| Pole dancing is a form of performing art, that combines | | | | while dancing you can have music that you like and |
| dancing and gymnastics. It can be seen as a vertical | | | | make the workout an adequate choreography. |
| workout. As a dancing technique it first appeared in | | | | Working out to the beats of music positively effect on |
| America in the 1920s depression, with dancers in | | | | your power of will to workout. |
| traveling shows using a tent pole as a prop. But it | | | | Today you can find a number of studios offering pole |
| gained in popularity as burlesque dancers started using | | | | dancing classes, but if you can find a space in your |
| it in their show in the 1950s. Today it is most common | | | | own home you can make a indoor "mini gym" and |
| performance in gentlemen's club all around the world, | | | | start working out by using number of online videos and |
| mainly performed by strippers. | | | | DVD's. If you decide to make pole dancing a home |
| As a fitness form it gained popularity during the last | | | | fitness before you engage in any activity |
| decade, while increasing awareness about the physical | | | | You should be aware of everything involving this kind |
| benefits of pole dancing such as general strength and | | | | of exercise, so you can enjoy with full safety. As in |
| all body fitness. Even thought pole dancing is a sensual | | | | any fitness activity it is strongly recommended to have |
| dance, never the less there are variety of exercises | | | | a basic warm up adequately previously. You should |
| that can be done to increase strength and flexibility, | | | | also be aware of safety information. Some basic tips |
| even without dancing on the pole. It is seen as a way | | | | are always wash your hands so they will not be |
| to build strength, increase flexibility, great body shape, | | | | slippery, also you can use some talcum powder, |
| but it also has a psychological effect since women or | | | | remove rings watches and other jewelry, use a safety |
| men gain more confidence and self-esteem about their | | | | mats or any other support. Small bruises are common, |
| body while having fun. | | | | but you should go step by step, only do as much as |
| It is also recommended for women who lack upper | | | | your body can support so you avoid more severe |
| body strength. As a form of fitness exercise, pole | | | | injuries. In time you will be able to do whatever you |
| dancing can burn up to 250 calories per hour if done | | | | want, and make your own choreography exercise. So |
| properly. Part of this kind of exercise is also music. So | | | | enjoy and have fun. |
