Older adults often have a lot of time on their hands as they settle into retirement. Because of this, most seniors try to spice up their lives by getting into a new hobby or learning a new skill. However, our bodies change as we grow older and this can limit the kind of activities that are available for seniors. With age, our coordination, stability, and balance weaken as our muscles and bones lose strength, density, and endurance.
In those 16 pole studios alone, at least women in this age group currently attend pole-dancing classes, and these are women from all walks of life including mums, businesswomen and academics. Pole-dancing women have discovered that this sport not only delivers an excellent all-over body workout but it also offers many unexpected and highly desirable benefits that simply keep them coming back for more. Bruises and pole burn become a fact of life and, yes, ladies: short shorts will be your new workout gear. This will be a quick and natural adaptation, though, once you learn that having bare skin is essential for a good grip. I never imagined that at the Christmas showcase I would perform a pole-dance routine in front of a group. Six years ago she was looking for something fun and physically challenging to do. As soon as Gribbin returned from her trip, she signed up for classes at Pole Divas in Melbourne. She talked her daughter Shin into coming along for company and support and now they are both committed and dedicated pole dancers.