Pole dancing is undoubtedly one of the most graceful, beautiful physical art forms. The sport pairs upper-body strength, cardio, and flexibility with dancing, all while somehow maneuvering your entire body along a vertical pole. Busy Philipps has recently been mastering the art of pole dancing, showing off her incredible progress in a new Instagram post.
Curious about trying pole fitness yourself? As Philipps shared, it’s a true full-body workout that combines strength training, endurance, and flexibility — all in high heels, of course. Not only is it a killer total-body challenge, but pole dancing is also a great way to build inner confidence. “[Pole fitness] builds confidence and improves body image and the ability to tackle other seemingly out-of-reach goals in life,” Tracy Traskos, an instructor at NY Pole, previously told Shape. “This confidence inevitably blends into other areas of your life, including relationships.”
As for the Cougar Town alum, she shared on her podcast that learning pole dancing has been an incredibly rewarding experience for her. “I’m really proud of myself, and I’m proud of my commitment to my athleticism,” she said. “Now I kind of want to be a competitive pole dancer.”
