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The newest male fitness trend? Pole dancing.

Yes, you read that correctly.

The news comes courtesy of a Washington Post article that notes "guys are discovering that pole dancing can be an athletic and artistic pursuit that feels more Cirque du Soleil than strip club."

An excerpt:

What may surprise men the most when they sample pole dancing is that they're probably pretty good at it. "A lot of women are jealous of men because they start out with more strength and can do more things," says Steve Shergold, whose Charlottesville dance studio launched one of the country's first pole dance programs in 2003.

As promising as it sounds, I think the concept could take some time to catch on nationally.

It reminds me of the dance classes at the gym that are technically coed, but only one guy shows up. The instructor spends the majority of the class saying, "Great job, ladies! And, er, gentleman."

Weigh in: Will pole dancing ever evolve into a coed fitness date activity?

(via Nerve)