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<\/figure><\/li><\/ul>El Fegan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n \u201cWe’ve actually had girls come in and tell us that pole has changed their lives,\u201d she said. \u201cThrough pole, they develop their body confidence and self-confidence, and this can help them in their relationships. Some have come from an abusive relationship and they are able to get the strength to just go and move on from there. And, that, for me, is probably the best, the biggest thing that we get out of it.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
El\u2019s classes are now a major attraction for all types of people. From mothers and daughters to younger children, her classes are a mix of people who are there for fun and for the health benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There\u2019s even a growing number of men joining in!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cOh, absolutely,\u201d she said. \u201cThis year has been good for stag parties and we’ve had a couple of stags who have come in to do pole and had a really great time.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Those who take part in the Polercise classes some in all shapes and sizes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe get small girls who have absolutely no upper body strength, and they’re not able to lift their own body,\u201d she explained. \u201cAnd then, we’ll get stronger, bigger, girls who can just climb up that pole, no bother. It’s just all about being able to lift your own bodyweight, and work from there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe have people who are gymnastic, people who come from absolutely no background and love the sexy side of it, and love putting the hands on. We\u2019re not a school that’s going to go \u2018No, you’re not allowed to wear high heels, you’re not allowed to do that\u2019.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In addition to classes, Polercise also offers fun events for parties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe offer any kind of themed dance party, like the whole Burlesque, cheerleading, Grease, Dirty Dancing and the like,\u201d El said. \u201cThis year is going to be the hustlers, so we’re going to be offering strip tease workshops. We’ve already run a few of those, and they went down a storm. While the classes involve a full-on body workout, the parties are a bit more fun. Everyone comes in and we play a few party games, followed by a champagne reception.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
El\u2019s increasingly prominent place in the pole fitness world moved on to an international level recently when she was a judge in the world sports fitness championships, which were held in China in October and she was heavily involved in the recent pole competition, which was held in Belfast in October. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe competition definitely showcased the range of people who have become involved in pole,\u201d El said. \u201cWe ended up with more than 50 competitors in six categories – from juniors to seniors and veterans. We\u2019d everybody from eleven year olds to one participant, who was is nearly 70!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you\u2019re intrigued about pole fitness, but not sure whether it\u2019s for you, El suggests a beginners\u2019 class where you learn the basics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cEveryone starts out as a beginner,\u201d she explained. \u201cInitially we focus on the basics like technique and building your strength. Come and try it and see if it’s for you.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To find out more, or to book a session please visit: <\/em><\/strong>https:\/\/www.polerciseni.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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