Pole dancing is not sexy, you heard it here first...

Okay, this will seem like a roundabout way to getting to the reason why I'm taking pole dancing classes.  Let me clarify I am not stripping, I am taking classes like aerobics or even spin.  I have always wanted to do a #ToughMudder but after watching a few Mudder videos I realized there is no way I would be able to pull myself up, over or through those obstacles.  I hate the gym but I like taking fitness/dance classes.  I've been taking pole classes for a couple months now and you know what?  Pole dancing is not sexy at least not when I do it.  Pole dancing is a SPORT it is very technical and I am building strength but what looks like an easy maneuver takes a strong core, upper body strength, courage to not be afraid of face planting and a whole lot of bruising.  Don't believe me?  This is Nicole "ThePole" Williams from Rihanna's #PourItUp video, she's been poling for six years but watch her hands, elbow grips, knee grips and thigh grips.  Her speed comes with experience but at times she's slow and deliberate - that's all core, now tell me that pole dancing is sexy!  Well, at least it's not when I do it.