Just a short post for you guys today but look what’s officially up in my basement now…..
Upper body workouts just got a whole lot sexier!!!
I’m sure there are some of you that find this an odd thing to own but you haven’t lived until you’ve worked the pole! You instantly take your self-esteem to new heights when you flip upside-down on a pole. The laundry basket and the random junk just adds to the mood of the room doesn’t it ?? 
If you think I’m a slut for having such a thing you need to slap yourself into the 21st century 
…or I could do it for you ….
but on a serious note, you are allowed to think whatever you’d like it’s not my call how you perceive things, that’s yours.
I just wanted to shed some light on this form of fitness because I am a huge advocate of it. After having Logan I signed up for pole fitness classes and I can’t even tell you how it changed the way I felt about myself. I think it’s hard for women (especially moms) to feel sexy about themselves and nothing says sexy like a brass pole. Add in some killer arm and full body workouts done to club music and it’s a match made in heaven.
I LOVE POLE!
I bet even some of you strong upper-bodied women would have a difficult time on this bad boy – local peeps, you are more than welcome to come over for a pole party
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EDIT: An anoynomous male reader wrote to me and asked if I could publish 3 tips for women from a man’s perspective about feeling sexy in a relationship…
- If you don’t feel sexy, don’t assume your husband/boyfriend doesn’t think you are sexy already. Guys aren’t good at expressing it.
- If you aren’t interested in sex, don’t assume it’s not important to your husband/boyfriend. They may be frustrated and not letting you know.
- Just because guys act all tough, don’t assume they don’t like affection (non-sexual), like long hugs. If you avoid affection to avoid sex, that makes your significant other feel unwanted all together.
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Questions:
1. what makes you feel sexy??
I think I’ve asked this question before because, as mentioned, feeling sexy is very important to me. To be honest, that’s one of the reasons I absolutely LOVE XLMIC I hope to still feel sexy when I’m her age and I am happy that 30 is right around the corner for me and I still feel like “I’ve got it”
2. have you ever been on a pole?? would you??
as mentioned in this post, I worked at a gentlemen’s club (judge away, I’ve heard it all) and I’ve also taken up to level 5 in pole fitness classes. It’s been a while since I was on a pole (excluding the day we took these photos) but I can’t wait till Colin puts the tile down and I can rock out on it again!
PS: I always wear workout clothes while on the pole – not lingerie (for those that are curious)
3. do you do any “weird” forms of exercise??? dancing in your room in the buff definitely counts!
Pole dancing classes are brutal! I took a series of them a few years ago and I swear, I have never been so sore! You go, chica!
Heather why am I not surprised that you’ve done a pole class
you are seriously the “jill of all traits” 
I think it’s of all trades….but we’ll just go with it
I love this blog. I cannot stress enough that *I DON’T READ BLOGS*, but for some reason I am drawn to your personality. To answer your questions, 1) My husband makes me feel sexy each and every day. I may take his comments for granted but after being together as long as we have, I still blush when he slaps my behind and tells me it’s perfect (even though it’s clearly not!). 2) I have never worked the pole, but have always wanted to. Where I live, nothing fun like this is offered. BOO.
Sounds like you have a great man! Colin is always doing stuff like that too. Men love bums for some reason ;P lol
That sucks that you don’t have anything like this. We have quite a few pole fitness companies here – it kind of exploded here 5 years back. I don’t take classes b/c they can be pricey but that’s why we decided to just buy our own pole (which you could totally do!! If the hubs will agree) lol
PS: Thanks Maegan!!!!
I love it! I’m so jealous. Although, I can’t help but think of Doug on King of Queens. If you haven’t see the pole dancing episode, you have to! It’s hiliarious. I’ve heard pole dancing is so stinking hard. I’m impressed.
I am going to google this RIGHT NOW!!!!! and pole is SOOOO hard. I’m not nearly as good as I once was. dive bomber pushups help – as a lot of in the back and shoulders. CORE plays a huge role but I’m hoping to get back into it – it’s cool b/c you can do “pole holds” and literally just use your arms to pull your body up – kind of like a pull up
I’ll get it back eventually
THAT WAS HILARIOUS!!!! he was SUPER good
definitely “feeling the pole” lol
You make me die. I don’t have anything against pole AT ALL but I don’t think I would be good at it. I am very uncoordinated, not flexible, and I know I would hurt myself!! You should do a vlog hahaha!
I know it might sound weird but working out makes me feel sexy! It means I am taking care of myself, becoming healthier, stronger, faster, whatever! And I think that’s sexy! Plus, Dean always tells me I look best when I’m in shorts and a sports bra working my butt off!
hahaha! we’ll you are local Christina ….so we could definitely have a pole workout if you want
I think you’d rock at it b/c you’re so strong! and I don’t think that sounds weird at all!!! working out is sexy (especially when you’re already sexy, like yourself) You could probably do vids like Zuzanna’s and everyone would watch 
…hint hint
and I will MAYBE do a vlog…..one day lol
That is hilarious but no lie probably a great workout!
excellent workout
I’m always blown away by what some of the girls can do!
Pole classes are the new thing! I would probably fall off of the darn thing and embarrass myself in the class but I have nothing against it. I think staying in shape makes me feel sexy
Lots of people are afraid of falling off but it’s actually really hard to – your body sticks to the pole pretty easily. If anything you should be worried about having bruises everywhere and “pole burn” which doesn’t feel so great ;P lol
and staying in shape definitely does that!!!!
Ooh. I want to hear about how much you end up using it. Report back in 6 months and let us know the use of the pole!
Becky, I’ve owned the pole for 2 years I think…..or a year and a half – when it was up on the workout side of my basement I used it daily but then it was not in use for a long time. I used it today…..I’ll log the pole time as a workout on daily mile
lol
I went to a pole dance class once for a hens do and I take my hat off to you …. I couldn’t even swirl myself around that darn thing let alone hang upside down on it
It’s hard when you first start but after a while it gets easier
i’ve always wanted to try it… i have NO room in my little condo for one though! heck, i can’t even do a pull up. have fun!
I just found out that I CAN finally do 2 pullups in a row
which is better than my previous record of….none. lol and you should see if there’s a studio near you – lots of them have drop in classes for free!
I would LOVE to try a pole class! I am 100% sure I would fall on my face, butt and everything else there is to fall on- but I fall down all the time anyway.
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I don’t do nearly enough weird workouts besides dancing with my kids- I need more
you wouldn’t fall. It’s a common fear, but it’s only happened to me once. It’s easy to “catch” yourself. lol I need to do more weird workouts myself ;P lol
PS: I love dancing with the kiddos – Logan always says “wow mom, look at you!” and I think it’s great that he thinks my lame dance moves are awesome LOL
I say go for it! I was just thinking this same exact thing. It’s hard for moms to feel sexy, it feels sort of taboo and it shouldn’t. I pick up my son from school and see all the dowdy moms who don’t care about their appearance and I feel so sad for them. Maybe a hop on the pole will help:)
AGREED – 100% agree! it should NOT feel taboo for a mom to feel sexy. I remember once (before pole class, but still knowing some basic spins from a bachelorette) I went to this bar that had a pole. All the “hot girls” were hogging them and doing NOTHING but being lame on them. and there were some heavier set ladies that were around one of the poles…..so I went over and taught them all how to do a “fireman spin” which is the easiest trick to do and they LOVED it. I loved just seeing how their whole demeanor changed and those “hot girls” definitely didn’t look very hot anymore ;P
I’m coming over for a pole party!
I have always wanted to try that! I wish we had space in our house for one…but we don’t. And my kids would totally fight me for it anyway
You are so funny…or kind?…or maybe indulgent
You will absolutely be sexy when you’re my age 
Don’t ever let anyone make you think or feel otherwise!
(Shhhhh…when I was young and broke I used to think I could make serious money doing that on a stage in front of people…but I was too chickenshit…don’t tell, m’kay?)
My arms are not very strong so I think this would be really difficult for me. I must saw that I am in awe of what can be done on a pole!
You go girl (snaps fingers…not really but in my mind!)
Just mentioned you in my blog post today. Thanks for the inspiration:)
Yes! I love this! I have ALWAYS wanted a stripper pole, yet we only rent right now and I’m not sure our landlords would approve…
I hear it really is such a great workout though! Good for you girl, bring that sexy back
I have never done a pole class but would LOVE to someday. I have done belly dancing and LOVED it, makes me wish I didn’t live so far out of town and it would be easier to do those things. Belly dancing is great for making you feel sexy too.
My niece had pole dancers for entertainment at her engagement party. They were strong fit women. But having no core strength and no upper body strength, I’m afraid that the only way I’d ever try it is if I was wearing a blow-up sumo suit. A little bit of padding would soften the falls.
Haha love it!
I would probably fall on my face if I tried to do that! You are getting so strong!
I think that’s freakin’ awesome. I haven’t ever been on a pole, but I’d love to.
Oh that is so cool!! I would love to try a pole dancing class but unfortuantely none are located near me
Ali this is AWESOME!!! good for you! we could all learn from you!
I love it! Good for you! I would fall flat on my face.
I love that you have a pole – such a great way to challenge yourself!! I just saw an article on Facebook about how pole dancing classes are now being offered for girls as young as 5. Now that I don’t agree with!
YIKES! I wouldn’t even want my 18 year old knowing how to do tricks on a pole!!!!
LOVE it!!!! Where I used to go for yoga classes – also hosted a pole dancing class. Our friend Kim would run in and swing around it. We used to joke that she would have one in her bedroom. BUT now, after seeing you, I’m thinking I need one for upper body workouts and maybe to feel that extra bit of sexiness! I know Ward would enjoy it.
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