article_snippet: The classes, which require parental consent, usually involve a warm up, basic gymnastic routines, spins on the pole, and pole routines, depending on age and skills level.
article_snippet: If this is purely about fitness, then why wouldn't you choose gymnastics instead of placing gymnastics in a context which gymnastics don't have enough knowledge about to consent to?'
article_snippet: Let gymnastics be kids, instead of participating in an adultified form of gymnastics.
article_snippet: It is wonderful for children to exercise and get fit, and it's been argued that it increases body strength for at least four years now, but there are other, less sexualised, ways to get fit,' Terri Kelleher, spokesperson for the Australian Family Association said. '
article_snippet: Personally, I think young girls should be allowed to do the sport, the sport is an amazing way to get fit. 
article_snippet: I think children and teens should have all rights to start at any age, there is no age limit to being fit.' '
article_snippet: Personally, I think young girls should be allowed to do the sport, it is an amazing way to get fit,' said Chynna .
highlights_snippet: the moves used in routines are meant to have a focus on exercise, strength, and fitness .
  