pole exercise Archives - yourdailysportfix.com yourdailysportfix.com Thu, 03 Nov 2022 14:57:50 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 https://yourdailysportfix.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/cropped-FAVICON_2-32x32.png pole exercise Archives - yourdailysportfix.com 32 32 Where Did Pole Dancing Really Come From? https://yourdailysportfix.com/where-did-pole-dancing-really-come-from/ Sun, 06 Nov 2022 16:25:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=18932 Pole dancing is a sport that’s been gaining increasing popularity over the past decade or two. It may have been considered taboo in the past, but today, telling someone you’re on your way to pole dancing class is completely socially acceptable (and even gives you points for coolness). While many people assume that pole dancing […]

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]]> Pole dancing is a sport that’s been gaining increasing popularity over the past decade or two. It may have been considered taboo in the past, but today, telling someone you’re on your way to pole dancing class is completely socially acceptable (and even gives you points for coolness). While many people assume that pole dancing originated in adult clubs, the truth is that the origins of pole dancing are purely athletic.

Where Pole Dancing Actually Started

People started using poles for athletic purposes about 800 (!) years ago in India. They did it as part of a traditional Indian sport called mallakhamb, using a wooden pole to perform endurance and strength exercises. The pole then made its way from India to China, where it was used in circus acts and acrobatics. Fun fact: in both cases, it was men who did the pole dancing.

It was only in the late 19th century that the sensual variation of pole dancing done by female belly dancers started being a thing in the US. Travelling belly-dancing shows arrived at the country and became popular during the first part of the 20th century. This form of pole dancing is most likely what led the way to adult clubs adopting pole dancing in the 80s.

Luckily, since the early 2000s, pole dancing has started coming back to the sports arena, where it belongs. An increasing number of pole dance studios started opening both in the US and in other countries; and in 2017, pole dancing was finally recognized as a professional sport.

People practicing pole dance can attest to what a challenging sport it really is. Other than providing great cardio exercise, it works on the whole body, strengthening muscles and increasing flexibility.

So, what are you still doing here? Go check out the nearest pole dance studio.

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]]> Why Pole Dancing is Great Exercise https://yourdailysportfix.com/you-should-give-pole-dancing-a-try/ Wed, 24 Jun 2020 08:47:46 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=4987 You might be surprised to learn that pole dancing is a great full-body exercise. It’s a medium to high-intensity workout and there are many great health benefits associated with it. Continue reading to find out why you should give pole dancing a try. Increased Strength Pole dancing is a great workout for your upper body, […]

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]]> You might be surprised to learn that pole dancing is a great full-body exercise. It’s a medium to high-intensity workout and there are many great health benefits associated with it. Continue reading to find out why you should give pole dancing a try.

Increased Strength

Pole dancing is a great workout for your upper body, core, and thighs. You’ll be lifting your body weight over an extended period of time, by climbing up the pole.

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So last night, I said I was going to do it and I’m so glad I did, not only did I pull the most unattractive faces trying techniques pulling myself up and co-ordinating my legs like the newborn giraffe that I am but I actually had fun! I was surprised with what I could do and it was only the first class. I had 2 lovely girls come along with me @iamjessieelizabeth and @shum_baby . I will admit I was a bit scared at first, anxiety kicked in once the trackies came off and I felt exposed, the short shorts were a bit nerve wracking but once I got started the inner diva inside me came to life. Thick thighs are a Huge help on the pole so it felt good to connect with my body and thank it for what it was about to go through before and after, I’m definitely feeling it this morning hahahahhaha. I felt so empowered, I felt strong, sexy and most of all proud that I stepped out of my comfort zone and did something I said I would do. The biggest advice that I could give people right now and to remind myself is to actually try and live beyond your dreams by pushing yourself, challenging yourself to do things a little bit outside of your comfort zone. I want to continue to try new things, step out of my comfort zone, take risks, do things in ways I’ve never done them before, ask for help, and become obsessed with the fact that i only have one go-round on this planet as me that is me, and realize how precious and important it is for me not to squander that. A huge thank you to @drazcula and @thesameold_mantra_ who I’ve watched for a while hoping I could get there, here I am! I can’t wait for the next session!! 💪🏻💪🏻 • #nsvunlocked #beyourownmotivation #lovetheskinyourin #weightlosscommunity #scarstellmystories #everyonehascellulite #betteryourself #pushyourboundarieseveryday #poledancingclass #needanalteregoname #poledancing #thickthighssavedchan #doitforyou

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Increased Flexibility

Being flexible is so much more than just being able to do splits and looking good – it decreases your risk of getting injuries and becoming sore.

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This was hard. #poledancing #poledancingclass #yyt

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Body Confidence & Self Love

Your body will become stronger and you will learn to appreciate your body for all it can do. Your muscles will also become stronger and you will gain the body confidence we all wish for.

Good For Your Heart & Blood Flow

As stated earlier, pole dancing is a form of exercise – it’s aerobic training. All of your muscles are being activated, which promotes blood flow.

Better Sleep

Your body will be exhausted from all the stretching and exercise you will be doing, which will lead to a great night’s sleep.

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]]> ersion="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> pole exercise Archives - yourdailysportfix.com yourdailysportfix.com Thu, 03 Nov 2022 14:57:50 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 https://yourdailysportfix.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/cropped-FAVICON_2-32x32.png pole exercise Archives - yourdailysportfix.com 32 32 Where Did Pole Dancing Really Come From? https://yourdailysportfix.com/where-did-pole-dancing-really-come-from/ Sun, 06 Nov 2022 16:25:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=18932 Pole dancing is a sport that’s been gaining increasing popularity over the past decade or two. It may have been considered taboo in the past, but today, telling someone you’re on your way to pole dancing class is completely socially acceptable (and even gives you points for coolness). While many people assume that pole dancing […]

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]]> Pole dancing is a sport that’s been gaining increasing popularity over the past decade or two. It may have been considered taboo in the past, but today, telling someone you’re on your way to pole dancing class is completely socially acceptable (and even gives you points for coolness). While many people assume that pole dancing originated in adult clubs, the truth is that the origins of pole dancing are purely athletic.

Where Pole Dancing Actually Started

People started using poles for athletic purposes about 800 (!) years ago in India. They did it as part of a traditional Indian sport called mallakhamb, using a wooden pole to perform endurance and strength exercises. The pole then made its way from India to China, where it was used in circus acts and acrobatics. Fun fact: in both cases, it was men who did the pole dancing.

It was only in the late 19th century that the sensual variation of pole dancing done by female belly dancers started being a thing in the US. Travelling belly-dancing shows arrived at the country and became popular during the first part of the 20th century. This form of pole dancing is most likely what led the way to adult clubs adopting pole dancing in the 80s.

Luckily, since the early 2000s, pole dancing has started coming back to the sports arena, where it belongs. An increasing number of pole dance studios started opening both in the US and in other countries; and in 2017, pole dancing was finally recognized as a professional sport.

People practicing pole dance can attest to what a challenging sport it really is. Other than providing great cardio exercise, it works on the whole body, strengthening muscles and increasing flexibility.

So, what are you still doing here? Go check out the nearest pole dance studio.

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]]> Why Pole Dancing is Great Exercise https://yourdailysportfix.com/you-should-give-pole-dancing-a-try/ Wed, 24 Jun 2020 08:47:46 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=4987 You might be surprised to learn that pole dancing is a great full-body exercise. It’s a medium to high-intensity workout and there are many great health benefits associated with it. Continue reading to find out why you should give pole dancing a try. Increased Strength Pole dancing is a great workout for your upper body, […]

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]]> You might be surprised to learn that pole dancing is a great full-body exercise. It’s a medium to high-intensity workout and there are many great health benefits associated with it. Continue reading to find out why you should give pole dancing a try.

Increased Strength

Pole dancing is a great workout for your upper body, core, and thighs. You’ll be lifting your body weight over an extended period of time, by climbing up the pole.

View this post on Instagram

So last night, I said I was going to do it and I’m so glad I did, not only did I pull the most unattractive faces trying techniques pulling myself up and co-ordinating my legs like the newborn giraffe that I am but I actually had fun! I was surprised with what I could do and it was only the first class. I had 2 lovely girls come along with me @iamjessieelizabeth and @shum_baby . I will admit I was a bit scared at first, anxiety kicked in once the trackies came off and I felt exposed, the short shorts were a bit nerve wracking but once I got started the inner diva inside me came to life. Thick thighs are a Huge help on the pole so it felt good to connect with my body and thank it for what it was about to go through before and after, I’m definitely feeling it this morning hahahahhaha. I felt so empowered, I felt strong, sexy and most of all proud that I stepped out of my comfort zone and did something I said I would do. The biggest advice that I could give people right now and to remind myself is to actually try and live beyond your dreams by pushing yourself, challenging yourself to do things a little bit outside of your comfort zone. I want to continue to try new things, step out of my comfort zone, take risks, do things in ways I’ve never done them before, ask for help, and become obsessed with the fact that i only have one go-round on this planet as me that is me, and realize how precious and important it is for me not to squander that. A huge thank you to @drazcula and @thesameold_mantra_ who I’ve watched for a while hoping I could get there, here I am! I can’t wait for the next session!! 💪🏻💪🏻 • #nsvunlocked #beyourownmotivation #lovetheskinyourin #weightlosscommunity #scarstellmystories #everyonehascellulite #betteryourself #pushyourboundarieseveryday #poledancingclass #needanalteregoname #poledancing #thickthighssavedchan #doitforyou

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Increased Flexibility

Being flexible is so much more than just being able to do splits and looking good – it decreases your risk of getting injuries and becoming sore.

View this post on Instagram

This was hard. #poledancing #poledancingclass #yyt

A post shared by Sarah (@saranwrapt) on

Body Confidence & Self Love

Your body will become stronger and you will learn to appreciate your body for all it can do. Your muscles will also become stronger and you will gain the body confidence we all wish for.

Good For Your Heart & Blood Flow

As stated earlier, pole dancing is a form of exercise – it’s aerobic training. All of your muscles are being activated, which promotes blood flow.

Better Sleep

Your body will be exhausted from all the stretching and exercise you will be doing, which will lead to a great night’s sleep.

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