I'm really interested in using this for fitness and want to practice frequently. I just have no idea where to start. Thanks.
2007-01-02 21:54:03 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Dancing
Hey! Don't listen to the closed-minded comments - pole dancing is fabulous for building upper body strength and flexibility, and when you're dancing continuously it's also a great cardio workout - one that is so much fun that you're likely to sustain it at a high level for longer than a more boring exercise.
In terms of DVDs, you could try some of the Aradia Fitness ones - they're one of the largest pole dancing for fitness companies in North America. www.aradiafitness.com
You can also subscribe to a service to have access to video clips on www.verticaldance.com - that's a popular company in the UK.
Hope that helps! Remember to warm up, stretch, and work on strengthening moves as you gradually build up to harder poses and spins - it's easy to hurt yourself, especially if you're trying to learn alone at home!
A good basic strengthening move is the pole hold. Stand on your tiptoes right next to the pole, leaning your chest right into it. Wrap your hands around the pole at eye level, one hand above the other. Pull your shoulders down your back (make sure they aren't shrugged up around your ears), and tuck your elbows into your sides. Then tighten your upper back (that's where you're lifting from), your shoulders, your arms, and your handgrip, and lift first one, then the other foot, bending at the knee and pointing your toes behind you. Hold as long as you can hold good shoulder and upper body position, and then release your grip slightly so that you slide down, until you end up kneeling on the floor.
When that gets easy, keep reaching your hands higher up the pole to start, keep your shoulders down (so you strengthen your back and shoulders, and don't strain your joints), and pull up only using your upper body strength, with no jump whatsoever.
Good luck!
Jacqueline
2007-01-03 20:09:17 · answer #1 · answered by Jacqueline S 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is the new exercise of the year. It's called polercise. Some places have classes. I suggest looking in the exercise dvd section. Not sure of the name but have seen one recently available. I got one for my birthday in the summer but i'm pregnant now so won't be using it for a while yet.
2007-01-02 22:06:23 · answer #2 · answered by sabrina 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Umm, I don't think the person that got you this intended you to use it for excersise:)
Anyways, I know for a fact you can get lessons. I would suggest looking in your local newspaper classified adds. If not then why not go to a strip club and ask the girls how they learn themselves. They are very talented and would have taken lessons too!
Go for it!
2007-01-02 22:03:50 · answer #3 · answered by wragster 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
men just want to take the p*ss out of u. u just ignore them.
i don't think that dancing poles are for exercise.
mainly for peoples entertainment.
i advise u to throw it away (out of respect)
there are many other things in the world that will help u in the area of fitness.
- just not dancing poles.
(sorry if i embarrassed u!)
2007-01-03 00:12:13 · answer #4 · answered by vetwannabe 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
as in a stripper pole? that's awesome
2007-01-02 22:03:22 · answer #5 · answered by dixiegirl687 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It could say a lot about you that you were given such a gift.
2007-01-02 22:04:28 · answer #6 · answered by jigga 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i have no idea but would love to give it a go myself
2007-01-02 21:56:35 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
And i'm happy just to sit and watch.lol
2007-01-02 22:03:44 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
i can suggest what not to have in the room with you.( mirror),( audience).
2007-01-02 22:04:24 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋