| Where Sweat Meets Sex Appeal | | Print | |
| Written by Mia | |
| Thursday, 05 October 2006 | |
 Gentlemen, this article is not for you. Ladies, if you're the easily shockable kind, this article isn't for you either. Everyone else, read on!Last weekend, I had the best workout of my life. Not the most hardcore, or the most productive, or the most sweat-inducing... but definitely the best. But this was no normal aerobics class with some annoyingly peppy bimbo calling out kicks. No way. This, my dearies, was a stripper workout. At 6pm on a Saturday, I hauled my overly-endowed buns to Studio Rio in Virginia Beach... It was kind of a girls night out thing to help a friend take her mind of her man trouble. As we were driving over, I was thinking something like "Ok, it's only two hours, how bad can it be? She needs to do some weird off-the-wall thing right now to prove that she doesn't need Stupid Boy. Be a friend, bite the bullet, suck it up." Admit it ladies, we've all been there. Apparently she had signed us up for the two-hour introductory class. You know, the one where they give you sort of an overview of the various classes you can take. Only it wasn't a sampling of pilates, step aerobics, and yoga... it was pole dancing, lap dancing, hip thrusting, and "stripper walking". And this workout kicked my butt. Who knew? Who knew that learning to walk with a sexy attitude could really work out your abs and glutes? Who knew that learning a couple of pole tricks could work your biceps, triceps, back, and shoulders? And a simple hips rotation could absolutely kill my thighs, butt, and abs?
The first order of business was to share our stripper names. Naturally, a stripper wouldn't be called a normal name like Mary or Beth, or Mary Beth for that matter. I chose Mia for no particular reason. Aside from how strenuous the workout actually was, what surprised me most was the general feeling of comaraderie and support. Everyone cheered each other on, giggled together like school girls, and shared girl troubles like we'd known each other for years. It was the most amazing experience, especially when compared to all the other exercise classes I've ever taken. In those, there's usually just a lot of grunting and groaning and very little eye contact at all. Studio Rio offers a variety of classes, including a beginner series and various "specialty" classes.
Here's the contact info... Studio Rio is located at 3707 Virginia Beach Blvd #101 in VA Beach. I'll see you there, 'cause I am so signing up!
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The whole evening was one surprise after another, as I came to the realization that I was getting a complete workout without wanting to murder my trainer. 
Rio and Nina lead the class of approximately 15 ladies of all shapes, sizes, and ages. The youngest girls were about 20 (babies) and the oldest I would estimate to be about 50 (ladies never ask ages). The skinny little 20-year olds (you know, the kind you love to hate) were dance students and picked all the moves up right off the bat. But also in the class were a few ladies who'd probably never been on a dance floor in their lives - the shy, silent types, a couple of soccer moms, a young grandmother or two, and two of the most graceful over-200 pound women I've ever seen. Those girls had some serious moves on them and didn't let their weight make them self-conscious at all. All in all, a pretty amazing and diverse group of women.
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Let's do it ladies! Sounds fun - any classes in hampton or newport news? Pole dancing is becoming so popular now but this place is so much more than that. You'll never find anyone who will make you feel like Rio does. There are so many classes to choose from that I have'nt gotten bored yet. this place rocks!!!! I highly recommend that every woman take at least the beginners classes. For all other information regarding classes and registration, you will need to contact Studio Rio directly using the website link or phone number provided in the article. I was wondering what the pricing was for the class what nights it is on...thank you I am intrested, so how much and where do i sign up????? Hi: How much is the class and when does the next one start? Me and my friend are interested. I am so glad I stumbled across this page. I am moving to the area this summer and I am so interested in learning to pole dance. It sounds like sooo much fun, I can't wait!!!! Wow, what a beautiful place Studio Rio is. They have it all there. Pole's, a stage, and a FULL gym!!!! All the women who work there are so nice and made me feel rigt at home. I've taken pole classes at other places before but this is where I'll stay! Thanks to Rio, this married mom of 3 finally feels and looks HOT!!! I'm sold. I recently got a job at a go go bar because my financial situation is horrible and I have never danced in my life. I want to learn to pole dance as quick as possible but for an affordable price. How much does the class cost? I'm so glad I finally found where my girlfriends and I can go to try this! We've been talking about it forever! THANKS! Ever since I heard of pole dancing I'v been searching for a location near me in Hampton, Va. Thanks so much! I absolutely love studio rio. I have taken the beginning, and intermediate series and working on the advance. I love Nina and Rio. They are like sisters to me. I have struggled with low self-esteem and didn't know what to do to make myself feel comfortable. I decided to sign up and it completely changed my image on thoughts about myself. The very first night I left from class I walked out excited, and just wanted to continue with class everynight. I love it and they really focus on your safety on poles and they praise every woman in there that they can do it. The coolest thing is you get a stripper name and if your having problems they help you. I love the stripper name memphis they picked for me. To everyone reading or interested please go one time you will be studio rio HOOKED........ Eroticize by Rio This sounds so fun I've written the address down because i do plan on attending i've been searching for a pole dancing excercise class in Va for about a year i almost moved since i couldn't find one...only thing i'm pregnant so do i have to wait or can i jump right into it oh yea and soes this place have a number Am interested in pole dancing class. I took the great thigh tightening experience beginners class. It lasts for 5 weeks. The first class I went to was action packed with the routine that we had no idea would just come to us with ease. My instructors Nina & Rio made everyone feel so comfortable about them selves and their body. These erotic exercises if you do what they teach, will have your thighs, butt, and stomach tight. So tight. Have your man screaming for an encore everytime! Call them NOW. sounds like sooo much fun. ive been wanting to try stipper-robics for a long while now, but didnt realize there was a place in vb that offered it.. im SOOOO there! This class sounds like a BLAST!!!!! I can't wait to try it. Thanx for letting me know.Tammy |