Pole dancing is something that is associated with nudity and x-rated adventures at seedy hotels or house numbers ( a favourite hangout for many men). That this "wonderful" art form that shows the beauty of the female body has been relegated .

Rihanna herself showed how glorious and gracious this art form is when she sang "pour it up". The song showed a solitary female pole dancer in all her pomp and circumstance. But while most may associate it with eros and s**. there are those who are showing a different side to this form of dancing. Some like Marilyn Blockland, a fitness trainer and a pole dance teacher.

She explained how it's quickly being adopted by ladies as a fitness regime. The lady who works at Collassum Gym talked about how her clients wanted to lose weight, tone their bodies or build strength.

She concludes that although pole-dancing may not be seen in the best light culturally, it is a good way to lose the extra weight.

Quotes courtesy of Nairobinews