If you're polesessed like me, you've heard this before and it has completely pissed you off. It's even forced you to keep this passion hidden from people because you're scared of what they might think. You worry that the second you tell them you do pole fitness, they'll automatically think of shady clubs and dollar bills. That they'll think you're easy.
But the truth is- we're far from it. There are thousands of men and women who push their bodies every day to do things they never thought possible. And no, they don't do it for money or horny men. They do it for themselves.
I never saw myself as athletic. I was always the last person picked for a team in gym class, and the first one back in the locker room at the end of the class. But when I started taking Zumba fitness classes, I began to really enjoy myself and love moving my body. I got certified and had an amazing time teaching classes. To this day, I leave each of my classes proud to help people have an amazing time and stay healthy.
But until my first pole fitness class, I had no idea something was missing. An ankle injury led me to take the summer off of Zumba and I figured a pole class would have less jumping. Well, I fell in love. I started going to each and every class my instructor offered and staying before and after to have more practice time. I was so confused- I had always thought Zumba was enough...why was I addicted to a pole? And then I realized- it's that feeling of accomplishment you get after every class. It's learning a new move that you never thought possible. It's doing something that just completely defies gravity.
Pole fitness requires athleticism. It takes skill, demands practice and requires flexibility, endurance and strength.
Pole fitness is something I am damn proud of. So if you think it's only for strippers or shady clubs, you need to haul your ass down to your nearest studio and see if you have what it takes. It won't be easy- but it will be worth it.
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