Is pole fitness ok?

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Ladies I need your help! If you are a woman of God, please don’t scroll past without answering. I’d very much appreciate your insight. Ok so finishing up grad school this month and my friends and I went to a pole fitness class to de stress and celebrate and spend time together. It was a very body positive safe environment for all 4 of us which was great. Two other girls showed up and it was a small class. I told my boyfriend and he said that’s NOT okay and sliding down a pole is NOT Exercise. And that running on treadmill or working out in the gym IS exercise. My abs are sore and my triceps as well. 50% of the class was stretching and working out on a yoga mat. So I’m pretty sure it was a workout and I loved it! I’ve tried Zumba too and I love the body positivity and safe space. As a Christian, do you think it is okay to go to a studio and exercise and build flexibility in pole fitness classes with other women? Or is that sinful and in appropriate? Has anyone here ever been to a pole fitness class?

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If it's not being sexualized and your not being googled at my other men why not? I highly doubt Jesus would hate you for it! I think we get way too into the 'do's and dont's of christianity that we completely forget the true meaning behind it. Love and not being judgmental towards each other. If Gods spirit leads you away from this activity by all means listen to him!!

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I kind of go back and forth. I used to really like doing Zumba, but some days just twerking for fitness and health reasons seems unnecessary to me. That “body positivity” that you mention, for me, turns into a haughty and lustful spirit (like I want to go back home and “show my husband what I’m made of” type of thing). There’s nothing inherently wrong about the fitness aspect, but I guess it’s how it changes your perspective in the end. I do HITT cardio lifting now, and that’s boosts my self esteem in a totally different way.

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However you choose to work out, is not considered “sinful”. 
If you’re not changing career choices because of this class, you’re good!

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I asked my husband. He said someone’s kind has to be perverted to think that it’s sinful for you to have done that exercise class. He thinks its perfectly fine to do that as an exercise.

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I know that this post is a few months old, but I thought I would still share. I am a married Christian woman, and I have been taking pole fitness for the last 2 years. It is very different than the exotic dance type of pole and it isn't like you are dancing for crowds of people (unless you take part in a studio performance, which is optional) You are doing it for you and with friends. Pole and other aeriel arts are absolutely a great fitness routine, especially if cross training. It also helps so much with self confidence and making new friends. I also find lyrical pole dance very beautiful and the competition style is basically a combo of dance and gymnastics. It is even considered a sport by the Olympics. It can be hard to get past the negative stigma often associated with pole dancing, but it really is a great exercise.

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I wouldn't feel comfortable with it. I'm a very sexual person (just with my husband) and I feel like it would awaken a sexual feeling without him being there. It's very sensual. That's just my personal feelings about it. I wouldn't participate.

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It’s all about your intention!

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If the holy spirit didn't cause you to feel guilty then no. But the moment you feel you're being chastised by the holy spirit then quite.

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And I dont need an answer as it is a personal one. Just something to think about. Do you get sexual with your boyfriend? If the answer is yes then remind him that is a no no in the bible 🤗 but we do it. my husband and I lived together outside of marriage for a few years as Christians. We both had our own children at that point and it just happened. Did God revoke our salvation because of it? No.