
Uorfi Javed is known for out-of-the-box OOTDs. But little did we know, she's also a fitness enthusiast with a twist.
In her recent Instagram Story, the Follow Kar Lo Yaar fame star shared a video where she turned to pole fitness. The 27-year-old has also tagged her pole fitness studio - Pole Burnt's founder, Aarifa Bhinderwala and said, “Best teacher ever.” But what is this unconventional fitness routine and why is it gaining popularity? It's loaded with many health benefits.

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1. Builds Strength - Pole dancing or pole fitness is a full-body exercise that requires strength, flexibility and endurance. After repetitive practice sessions, it helps in building muscle power.
2. Improves Posture - Pole dancing enhances the body's flexibility during deep stretches and smooth movements, which in turn, improves the alignment of the body.
3. Helps In Weight Loss - Of course, you burn a lot of calories when you're strength building our own bodyweight and that leads to weight loss and muscle conditioning of the physique.
4. Controls Stress And anxiety - The intense workout releases endorphins, the hormonal secretion known for mental well-being. It can boost the mood and supply energy to the body.
5. Enables Proper sleep - When your body is tired, you sleep well. As per experts, 7 hours of sound sleep is ideal for overall well-being.
6. Boost Confidence - There is a reason why people say — “dance like no one is watching”.
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