Tammy Morris was interviewed by Vancouver 24 Hours about the fitness level it takes to be a gymnast on a vertical pole.

"There's just this common misconception that the pole is for strippers," Morris says. "Strippers use poles, but it is used in various art forms. It is used in circus and it's used in fitness.

"When you take that dance element out of it can be quite manly and impressive."

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