Pole dancing is an alternate form of enjoyable exercise that can burn calories, tone muscles, increases flexibility, and improves fitness. Apart from being a fun activity, research suggests that women who participate in a healthy fitness regime are less likely to develop diseases such as; heart attack, stroke, high blood pressure and diabetes in later life.

Those with moderate or low fitness levels are twice more likely to develop high blood pressure and diabetes than those with high fitness levels. Physical activity such as; pole dancing can compliment your fitness regime and healthy lifestyle. Pole dancing can have many health benefits. Burn up to 500 calories in just one pole class!

There is evidence suggesting that pole dancing and exercise can have a positive effect on psychological processes as well physical ones. It is known that physical exertion has a positive effect on the sensory areas of the brain, causing it to release Endorphins and Serotonin. These are hormones which give you feelings of happiness and some feelings of euphoria. They are also known as the body's own natural painkillers.

Regular exercise can increased levels of HDL "good" cholesterol, lowering raised blood pressure, boosting your immune system and improving your mood by reducing anxiety which can be caused by stress and lead to depression. Pole dancing offers you a fun, yet fulfilling form of exercise which can be enjoyed at any age or fitness level.

Cardiovascular, endurance, strength, flexibility and weight loss are some of the benefits of pole dancing. Body awareness and posture also improves. You become much more mobile. Pole dancing is also an excellent source of stress release.

The bodies' core becomes stronger with pole dancing. Pole dancing combines the sensual aspects of erotic dance with strength training and aerobic workout. Pole dancing can be a vertical ballet requiring strength, coordination, grace, and agility.

At first, learning to pole dance can appear to be difficult. There are many moves that you can learn, from beginners to intermediate through to advanced.

You may well end up with bruises, aches and pains, as you would expect when trying out a new form of exercise. But if you persist you will increase your strength and skills which will enable you to become competent at using a dance pole.

The true sensuality of pole dancing lies in the breathtaking and seemingly effortless body control the dancer portrays. All major muscle groups in the body are used while pole dancing.

The upper bodies muscles are very crucial for the strength required to lift, hold, and move the body about the dance pole; and are in constant motion with every pole move. The muscles that fall in these four groups are: upper back muscles, shoulder muscles, chest muscles and arm muscles.

Certain pole dance routines help to slim down around the outer abdominals and also build strength in the core abdominal muscles. While a smooth, flat stomach looks good, it is not much help when dancing on a pole if the stomach muscles have not gained any strength. A pole dancing workout routine targets the main set of muscles being used that include stomach, thigh, and bicep muscles.

Certain pole dance routines help to slim down around the outer abdominals and also build strength in the core abdominal muscles. Pole dancing can have many health benefits. Burn up to 500 calories in just one pole class! Join one of our pole classes to witness the difference! Sign-up Now!