Fun Exercise Ideas: Pole Dancing
Pole Dancing is a sexy, fun and physically demanding form of exercise. It involves dancing sensually with a vertical pole. From it’s origins in strip clubs, pole dancing is now widely accepted as an excellent way to get exercise.
Getting Started:
There are many pole dancing classes available with the specific purpose of exercise. They usually have a very supportive atmosphere and feature people of all sizes and ages. An example of these would be the Art of Exotic Dancing for Everyday Women, which offers classes across America and Great Brittan.
Finding a class on the internet for your own town is the best way to go. However, if you would prefer doing this in your home, there are a few options available for that as well. You would require a good quality pole, which costs between $250 - $400 and a DVD or a book to learn the basics. Check out our recommendations below:
DVD’s & Books:
- The Art of Exotic Dancing: Striptease Series - Pole Work (DVD)
- PoleCats I: Beginning Pole Dancing (DVD)
- The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Exotic and Pole Dancing Illustrated (Book + 60-minute instructional DVD)
The Pole:
Calorie Burning Potential:
Although we don’t have the exact numbers, we recommend putting down the Calorie Burn numbers for General Dancing - these should be fairly close to what you would be burning with Pole Dancing:
At 130 Pounds - 270 Calories
At 155 Pounds - 320 Calories
At 190 Pounds - 390 Calories
At 225 Pounds - 460 Calories
At 250 Pounds - 510 Calories
Pole Dancing Tips:
1. If you buy a pole to do this at your home, make sure that:
- It can comfortably take your weight
- It’s fitted exactly according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
2. Wear comfortable clothes that expose your arms and legs while pole dancing.
Print This Page
Comments
Leave a Reply