Improves
physical strength in both your core, and all of the skeletal
muscle throughout your body.
Can build firmed and
toned muscle in a fairly short period of time. It does not take long
before you begin to see results. The best part is that this firming
and toning of the muscles focuses quite well on those "problem
areas" for women.
Improved balance and
agility as well as increasing flexibility, balance, and core
strength..
Pole dance is a
physically challenging activity which will use each and every muscle
and muscle group in your body, and will intensively target specific
muscles throughout their range of motion which builds to properly
proportioned lean muscle that will allow you to bear your weight
supported on the pole for longer and longer periods of time.
All of the tricks,
spins, and holds are versatile and can be adapted to fit any person,
regardless of height or body type.
There are moves and
tricks for any fitness level and level of ability and as your
strength and skill develop so will the range of tricks and
elaborations that can be added to your repertoire.
You may learn at your
own pace, in numerous different venues, styles, and methodologies.
Students are encouraged and empowered to innovate. To encourage
students to try new moves, new tricks, new holds or adaptations,
elaborations and optical illusions is the objective of most
teachers, as well as being the goal for most students. Every time
that you learn a new trick or a new variation on a trick or hold it
spurs you to master the move and polish it and then find a new one
or change it. This will keep the workout from ever getting boring.
Choreography is
completely open to the interpretation and abilities of the
individual, which keeps the activity fresh and spontaneous. Thus
boredom does not normally occur in this exercise medium. One may
tire of certain moves or routines but boredom from lack of
innovation should not occur unless you choose to grow stagnant with
both choreography and learning and adapting tricks.
There's absolutely no need for special shoes,
clothing, or specific "forms" that must be followed in
order to pole dance. Many dancers will perform their tricks from
different starting points or pole mounting positions, holds, or
combinations. So there is no wrong way to do pole tricks, as long as
your body conforms to the shape or body position that is called for
in each trick you are fine. Proficiency and ever increasing strength
and stamina will improve all of your moves and tricks over time.
Benefits of
Kickboxing Total-Body
Exercise
Kickboxing for women is a total-body exercise, according to AFPA.
Kickboxing will work out the entire body and not just target areas.
Kickboxing allows for women to strengthen, tone and reduce fat all at
the same time. Since kickboxing is a total-body workout, women will
also increase flexibility, burn calories, improve coordination and
increase cardiovascular fitness.
Self Defense
Kickboxing for women can be used as a
means of self defense, according to AFPA. During kickboxing classes,
the instructor focuses on teaching kicks, punches, knee-ups and
bobbing and weaving. Participants doing kickboxing also learn how to
gauge distance and landing punches and kicks. Most moves will be
practiced on bags to help with landing the move on a particular
object. The bobbing and weaving, kicks, knee-ups and punches can all
be used for self defense if ever needed.
Stress Relief
Kickboxing can be used as a form of stress relief as well. With
stress, it produces enzymes that lower the amount of endorphins.
During kickboxing and various other types of exercise, endorphins are
released in the body that relieve pain and aid in decreasing
depression,
according to AFPA.
Benefits of Meditation (Breathing & Stretching Techniques)
The physical benefits: Creates
a toned, flexible, and strong body. Improves respiration, energy,
and vitality. Helps to maintain a balanced metabolism. Promotes
cardio and circulatory health. Relieves pain. Helps you look and
feel younger than your age. Improves your athletic performance.
The mental benefits: Helps you relax and handle
stressful situations more easily. Teaches you how to quiet the mind
so you can focus your energy where you want it to go - into a
difficult yoga pose, on the tennis court or golf course, or in the
office. Encourages positive thoughts and self-acceptance.
The spiritual benefits: Builds awareness of your body,
your feelings, the world around you, the needs of others. Promotes
an interdependence between mind, body, and spirit. Helps you live
the concept of "oneness."
