Sweat it Out with Strip Aerobics: A New Fitness Trend

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the emerging trend of strip aerobics as a form of exercise, exploring its appeal, implications, and the motivations behind participants' engagement in this fitness activity. The conversation touches on aspects of fitness, body image, and societal perceptions of dance and sexuality.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants question the necessity of stripping as part of the workout, suggesting it may not provide as intense a cardio workout as traditional forms of exercise.
  • There are claims that certain types of striper dances require significant fitness and strength, with some participants noting that these dances can be enjoyable and serve as good exercise.
  • One participant speculates that women attracted to strip aerobics may be addressing issues related to body image and self-esteem, drawing parallels to personal aspirations and societal perceptions.
  • Another participant expresses concern about the potential degrading nature of the activity, while others argue it can be viewed simply as a different form of dancing and exercise without any degrading implications.
  • Some participants share personal experiences with dancing and express a desire to try strip aerobics, indicating a mix of curiosity and apprehension about the activity.
  • There is a humorous exchange regarding the need for a specific emoticon and references to cultural figures, reflecting a light-hearted tone amidst the serious discussions.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

The discussion features multiple competing views regarding the motivations for participating in strip aerobics, its implications for body image, and whether it is degrading or empowering. No consensus is reached on these points.

Contextual Notes

Participants express varying assumptions about the nature of strip aerobics, including its fitness benefits and social implications, which remain unresolved throughout the discussion.

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What do you get when you're in a roomful of sweaty people in boas and fishnet stockings peeling their clothes off? Get your mind out of the gutter. It's totally legitimate and the hottest new workout trend: strip aerobics. [continued]
http://diet.ivillage.com/workouts/0,,79rwbc87,00.html
http://www.aerobicstriptease.com/store/customer/index.php

Soooooooo, do you think these women secretly desire to be strippers? Do they think this will turn on the guys? CNN reported that this is a new fad.

I don't get it.
 
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If its purpose is to just be a form of exercise, then why do they need to take their clothes off?? I just don't get it.

Well I guess it's for a special sort of person 'cause I doubt the cardio workout is as heavy as conventional dancing or simply running and doing light weights.
 
Ivan, you rat; not one of those links is as... informative... as I'd hoped.
 
Danger said:
Ivan, you rat; not one of those links is as... informative... as I'd hoped.

Is this better?
Album.aerobique.jpg
 
Much. Thank you.
Do I even want to know why you have that picture on hand?
 
Certain types of "striper" dances can actually be pretty difficult and require a lot of fitness and strength. Ones like the lap dance and pole dancing, tho if you are doing it for fun you leave your clothes on and wear some high heels. Its a growing trend
 
Ivan Seeking said:
Soooooooo, do you think these women secretly desire to be strippers? Do they think this will turn on the guys? CNN reported that this is a new fad.

I don't get it.
There comes a point in being overweight where a person starts to lose their gender and becomes asexual in other people's eyes. I'm fairly sure that any woman who's attracted to this particular exercize program is particularly interested in targeting that drawback to being fat. The fantasy of being able to convincingly pull off a striper routine must be very alluring to any woman who hasnt been complimented on the physical aspects of her gender in a long time due to being overweight.

I'd say it's much like the Greek guy with the speech impediment who aspired, not just to speak normally, but to be good enough to become an orator.
 
:smile: this thread has 54 views

I think some people were expecting some pics
 
rhuthwaite said:
Certain types of "striper" dances can actually be pretty difficult and require a lot of fitness and strength. Ones like the lap dance and pole dancing, tho if you are doing it for fun you leave your clothes on and wear some high heels. Its a growing trend
And just how do you know this?! Hmmmm! :bugeye:

Seriously, dancing does take a certain amount of strength, stamina, coordination, agility. It can be good exercise. And it can be lots of fun with the right partner. :-p

Unfortunately, I'm a terrible dancer. :frown:

Back when I was dating, and I dated a few girls who liked to dance, I never could relax for fear of stepping on my partner's foot or tripping. :rolleyes:
 
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Astronuc said:
And just how do you know this?!

I dance so thought I would try it seeing that I believe you can't slam something without first trying it. It was a bit of a laugh felt kinda hoary though but do every once in a while
 
  • #11
I just realized after that last post that we need a smilie with Groucho Marx eyebrows.
 
  • #12
rhuthwaite said:
I dance so thought I would try it seeing that I believe you can't slam something without first trying it. It was a bit of a laugh felt kinda hoary though but do every once in a while

Okay, maybe its just my upbringing during the days of the women's rights movement, but isn't this a little degrading? Or, could there be a bit of a fantasy going here - to be adored and desired?
 
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aye? what eyebrows are those?
 
  • #15
Ivan Seeking said:
Okay, maybe its just my upbringing during the days of the women's rights movement, but isn't this a little degrading? Or, could there be a bit of a fantasy going here - to be adored and desired?

No fantasy and not degrading. I'm not doing it in front of any male and purely counting it as a different form of dancing and good exercise. As long as you don't take it too seriously or take it too far that's fine. And all clothes stay on.
 
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From the link

...Detachable poles for the home
Businessman Randy Blacker, of San Jose, Calif., has patented detachable poles that can be installed in homes and stored discreetly out of sight when not in use. His company, Pacific International Marketing and Promotion, has been selling them for two years, including mail order, to just about every state, he said...

:smile: :smile: :smile:

They are introducing a two-pole system for women who are bipolar.
 
  • #17
Thats taking it a bit far...
 
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These :smile:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Grouchomarxpromophoto.jpg

He was a comedian a long time ago. He raised his eyebrows at the sight of anything unusual, especially a good looking babe.
 
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Oh well then I guess I am flattered Danger
 
  • #20
kind of anyway
 
  • #21
So I guess that it is a matter of intellectually dissociating the dance from its origins.

Oh well, got to go do my wieneraerobics.
 

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