A few years ago I decided to make New Year Resolutions that were fun to do instead of the "lose weight" "be more organized" "be on time"… I came up with items like "go to Las Vegas" or even just, "go someplace I haven't been before".

In 2009 I was turning 50, so I decided I needed to have some good resolutions.  I made a list, Las Vegas, a Steeler game, a Yankee game .. and decided for myself I wanted to have a birthday party, a fun one. Since I had been asking some friends to do pole dancing with me and no one was interested, they thought I was crazy, I decided I would have a pole dancing party for my birthday. But, I wanted to be able to actually do it by the time my party arrived.  In January 2009 I emailed Shelley at Spin on Fitness and nervously came to the first class.

I laughed so hard but was surprised that I was actually able to do some things.  I'm not known for having rhythm but each week I felt more and more confident, and stronger.  It is amazing how I found muscles I didn't know I had in my arms, shoulders, and upper back.  Along with the bruises my legs are toner.  And it is fun.

It wasn't long before each week I looked forward to class and found myself going out and getting a pole for myself.  And while I do enjoy working the pole at home, the fun and encouragement in class is the best. 

I did have my birthday party there, and managed to get several of my friends there with me, along with the new ones I have made in class.  And it was a blast!  So much so that they wanted to come to the Sexy Santa Workshop as well.  My niece now considers me her crazy aunt, but she is right there with me.

It is the best exercise class I have ever taken, probably because it is just so much fun that I don't consider it exercise.

Thank you Shelley!