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Strip your way to a better bod!
Groove your way to a better bod with these step-by-step moves!
By Lara Ceroni
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Hip circles
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The latest trend to join the ever-evolving world of fitness has women trading in their yoga mats and pilates reformers for three-inch stilettos and a brass pole.
Striptease, or pole-dancing, is becoming a phenomenon for young housewives and grandmothers alike. Once relegated to seedy, back-alley clubs, strip-based dancing has hit the mainstream with studios popping up across North America faster than you can say "lap dance."
With A-list supporters including Kate Moss and Teri Hatcher, it's no wonder ladies are quick to strip away their inhibitions (literally!) to experience a work-out that offers deep muscle conditioning, flexibility and overall body toning.
Curious? If so, unleash your inner Demi Moore à la Striptease fame with this step-by-step beginner's program, courtesy of Aradia Fitness, one of Toronto's first pole-dancing for fitness studios (www.aradiafitness.com).
According to Christine Boyer, one of the founders and owners of Aradia Fitness, before attempting any pole moves, make sure your hands are free of any oil or moisturizer so you can ensure you have a good grip on the pole. Keep movements slow and controlled, don't forget to breathe and most importantly, let your hands wander as you explore your sexy side and have fun!
1. Hip circles
Hip circles are a fundamental exercise in pole dancing and sensual movement. The circular motion of hip circles helps to unlock your hips and allow your body to move with increased flexibility. It is a great work-out for the abs and your legs. It is a very sexy way to express yourself!
How to: Against the wall: With your head and shoulders comfortably resting against the wall, on your toes with your feet a little wider than the hips, knees are soft and your abdominals are engaged. Place your hands on your body and move your hips away from the wall to begin moving them to the right, the front, the side and back forming a circle. Keep the movement slow and exaggerated. This can also be done without support of the wall, but free-standing.
Repeat 6-8 times in each direction.
Sexy tip: Keep your hands moving around your body to explore your own sensuality.
Photo courtesy of Peter Timofejew
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