Once thought of as a stripper-only accessory, and more recently as a way to spice things up in the bedroom, the pole has become something even single women are outfitting their homes with so they too can enjoy the huge health benefits that come with pumping and grinding their way through pole dancing.

The desire to be able to dance like a stripper isn’t something that women have just suddenly started to think about. But until health and fitness experts started talking about how good it is for you, it was still considered somewhat naughty.

THE EQUIPMENT

I was recently sent some information from a great company in the US called Lil' Mynx . They specialize in poles and can customize them in height for your space (as long as the height of your room is shorter than 10 feet).

Some things to think about:

• Place your pole someplace where the ceiling and floor are sturdy.
• Allow for spin and swing room.
• Make sure to keep the area free of anything breakable.

If you’re using the pole for exercise, you can place it anywhere. The beauty of the pole is you can move it from room to room. Just make sure to outfit the rooms you think you’ll want the pole in with ceiling and floor mounts and you’re set.

This way, you can workout while watching TV or take it to the bedroom to perform for your partner.

THE CLASSES

As mentioned before, there are classes and workshops on how to pole dance. Find what’s being offered in your area as instructional workshops or classes at your gym. If you’re too shy to join a workshop or class, take a look at some of the video instruction available on the internet.

THE BENEFIT

For those who have done it, they say the rewards are endless. You become more toned, more aware of your body and feel more alive than ever before because you’re doing something you never thought you would have ever done in your life.

We want to hear you think. Have you tried it? Do you want to? Did it make you feel sexy or dirty? Was there a change in your body or confidence? Head to our This and That forum and get talking!

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