Pilates and the Art of Pole Dancing
When someone thinks of pole dancing visions sexy women slithering up and down poles in strip clubs will naturally come to mind. Many women in that profession call themselves exotic dancers. Exotic dance is a form of self expression and is considered an art form. So what does pole dancing have to do with Pilates?
Many women today have found pole dancing to be a very popular form of exercise. The skills practiced in pole dancing classes are similar to the exercises done in Pilates. When Joseph Pilates first set up his studio in New York most of his first customers were dancers. Quite a number of them went on to become Pilates instructors and followed Joseph Pilates’ teachings on “Contrology” the method of working both the mind and body in harmony.
Both diciplines make a perfect workout combination for doing just that. In combination these two forms of workouts can help one to explore their limits slowly and gently by working on proper placement and technique. They both combine coordination and flexibility giving one a feeling of well being and self confidence.
Increased muscle strength and body tone will develop with both workouts. There will be more definition in arms, thighs, and buttocks as well as improving one’s posture. The physical exertion that both these forms of exercises provide has a positive effect on the brain by releasing endorphins which induce a state of euphoria and can help diminish pain in the body.
The main goal in Pilates is to create a certain amount of resistance to develop strength as well as developing endurance through the repetition of movement. What pole dancing has in common with Pilates is the concentration of on making these movements as flowing and effortless as possible. But most importantly of all its fun to do.
