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I still think about 'Grand Crew.' I'm so sad it was cancelled.

Madam Slay, Ariel, and Poison Ivy walk into a pole studio... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6nuICEA5BF8

Cosplay on the Pole - AURN | BlerdTek BlerdTek is all about worlds that have much in common meeting in common space. In this latest episode of, Digital Host Starrene Rocque connects with fellow d...

Pop-Up Prince Run (With Music the Whole Way!) Happening Tonight Because we could all use some endorphins right about now, right?

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Pro-Rape Meet-Up Canceled After Women’s Boxing Club Threatens to Show Up Don't mess with women, especially if they're wearing boxing gloves.

Only haters will tell you that you're "too fat for fitness!" http://gruntsandglam.com/roz-mays-the-diva-pole-instructor-body-diversity-fitness/

Roz Mays 'The Diva' Is Definitely Not Too Fat For Fitness - Grunts and Glam : Grunts and Glam Roz Mays, also known as 'The Diva' stopped by the Doctors to discuss body shaming in fitness, and why she's not too fat for the gym or to live a fit life.

The Diva Cup trial continues! http://gruntsandglam.com/the-menstrual-cup-saga-continues-diva-cup-has-potential/

The Menstrual Cup Saga Continues: Road Tripping In West Africa And The Diva Cup Potential -... I decided to give the Diva Cup a second go round, and I think I'm starting to become a believer.

http://gruntsandglam.com/trying-out-menstrual-cups-over-pads-tampons/

Will Menstrual Cups Ever Let Me Be Great? - Grunts and Glam : Grunts and Glam I experimented with menstrual cups like, Instead Soft Cups, Luna Cups, and Diva Cups, but I'm not sure whether I'm ready to ditch pads and tampons yet.

This is for anyone who has ever had to deal with trolls (All of us, right?). https://cleosrocknpole.com/blog/how-to-positively-deal-with-negative-people

How To Positively Deal With Negative People Obviously, some people get off on waging war with their words, and it hurts. But no matter how much it hurts, you have to overcome it and regain control of the situation, because you lose the moment you give someone else your power.

My answer to that disturbing NYT nail salon piece. http://gruntsandglam.com/ways-to-patronize-an-ethical-nail-salon-nyc/

6 Common Sense Ways to Patronize an Ethical Nail Salon - Grunts and Glam : Grunts and Glam A logical guide with 6 tips for finding an ethical nail salon in New York City.

I have encountered ignorance about pole but not to the extent of people leaving negative comments or bashing my site (yet). What are your thoughts about this?

Why WSJ Continue to Promote Pole Dancing - Stop Stereotyping for all Women in Every Sport 22 Apr 22 Apr Why WSJ Continue to Promote Pole Dancing – Stop Stereotyping for all Women in Every Sport Posted under: Diary of a Dancer, Features, WSJ News and Events Recently WSJ had our first ever negative comments over a sport!!! The sport was pole dancing, also known as pole fitness. From my exp…

I'm back with a new Grunty Crush of the Week. Meet Keeley Alvarado, Miss Dangerous Curves 2014! She drops some gems about working it in heels and being confident in your skin. http://gruntsandglam.com/grunty-crush-of-the-week-keeley-alvarado-works-in-heels/

Grunty Crush of the Week: Keeley Alvarado on How to be Fierce - Grunts and Glam : Grunts and Glam Dangerous Curves winner Keeley Alvarado talks finding confidence for heels and pole.

*Swoon https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7AF5294ED4

Serena Williams's Version of "7/11" Is a Grand Slam - Vogue Our April cover star Serena Williams pulled a Beyoncé at the BallenIsles Country Club, practicing power shots and Bey-worthy dance moves to "7/11." Watch her...

She has to be a Femmebot! http://pix11.com/2015/03/08/model-who-is-almost-9-months-pregnant-is-so-fit-she-has-abs/

Model who is almost 9 months pregnant is so fit she has abs (PIX11) -- A pregnant Los Angeles model is sparking conversation across the internet for her extremely fit physique. Sarah Stage, 30, has visible abs even though she is almost 9 months pregnant. St...

How one woman found the strength to keep lifting weights, even when the very person who inspired her to do it the most passed away. http://gruntsandglam.com/lifting-loss-finding-literal-physical-strength-death/

Weight Lifting and Loss: Finding Literal, Physical Strength Through Death - Grunts and Glam :... Liz Wayne shares her personal story of sadness and triumph with regard to lifting weights.

Love this! And shout out to ! http://mic.com/articles/110160/8-stunning-photos-challenge-society-s-idea-of-pinup-models

8 Stunning Photos That Shatter Society's Stereotypes About Models Now that's what we're talking about.

Boom! http://instagram.com/p/ydiKklrKd8/?modal=true

Grunts and Glam on Instagram: “The hubs got me some new shoes, yaaaassssss! #polefitness... “The hubs got me some new shoes, yaaaassssss! ”

I'm so excited about this but sad I didn't get a ticket before they sold out. I'm still rooting for many of my Body and Pole instructors, though! http://pix11.com/2015/02/03/flying-high-for-first-ever-u-s-aerial-championships/

Flying high for first-ever U.S. Aerial Championships Pole. Lyra. Silks. Vegas does it and so does Hollywood. Now the best of the best from around the world are coming to New York City this weekend. The event takes places Friday, February 8- Sunday, F...

A word of warning, especially in the age of the internet where everyone is an "expert."

How to Recognize a Good Trainer w/ Makeda Voletta aka The Body Scientist I have been working in the fitness industry for ten years and I made this video to let the average person know what to look out for when selecting a GOOD tra...

This is your bendy body doing yoga! http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/12/31/x-ray-yoga_n_6401494.html?ncid=fcbklnkushpmg00000063

Here's How Bendy Your Body Actually Gets During Yoga Class It's no secret that yoga does a body good, but have you ever wondered what your bones look like as you're moving through your sun salutations? Hybrid Medical Animation, a medical and science 3D animation studio, put together a video to show a rea...

Once upon a time Glutino sent me some gluten free products to try and the rest is delicious history. http://gruntsandglam.com/good-gluten-free-french-toast-special-diet-deliciousness/

Good Gluten Free French Toast and Other Special Diet Deliciousness - Grunts and Glam : Grunts... My experience with making Gluten Free French toast, pancakes and other gluten free products from Glutino.

"If during the day I feel like crying, I let myself cry in private, but put a timer on it and I do a good amount of military breathing and talk God’s ear off." -- Tracy G http://gruntsandglam.com/tracy-g-sway-in-the-morning-talks-fitness/

Grunty Crush of the Week: Tracy G of Sway in the Morning - Grunts and Glam : Grunts and Glam Tracy G of Sway in the Morning gets blunt about finding work/life balance.

As an empathic, highly intuitive, highly sensitive Moon Child, I often get overwhelmed. Here's How I cope: 106-and-Park-07-11-07-20/072012-shows-106-park-freestyle-13.jpg -

Grunty Crushes are back! Today I bring you Ilov, the sexy beast! http://gruntsandglam.com/grunty-crush-week-ilov-sexy-beast/

Grunty Crush of the Week: ILov is a Sexy Beast - Grunts and Glam : Grunts and Glam Ilov Grate from S Factor explains how she went from corporate to teaching pole, and why her playlists are so awesome.

Nicole the Pole gets sexy at Black Girls Pole Atlanta! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uAehvQRSnVw

Nicole 'The Pole' Williams Performs at Black Girls Pole Atlanta Nicole "the Pole" Williams does a sultry routine at Black Girls Pole Atlanta, at Vertical Joes

Roz the Diva killing it at Dangerous Curves 2014. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=brPonNae4n4&feature=youtu.be

Roz "the Diva" Performs at Dangerous Curves 2014 Roz "The Diva" performs at the Dangerous Curves 2014 plus size pole dancing competition. View more pole fitness news and events at www.GruntsandGlam.com.