Pole dancing classes for men as exercise?

[Tallbald]

Never heard of this for men, but I was assured it's a thing. Supposedly it teaches balance, builds strength, tones muscles and burns calories. Now I'm down about 70 pounds, with another 19 to go. But at 6 feet 5 inches and 225 (coming soon) pounds, I just don't see myself in whitie tighties pole dancing to Foreigner's "Hot Blooded". I believe I need to stick with dog paddling in the gym pool. But I could see the benefit. SO much upper body strength required I imagine.
Anyone here a pole dancer for fun? Or profit(?).
Don.

 

[Fox Mike]

I, like you, have met or seen photos of some of the guys here. The picture that springs forth, of them pole dancing, is the things nightmares are about! :shock: :shock:

 

[Dave P.]

Some threads really don't need pictures!
Dave

 

[gasbag]

And they are all wearing pink tights and have a man bun.

 

[Hellraiser]

Wished I could hook-snatch a couple of pole-cats... let them funny-boys dance with them stripes a dance or two.

 

[gramps]

Some threads really don't need pictures!
Dave

Yeah buddy-eye bleach needed just thinking about it gag!
gramps

 

[redhawker]

For me to pole dance would require the strength of a superhero and for a pole strong enough it would have to have a diameter larger then you could get your hand around probably.

 

[Rick Courtright]

Hi,

Look up Felix Cane on YouTube, Don! Then, if you don't mind a long flight to her home studio in Perth, Australia, you can take classes and learn from the best! They even offer Mums and Dads classes.

http://felixcaneacademy.com/pages/home

Warning: just watching her will wear you out. I saw her in an interview once where she claimed what she does is all about balance, not raw strength. I dunno about that... :shock:

Rick C

 

[Bobberfishin]

"The King of Queens" episode about pole dancing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGzxjSBm39E

 

[graygun]

I can't imagine you doing that.

 

[Selena]

It is work out. The strength factor is not nearly as bad as say rope climbing or chin-ups just uses a few more sets of muscles is all.

Anything I say beyond this point is either going to get me in trouble or inspire a host of comments I really don't want to hear.

 

[blume357]

I've know a few 'guys' who would not only enjoy it but enjoy even more watching it....
then again if I took them to the range I can guarantee you they would 'limp wrist' every shot.

 

[Cholo]

The invention of the pole dance

www.youtube.com/watch?v=ortpIJOj1b4

 

[graygun]

I'd rather dance with a Czech.

 

[Selena]

I'd rather dance with a Czech.

Then again... The Soldier's Dance would be a far better cardio exercise.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0fTVnhg7S0

Then again there is this one that a 70 something year old man tried to teach me when I was 16 or so. By the end he was ready for more and I needed oxygen.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWDfxgngrNc

 

[bobski]

mix mud, lay brick, and move cinder blocks. at least youll get paid for your exercise.

I swear this country is going to H--- in a hand basket.

its been a while since I said it but maybe its time...........

"no wonder they bombed us."

 

[Selena]

mix mud, lay brick, and move cinder blocks. at least youll get paid for your exercise.

I swear this country is going to H--- in a hand basket.

its been a while since I said it but maybe its time...........

"no wonder they bombed us."

To steal a half forgotten song lyric...

You know, son, people used to tell their kids
'Now, I don't want you to have to work the way I did.'
They don't and some will tell you that it's a shame

Very few people work construction these days, those that do have benefited from a thousand and one laborsaving techniques that have been developed in the past hundred years or so. But even in the days when work was hard in life was brutal there were times when people danced. And I don't mean the minuets and waltzes of the genteel. I mean things like square dances and it's Eastern European cousin the kosochok. Pole dancing? If done in sleazy bars featuring half naked women I'll agree it's inappropriate. When done by middle-aged men and women it simply a form of cardiovascular exercise and personal choice.

 

[Tallbald]

Very interesting perspectives and shared thoughts here. Thanks friends. The King of Queens video was really funny. penny and I enjoyed the series. I never thought a man of Doug's stature could flip upside down like that. Even in my best years I don't think I could have accomplished that! I admire those who can though. Men and women both. As said earlier, I believe I need to stick to water aerobics and dog paddling in the pool. Gymnasts are remarkable to watch, and pole dancing comes close. Some more interesting than others. Don

 

[Pierow]

My exe was into Japanese culture. Martial arts and dancing, specifically Karate (Kata) routine and Kabuki dancing respectively. Kata is a martial arts routine of a variety of martial arts moves put together in a creative, dance-type way. A huge workout. Kabuki is that classical female dance whereby in appearance, looks like a sloth moving compared to the "boogey" video in this thread but the form is more rigorous. Basically flexing each muscle in your entire body, like a continuous isometric exercise the entire time.

When in a doctors office with her, the Doc asked for her to move her legs, checking mobility (recovering from a car accident) and the Doc freaked when he saw her tibialis anterior muscle flex. This is the larger muscle located in the shin area. Hers looked like bulging biceps. Those muscles were not developed by working out or Karate. They were developed by doing the Japanese dance which places a woman in six or so layers of extremely binding kimonos while performing the moves on those sandals Japanese women wear with the little stilts on the bottom (balance). Think of the workout a bodybuilder gets when he does that two minute routine on stage but stretch it out to 20 minutes long while standing on pop bottles.

Dance is a great way to keep in shape mostly whatever form it takes.

Ps Tallbald, great progress my friend. You've been at it

Pierow

 

[Pierow]

..........Very interesting perspectives and shared thoughts here. Thanks friends. The King of Queens video was really funny. penny and I enjoyed the series. I never thought a man of Doug's stature could flip upside down like that...........

Don, take a closer look at the man. He is one roiling ball of energy and muscle surrounded by a comfortable layer of extra padding to put it politely. Seriously, the man is an accomplished athlete with defensive skills of various sorts. In other words, regardless of one's size, you wouldn't want to be in the ring with the guy.

Not a couch potato by any means.

Pierow

 

[Jeepnik]

I don't care what anyone says, those Russian dancers were darned good.

 

[Tallbald]

"Don, take a closer look at the man. He is one roiling ball of energy and muscle surrounded by a comfortable layer of extra padding to put it politely. Seriously, the man is an accomplished athlete with defensive skills of various sorts. In other words, regardless of one's size, you wouldn't want to be in the ring with the guy.

Not a couch potato by any means.

Pierow[/quote]
Pierow, I believe you're talking about "Doug" in the series(?). I did go back and watch him in the linked video after your comment. No jerking, pained movements in his performance. He's a well developed muscular man, and not tall in stature, he appears to have a solid foundation. I suppose that's what's necessary for pole dance moves. I'd be pleased to have a person built like that in my corner in a bad situation, provided he is of like mind. Another astute observation Pierow. Men muscled up like that could turn a man of my build every way but loose. Even back in my best days. Don