Lucky father-of-two Paul Bradley has found a clever way
to watch pole dancers without getting into trouble - by becoming
one.
Happily married Paul, 53, has made loads of new friends through
his hobby - who all happen to be toned and blonde.
The IT worker, from West Wellow, Hants, spends hours in the
dance studio working up a sweat with his super-fit classmates.
And Paul reckons it's probably the best work-out he's ever
had.
He said: "I get so much stick over being a male pole dancer but
I absolutely love it - let's just say, there are loads of
benefits.
"A female friend of mine got into it. She knew how I like to
stay fit and promised me I would be impressed with the workout.
"She was right.
"It is a great way to keep fit and I can honestly say it's one
of the toughest workouts I ever done.
"I thought I was fit but I can't believe how much stronger I am
since taking the class."
Paul has even installed an eight-foot pole in his garage where
he and his friends can practice.
The former rugby player and competitive weightlifter says pole
fitness routines have boosted his strength and stamina so much he
can outstrip men half his age for fitness.
He said: "My 25-year-old son challenged me to a sit up contest
recently. I did 50 sit ups with a 60kg kettlebell on my chest with
ease - he didn't stand a chance."