Musings and Mutterings From Studio Soiree: Future of Fitness

POLE MEN AND POLE WOMEN

charlie @ pole sinsations

Yes, yes, there are both. But it's not men vs. women. Wheew. Thank goodness for that guys because the strength our students and competitors have will give you a big run for your money!

If you've been in the industry for a while you know the fast paced growth that is hitting the pole fitness and sports industry. I'm loving it. My body and mind are stronger than ever.

If you haven't been in the industry for long and are just hearing about this as a "trend", trust me, it's here to stay. We love to have new converts to the sport who are just beginning to experience a new blooming of themselves. It is very addictive, especially when you see the amazing results in your body while your having so much fun.

Social workouts are also on the rise in health and pole sport/dance/fitness is a perfect fit for it. Social Workouts include more and more interest in co-ed pole fitness classes for trainers and studios. That's more men looking for alternative work outs, and in our studios, and the professional industry as a whole!

More and more men are gaining strength and flexibility, along with lots of new competitive peers with pole sport/fitness. Charlie (above) tries out some moves at the San Diego studio of Pole Sensations. David, blogs about his JLN studio experience in the U.K. here:

Pole Dancing for Men

Friday, 02 July 2010
If someone would have said to me six months ago that I’d be pole dancing at a half-decent standard and hanging upside...

Dave Kahn spins his enthusiasm about pole sports, as the current male international ultimate pole dance champion."Yes. I love pole for its athleticism, its creativity and constant evolution that allows one to focus on their own continuous improvement." says Kahn. That's an enlightened man. Men are doing more than watching pole dance and fitness these days, a big step up from the "hoochie coo" pole dance of the prohibition era, huh ladies? (and gents)

International representative Przeplasko from Poland gives her feedback on men in pole sport and in pole competition. “As a leisure activity, it appeals more to women than men because some movements are inspired by exotic dance elements which embrace strength in femininity,” Przeplasko explains. “However, the Chinese Pole, which has begun to cross over into mainstream pole dancing, has been dominated for centuries by all-male Chinese state circus troupes. This has led to a rise in men undertaking pole dancing.” She has seen a large rise in men in pole sport/fitness.

The 2009 international competitions brought in more men and 2010/2011 is ringing in a new era for male competitors.

MEN SAY WHAT?

We have had the pleasure of training and working with some excellent men in the studio. Men from all backgrounds and walks of life. Younger men who rock climb, to professionals looking for a workout with a twist, to middle aged men who are making life changes. Men get your sexy back!

The pole dance industry may have began in the U.S. with women, but some men think it's an easier sport for men. Say what?

We know that physiologically men naturally have more shoulder and upper body strength than women. (our naturally strongest body area is the thighs) So it would seem that this would be an instantly "easy" thing for men to do. However many men are surprised how much core strength and balance it takes for many moves. Including an intermediate move such as the "reverse crucifix", "crucifix" & "pencil hold". This is a completley different space for them, and we love them for doing it, and perfecting it! Check out "pole dancer fan" on you tube. A middle aged father who practices his moves in his basement. ANYONE can do this!

To set up co-ed, or men's pole sport fitness classes I encourage you to contact our studio owners and partners below. We are happy to customize classes for men, core, competition, certification and performances. Just let us know. See all you pole women and MEN in the studio! info@studiosoiree.com or 801 486 0054.