I don't exactly know how to start this entry... maybe a warning that it may make any of you ultri-conservative or buttoned up readers blush, so get ready.
I was out of town this weekend visiting my best friend in Richmond. She does exotic dancing as a hobby. Now don't get the wrong impression! She only takes class and doesn't perform. It's purely for exercise.. and I'm sure it does wonders for the self image thing.
So, I brazenly walked into the studio and offered myself over to my friend who has known me since I was two years old. She and I hopped into th estudio which is filled mith mirrors, disco balls and three solitary, gold poles. With my dance background and my Crossfit toned arms I figured nothing could stop me.
Our little lesson started out with the most basic moves. First.. how to hold the bar. Note, do not grab it like a barbell. Hold it much like you would grasp a soup spoon. Keep it dainty and point your fingers up to the sky. Next.. how to stand. Oh lord.. this was interesting. Imagine heels.. chin up, chest out and butt back.
Now that I could stand while holding the bar I was ready to move! We start by walking around the bar. I had that. No problem. Next walking while adding a cute little turn. We turned under our arm and then reversed it. Wow! I'm a pro! My friend tells me I have basically just gone through the beginner class. Bring on the Intermediate pole!!
From there we went to basic spins... which generally including grabbing on to the pole and spinning around in several different variations. The challenge isn't so much spinning around the pole, but actually knowing how to hold the pole and spin while making it look easy. It's hard to hold up your full body weight, while spinning and looking beautiful!
We walked out of that place about a half an hour. My hand were sore from grasping the pole. My knees were bruised from landing too hard on the floor and my ego was damaged in more ways than one. I'm impressed my best friend is a pole athlete! I think these classes are something I may check out again. I've been thinking my pole turns have been looking a little sloppy lately!
Note.. much of this entry is in jest, but this workout was tough! I have a new found respect for.. pole dancers.
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5 comments:
Pole dancers would make good CrossFitters...and now we know the opposite is also true!
Heh - if you ever decide to try it out in this area, let me know! I'd love to join you!
Ow ow! Adrienne! Pole dancing?! Dang girl! If you want to give me some lessons, I could probably use the help! Hahaha. :)
Adrienne, I believe you've inspired a new workout, Jerry's imagination is in high gear. Will we know in advance when the pole dancing-inspired WOD is so I can bring some extra singles? :)
I'm just waiting for Jerry to take down a few of the pullup bars to make room for a fireman's poll. It looks like Cara's in!
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