It could be a scene from any workout class: about a dozen women, outfitted in tank tops and T-shirts, sports bras, and stretchy pants, waiting expectantly for the instructor to begin. The difference?

Any woman over 18 can take the course, there are no formal requirements. Reasons for choosing the course: I wanted to get fit doing something fun outside of the gym and I had heard a lot of ...

My legs are spread open in the instructor’s face as I attempt a basic wrist sit move (where you grip the pole with one hand under your butt, then kick your legs wide open), and she’s telling me off ...

Pole vaulting is a thrilling track and field event, whether you’re simply watching from the stands, or you’re the one jumping. While there’s a lot going on in the span of less than a minute, the best ...