| Peer-Reviewed

Pole Dance as a Cardiovascular Sport with Positive Psychological Effects

Received: 9 October 2022     Accepted: 27 October 2022     Published: 4 November 2022
Views:       Downloads:
Abstract

Traditionally pole dance has been associated with darkness in pubs, illegal practices of sexual exchanges or other non sportive activities. However, that point of view has tremendously changed the past few years, when pole dance has started to be considered as an aerial sport, such as a lush dancing expression of the body. It has started to be practiced by all kind of persons and with different complexions, giving pleasant execution surprises in some cases. It takes a considerable amount of cardiovascular exercise and breathing control. In a constant schedule it can improve flexibility and strength of disciplined dancers. It also contributes to the self-esteem and self-confidence. Many different practices are taught in Pole dance studies, such as exotic, spinning, advanced, intermediary or basic levels and nice choreographies for a flowing and professional performances. Some risks of injuries might happen and some ways to prevent them are discussed in this brief review. Many new medical papers have been recently published about this topic during these last few years because its interest has considerably increased all around the world. However this information is given without liability for possible disadvantages or damaging during practices. Each dancer is responsible for avoiding his/her own risks. With this brief approach we would aim to change the perspective of this sport to be considered as a salubrious way to increase health as well as to change ideas of negative and non sportive considerations toward it.

Published in International Journal of Sports Science and Physical Education (Volume 7, Issue 4)
DOI 10.11648/j.ijsspe.20220704.13
Page(s) 107-110
Creative Commons

This is an Open Access article, distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/), which permits unrestricted use, distribution and reproduction in any medium or format, provided the original work is properly cited.

Copyright

Copyright © The Author(s), 2022. Published by Science Publishing Group

Keywords

Poledance, Sport, Cardiovascular, Health

References
[1] Kartaly, K. (2018): Pole Dance Fitness: The Complete Book. Meyer and Meyer Media Sports Eds. U. K.
[2] Szopa A, Domagalska-Szopa M, Urbańska A, Grygorowicz M. (2022): Factors associated with injury and re-injury occurrence in female pole dancers. Sci Rep. 12: 33.
[3] Ballarin G, Scalfi L, Monfrecola F, Alicante P, Bianco A, Marra M, Sacco AM. (2021): Body Composition and Bioelectrical-Impedance-Analysis-Derived Raw Variables in Pole Dancers. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 18: 12638.
[4] Nicholas JC, McDonald KA, Peeling P, Jackson B, Dimmock JA, Alderson JA, Donnelly CJ. (2019): Pole Dancing for Fitness: The Physiological and Metabolic Demand of a 60-Minute Class. J Strength Cond Res. 33: 2704-2710.
[5] Ruscello B, Iannelli S, Partipilo F, Esposito M, Pantanella L, Dring MB, D'Ottavio S. (2017): Physical and physiological demands in women pole dance: a single case study. J Sports Med Phys Fitness. 57: 496-503.
[6] Garcia-Falgueras, A. (2016): An introduction to proprioception concept in pilates and yoga. British Journal of Medicine and Medical Research. 15: 1-6.
[7] Naczk M, Kowalewska A, Naczk A. T (2020): The risk of injuries and physiological benefits of pole dancing. J Sports Med Phys Fitness. 60: 883-888.
[8] Nawrocka A, Mynarski A, Powerska A, Rozpara M, Garbaciak W. (2017): Effects of exercise training experience on hand grip strength, body composition and postural stability in fitness pole dancers. J Sports Med Phys Fitness. 57: 1098-1103.
[9] Yurac R, Zamorano JJ, Marre A, Diaz C. (2022): Traumatic cervical spine injury due to pole dance accident: A potentially catastrophic unreported injury with a happy ending. Case report and literature review. Surg Neurol Int. 13: 162.
[10] Dittrich F, Beck S, Burggraf M, Busch A, Dudda M, Jäger M, Kauther MD. (2020): A small series of pole sport injuries. Orthop Rev (Pavia). 12: 8308.
Cite This Article
  • APA Style

    Alicia Garcia-Falgueras. (2022). Pole Dance as a Cardiovascular Sport with Positive Psychological Effects. International Journal of Sports Science and Physical Education, 7(4), 107-110. https://doi.org/10.11648/j.ijsspe.20220704.13

    Copy | Download

    ACS Style

    Alicia Garcia-Falgueras. Pole Dance as a Cardiovascular Sport with Positive Psychological Effects. Int. J. Sports Sci. Phys. Educ. 2022, 7(4), 107-110. doi: 10.11648/j.ijsspe.20220704.13

    Copy | Download

    AMA Style

    Alicia Garcia-Falgueras. Pole Dance as a Cardiovascular Sport with Positive Psychological Effects. Int J Sports Sci Phys Educ. 2022;7(4):107-110. doi: 10.11648/j.ijsspe.20220704.13

    Copy | Download

  • @article{10.11648/j.ijsspe.20220704.13,
      author = {Alicia Garcia-Falgueras},
      title = {Pole Dance as a Cardiovascular Sport with Positive Psychological Effects},
      journal = {International Journal of Sports Science and Physical Education},
      volume = {7},
      number = {4},
      pages = {107-110},
      doi = {10.11648/j.ijsspe.20220704.13},
      url = {https://doi.org/10.11648/j.ijsspe.20220704.13},
      eprint = {https://article.sciencepublishinggroup.com/pdf/10.11648.j.ijsspe.20220704.13},
      abstract = {Traditionally pole dance has been associated with darkness in pubs, illegal practices of sexual exchanges or other non sportive activities. However, that point of view has tremendously changed the past few years, when pole dance has started to be considered as an aerial sport, such as a lush dancing expression of the body. It has started to be practiced by all kind of persons and with different complexions, giving pleasant execution surprises in some cases. It takes a considerable amount of cardiovascular exercise and breathing control. In a constant schedule it can improve flexibility and strength of disciplined dancers. It also contributes to the self-esteem and self-confidence. Many different practices are taught in Pole dance studies, such as exotic, spinning, advanced, intermediary or basic levels and nice choreographies for a flowing and professional performances. Some risks of injuries might happen and some ways to prevent them are discussed in this brief review. Many new medical papers have been recently published about this topic during these last few years because its interest has considerably increased all around the world. However this information is given without liability for possible disadvantages or damaging during practices. Each dancer is responsible for avoiding his/her own risks. With this brief approach we would aim to change the perspective of this sport to be considered as a salubrious way to increase health as well as to change ideas of negative and non sportive considerations toward it.},
     year = {2022}
    }
    

    Copy | Download

  • TY  - JOUR
    T1  - Pole Dance as a Cardiovascular Sport with Positive Psychological Effects
    AU  - Alicia Garcia-Falgueras
    Y1  - 2022/11/04
    PY  - 2022
    N1  - https://doi.org/10.11648/j.ijsspe.20220704.13
    DO  - 10.11648/j.ijsspe.20220704.13
    T2  - International Journal of Sports Science and Physical Education
    JF  - International Journal of Sports Science and Physical Education
    JO  - International Journal of Sports Science and Physical Education
    SP  - 107
    EP  - 110
    PB  - Science Publishing Group
    SN  - 2575-1611
    UR  - https://doi.org/10.11648/j.ijsspe.20220704.13
    AB  - Traditionally pole dance has been associated with darkness in pubs, illegal practices of sexual exchanges or other non sportive activities. However, that point of view has tremendously changed the past few years, when pole dance has started to be considered as an aerial sport, such as a lush dancing expression of the body. It has started to be practiced by all kind of persons and with different complexions, giving pleasant execution surprises in some cases. It takes a considerable amount of cardiovascular exercise and breathing control. In a constant schedule it can improve flexibility and strength of disciplined dancers. It also contributes to the self-esteem and self-confidence. Many different practices are taught in Pole dance studies, such as exotic, spinning, advanced, intermediary or basic levels and nice choreographies for a flowing and professional performances. Some risks of injuries might happen and some ways to prevent them are discussed in this brief review. Many new medical papers have been recently published about this topic during these last few years because its interest has considerably increased all around the world. However this information is given without liability for possible disadvantages or damaging during practices. Each dancer is responsible for avoiding his/her own risks. With this brief approach we would aim to change the perspective of this sport to be considered as a salubrious way to increase health as well as to change ideas of negative and non sportive considerations toward it.
    VL  - 7
    IS  - 4
    ER  - 

    Copy | Download

Author Information
  • Department of Researchers, National Library of Spain, Madrid, Spain

  • Sections