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Written By: Editorial Team | Published : May 4, 2014 11:14 AM IST
Though pole dancing has always been portrayed as a sleazy act in movies, its reputation has taken a U-turn these days with many taking it up for its fitness benefits and for the added fun of those dance moves that come with it.
Pole fitness is said to be the most comprehensive and result-oriented workouts possible. It demands the strength of gymnastics, the focus of yoga and gets the heart racing faster than any treadmill, reports femalefirst.co.uk. Inspired by the benefits of an all-body work-out that improves strength, flexibility and confidence, several men and women are trying pole fitness, a gymnastic workout.
According to Aurelian Sports, a new pole fitness and premium fashion brand, the benefits of the regime include:
1. Strength: Pole athletes have some of the best bodies in the world because lean muscles are developed through performing many sets of resistance exercises whilst practice for a routine. While learning a three-minute routine during a pole fitness class, you will work multiple sets of muscle groups. The result is, after eight weeks, you'll notice your arms getting stronger, your stomach becoming more toned and your legs looking better.
2. Weight Loss: In an hour's class you will burn around 300 calories. The big plus is you will build tone and muscle in your arms and legs and strengthen flabby areas such as your bottom and upper arms, which can be hard to target at the gym. It also improves balance, coordination and agility and core strength.
3. Flexibility: It's a fact - if you don't stretch, the older you get, the smaller and tighter your muscles become leading to greater difficulty in movement. You basically start to loose ease of motion as your muscles become tighter.
4. Builds self confidence: Pole fitness creates body awareness and develops self-confidence. You'll learn to see yourself. You'll regularly be studying your position on the pole in the mirror, examining your own legs, arms, tummy, bum and even your toes to work out what your best angles are, how to hold a position and what moves you can perform. Additionally it also keeps you energetic and happy by releasing endorphin hormones.
A typical fitness pole dance class comprises only a few women participants and the instructor with no male leering at you from anywhere. The steps are set to music and you try out different moves and spins around the pole. The exhilarating feeling of letting go of your inhibitions and dancing and swirling in high heels around a pole is not only sexy but also liberating for a woman.
With inputs from IANS
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