness and dance DVD. That’s how pole dancing has now become an innovative way to shed kilos.
Calorie Metre
It’s a toning exercise and not a cardio workout. But expect to burn at least 250 or more calories in an hour.
It’s a toning exercise and not a cardio workout. But expect to burn at least 250 or more calories in an hour.
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