Having decided one day to take care of himself and devote maximum free time to improving his body and body, a person should not only look towards proper nutrition, but also choose the most suitable sport. A huge number of people stop at the most popular activities: jogging (jogging), cycling, swimming, exercise on simulators and others. However, only a few know that there are many more ways that not only allow you to keep your body in shape, but also enable you to learn how to move beautifully. One such sport is Pole Dance or pylon acrobatics.
Application of the term in various activities
An unfamiliar word is widely used in several areas. In architecture and construction, a pylon is the support of a bridge, building or other structure. In the advertising business, this term means a special box in which marketing posters are installed.
The term "pylon" is also commonly used in medicine. In the language of the servants of Hippocrates, the so-called distal end of the tibia. However, there is another area in which the described term is also used. This is a Pole Dance. This kind of sports acrobatic dance is based on the use of a pylon. Roughly speaking, the pylon is a pole. Rather, one of its options. Unfortunately, the pole in most cases is associated with striptease. While the pylon is the main attribute of just one of the categories of sports dance. There is a stereotype that striptease and Pole Dance are one and the same. However, this opinion is absolutely and completely incorrect.
What is hidden in this term?
Currently, pylon exercises are recognized as one of the varieties of fitness. Strength and endurance combined with incredible grace become constant companions of those who chose Pole Dance for themselves. This dance is a combination of choreography and acrobatics. Behind the apparent ease of each movement is a huge force, coordination and dexterity. Thanks to regular training on the pylon, a person brings his body into shape. A pylon is a great opportunity to become the owner of a beautiful figure and a good stretch. Thanks to a well-programmed training system, each lesson is a workout for all muscle groups. This is a kind of power load. Especially important are the muscles of the abdomen, buttocks, inner thighs and arms. For those who wish to practice the pylon dance more deeply, training in the studio can be fixed at home.
Quick and stationary installation method
This equipment has various varieties. Firstly, such pipes differ in installation methods. For large rooms where there is no need to free up space from objects, as well as in various studios, dance schools, it is customary to use a stationary pylon. This equipment is much simpler in its design and several times cheaper than the second option - a quick-detachable pipe. This option is suitable for small, limited rooms, where there is a need to use the space not only for dancing, but also for other purposes. For example, in an apartment. A quick-detachable pylon for the house will allow the owner or hostess to do fitness without leaving the house, while turning the room into a studio and back in a few minutes.
Equipment design
Another sign by which the considered metal pipes are distinguished is the mechanism of operation. The simplest, but at the same time the most reliable, is a static pylon. This pipe is a single unit, without additional elements. The advantage of such equipment is a lower load on the vestibular apparatus and a better ability to hold your body in any position. These are important factors for a novice athlete.
The second option is a rotating pylon. Installing such a pipe will cost several times more than the previous version. The device is equipped with additional rotating mechanisms that allow you to add more complex tricks to the exercises on the pylon. A prerequisite for the long operation of such equipment is its regular maintenance, which includes lubrication of rotating parts, inspection of joints, etc.
Pylon diameter and wall thickness
I would like to note a few important criteria by which all the pipes in question are distinguished. This is their diameter and wall thickness. It is noteworthy that these parameters can be different not only in different countries, but also in different studios of the same city. The standard diameter of the pylon in the CIS countries is considered to be a pipe with a girth of 42 mm. In the USA - 50 mm. In other countries you can find devices with a diameter of 44 mm, 48 mm and others.
The second parameter is the pylon wall thickness. This criterion depends on many factors. So, for example, for professional training of athletes, it is recommended to install pylons with a wall width of 3 and above millimeters. If the frequency and duration of use of the equipment is small, then you can stop on the pipe and with a smaller thickness. In this case, one should not give preference to pylons with a wall width of up to 2 mm.
What is made of and how to fix it?
A pylon is equipment consisting of a metal base and a topcoat. The first part is a pipe. The material for a good and high-quality device is stainless steel. Moreover, the surface of the pylon can be polished, coated with enamel or even special non-slip material (Chinese pylons).
Mounting equipment may also be different. There are two main groups: anchor pylons and dowel pylons. The most common is the second option as more practical and aesthetic.
Different directions of dance
There are several areas of Pole Dance, in each of which the main attribute is a pylon. This is not so much a pole around which, in the opinion of many, the girl spins, as a support, allowing to perform grandiose tricks. Currently, a huge number of competitions are held around the world in this kind of sports dance. In order to become a professional in this art form, it is necessary to undergo special strength training. It makes no difference whether you are a woman or a man: everyone can practice dancing on a pylon. You can choose one of many directions. So, if you want to master the pylon and at the same time perform various tricks in a special stage costume - give preference to Pole Art. In addition to the vertical support, it is allowed to use all kinds of objects: a table, a chair and others. The huge number of acrobatic elements present makes this dance truly spectacular and exciting.
If you are filled with the desire to learn how to move beautifully, but are afraid to perform complex tricks, you should pay attention to Exotic Pole Dance. More than half of the dance elements are built on plastic and choreography.
Those who wish to train their strength and endurance will be interested in doing Pole Sport. Here, almost the entire performance is based on the implementation of stunning tricks and elements of various complexity. In this type of fitness, unlike all others, the muscles and body of a person are subjected to the most intense stresses. That is why among the representatives of this dance direction, men dominate.