Katie Coates wants to transform the public image of pole dancing by touting its aerobic benefits and getting rid of its sex industry implications.

Katie teaches a pole dancing class in the UK to groups of students eager to learn how to get fit and have a bit of fun.

The routine I did only called for a couple of very basic spins on the pole, but even they left me a bit bruised and sore, and feeling as though I’d had an incredibly intense whole-body workout in the gym.

You do feel a bit silly - and decidedly unsexy to start off with - wiggling your hips in front of other people, but you soon get into it, and as Katie was keen to point out, many types of dance can be a bit suggestive.

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First the UK, now Canada…

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I guess pole dancing wasn’t enough, Carmen Electra has released an aerobics striptease video.

They are serious about their pole-dancing exercises in the UK.

Bare legs are essential if you want to grip on to the pole (you will slip with tights or trousers on). The ideal outfit is a pair of fairly short shorts or hot-pants, and something comfortable and attractive, but not restrictive on your top half.

High heels are also an advantage to give you that strut. The ideal shoes have high heels and a plastic strap across the top of the foot.

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I’m all for partaking in exercises that you can have fun with, but high heels and hot pants?

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