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China's Newest Fitness Trend: Pole Dancing

It's aerobic, not erotic, say the regimen's legions of fans

By Katherine Thompson,  Newser Staff

Posted Jul 25, 2008 8:58 AM CDT

(Newser) – The latest fitness craze among women in China is pole dancing, and it has nothing to do with strippers, reports the New York Times. Drawn for the exercise, camaraderie, and confidence boost, women are flocking to a growing number of gyms and dance classes offering...   Read full story »

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