One of the very best workouts of my life happened to involve taking
off my clothes. I know, I know. My mother doesn't
believe it either. But really, the
burlesque classes involved a lot of cardio and killer
floor work that made my legs shake, all from learning the beautiful
but demanding basics of striptease. Sure, we wore heels and garters
and nighties and boas (all over yoga pants and tank tops), but that
was all just the coquettish topper to the intense exercise of it
all.
Burlesque is
a bawdy but delicate art that requires more muscle and endurance
than you'd ever think you'd get out of shimmying, rolling
off stockings and, of course, the old bump and grind. The
best part is that it isn't just about toning and trimming your
body, it is also an exercise in courage, empowerment and
va-va-voom. And I have to admit, seeing my teacher's curvy,
conditioned, strong body made me work harder to love the body I saw
peeking out from under all those boa feathers in the mirror.
I celebrated my successes -- getting new choreography down or
adding a few extra classes one week or practicing until I perfected
one precise move -- by adding to the burlesque bag my teacher said
was a must for all women with striptease sensibilities. She had a
list of props she thought we should all start off with but
encouraged us to have fun filling our burlesque bags with glittery,
feathery, tassled delights that would make all that working out
even more fun.
I'm ready to pull out my own burlesque bag again and get my
body back into striptease shape. If you are ready to do the same or
you know a woman who wants to turn up her fitness by taking off one
satin glove at a time, why not fill up a burlesque bag this holiday
season?
The bottom line is that an exercise in fishnets is a great way to
kick off 2009 and these are ten great gifts to help her (or
yourself) get going, most under thirty bucks.
Satin gloves, elbow length in 9 colors, Amazon.com, $9.85 -
$11.67
Dance shoes, eBay, $24.90
Fishnet stockings, Yahoo! Shopping, $3.95 - $7.95
Dance pants, knee length fold-over, Lucy.com, $58
Burlesque
and the Art of the Teese / Fetish and the Art of the Teese by Dita
Von Teese, Amazon.com, $26.37
NARS lipstick, Fire Down Below, Sephora, $24
Take It Off! Strip Tease Classics CD, Amazon.com, $12.99
Hot Moves for Cool Chicks: A Burlesque Workout DVD, Amazon.com,
$12.99
Feather boa, set of six in black and white, Target.com,
$24
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
9 va-va-voom gifts for the woman who does burlesque...for exercise!
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Satin Gloves
Taking off, toying with and tossing satin gloves is an art in itself. Get your budding burlesque starlet started with a pair of her own. If she didn't hold on to her old pair from prom (I admit it, I did), choose a few pairs in fiery red, sweet pink and deceptively innocent ivory so she can have a different look for each class or costume. They're only about ten bucks a pair, so you can spoil her without splurging too much.
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Posted by Thu Nov 20, 2008 1:13pm PST
Report AbuseThis is great when you've become bored with the same old exercises as me. I should look into burlesgue.
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Posted by Thu Nov 20, 2008 10:35pm PST
Report AbuseI would love to try a fun class like that--it beats running, that's for sure!
Here are some more fun exercises that can liven up your exercise routine this winter. :)
http://buzz.prevention.com/community/trimom73/tips-for-winter-outdoor-exercise
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Posted by Fri Nov 21, 2008 9:05am PST
Report AbuseOOOO....Ive never felt the need to exercise until now. I get to be sexy and tone up. Such an encentive, to move my butt around... (Like I needed anymore).. :)
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Posted by Fri Nov 21, 2008 1:13pm PST
Report AbuseThese are GREAT items to have. I have taken a pole dancing class for a workout and it's one of the most intense workouts that I've done. Check out my experience at http://buzz.prevention.com/community/category/tawnee
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Posted by Sat Nov 22, 2008 10:51am PST
Report AbuseI took pole dancing classes here and bought a stripper pole from this from Bliss so I could continue my pole lessons at home. My husband loves it when I install it to get my workout in!
http://www.blissconnection.com/shop.cfm/Stripper-Pole%2C-Sex-Swing/Swings%2C-Poles/
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Posted by Sun Nov 23, 2008 12:11am PST
Report Abusei like so beauty but i dont know how to be a beautyful
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Posted by Sun Nov 23, 2008 12:11am PST
Report Abusei like so beauty but i dont know how to be a beautyful
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Posted by Fri Dec 26, 2008 3:54pm PST
Report Abuseyou must think you are beautiful nomatter what sometimes even if u don't have a man get take a hot bath and afterward lie in the bed with lingerie on alone and admire the beauty of yourself you don't need a man to look good look good for yourself and when you start to feel good about yourself then you can expect someone else to feel good about you.
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