"The beginner pole dancing class is part of an 8-week series that teaches students the basics of pole work. Light in cardio, but heavy in upper arm and core strength, the class is aimed at helping you master various pole tricks, including walks, spins, and other moves that I'm pretty sure I didn't think were humanly possible."

"This particular class targets upper body muscles, all of which are used to keep you upright, balanced, and attached to the pole; the stronger your upper body, the more control you'll have during the spins and various moves. Even two days after the class, I'm still sorer than I've ever been doing any sort of upper body weight program."