What is Pole Dance and how is it useful?

Posted by nancypetrson on October 2nd, 2019

These days we all are having unhealthy food. We consume a lot of fast food and forget to include healthy food in our diet. But exercises are the way to make our life healthy. You can perform a hard workout or yoga to achieve a healthy and fit body. But from where will you draw inspiration to perform this heavy workout? What if someone tells you that there are many interesting ways to keep yourself fit? Would you believe that person? There are some health-conscious persons who have brought us some interesting ways to us so that we can stay fit and active. There are various dance forms introduced such as Zumba, belly dance and pole dance which helps you to stay fit. By performing these dance forms, you get two benefits. Firstly, you will get to learn a special dance form and the other benefit is that you will achieve a fit body.

Among all these dance forms, pole dance is gaining popularity across the globe. Earlier, it was a dance form which had its place in the clubs of gentlemen as erotic dance form but now it has become popular as a form of exercise or fitness.

Pole dance is a combination of acrobatics and dance which is performed on a vertical pole. It is believed that pole dance drew inspiration from traditional Indian way of exercise or sport which is known as ‘mallakhamba’. Nowadays it is majorly known as a form of fitness or exercise. Not only in a single country but it is getting popular in all over the world. There are numerous pole fitness studios or pole dance studios which offer different pole workout sessions. These workout sessions or pole dance sessions are made interesting and fun-driven so that you enjoy your workout.

The pole fitness exercises are in the form of aerobic and anaerobic workout. The pole dance form of fitness initially focuses on strength training which includes sit-ups, push-ups, squats and some dance-based moves. Later on, it involves climbing, spinning and inversions. The common routine also involves twirling and swinging.

The pole dance has various styles. Some of the basic styles of pole dance are the cradle spin, the back-hoop spin, the wrap around move etc. Once you get mastery over these basic styles, the other styles would be child’s play for you. You can either join a pole fitness studio or pole dance studio.

These pole dancing classes try to make it a fun experience for you as well as they focus on your fitness. This dance form is not only associated with fitness but also promotes confidence. After achieving perfection in this dance form, you can also take part into various worldwide competitions. It has various health benefits as well. In present time, pole dance is not just limited to women but men are also actively learning this dance form and entering into various worldwide competitions. There are many pole dancing classes which offer pole fitness sessions to men. Earlier, it was associated only with women. The present scenario has changed and now everyone who is striving to get a fit body or want to learn something good can learn pole dance.

Conclusion

Pole dance is a different dance form, which is inspired from a traditional Indian sport. It benefits us with fit body and enhanced self-confidence. To learn pole dance will be a different experience for you. There are many classes and studios which offers pole dance or pole fitness session. You can join these classes and avail the benefits of pole dance. The additional benefit is that you will learn a dance form along with achieving fitness.