CLEVELAND -- If you're working out for a better summer body the latest exercise craze in northeast Ohio puts a new spin on bringing sexy back. That means letting go of your inhibitions. "Every woman wants to feel good about themselves inside and out and sexiness is a part of that," said Christina Anderson, who runs Be Studios in Cleveland.

She combines pilates, gymnastics and pole dancing to get the ultimate workout. She said taking one of her classes is no walk in the park. "They call me a day later and say I can barely move. I found muscles that I didn't know existed. We incorporate pilates, work on the flexibility and the rest of the time is spent learning different poll spins and versions," said Anderson.

There's a novelty rack for women who need an alter ego to do something like this. There are hats, tutus and jeweled panties. Many women, like yoga instructor Laura Ross, simply want to try something different. "I came for a pilates class first to test out the place," Ross said. She's been taking classes now for more than a month and really likes it. She said, "I get outside of my normal self."

The advanced class takes a lot out of you and many women are sore before the class even ends. Basically it's super sexy gymnastics with the allure of the pole. Anderson said the pole appeals to women because it excites them and men want their women to try it.

Ross said she has found new confidence, which is something everyone can take away from the experience. "It makes me feel really good within my body and it's just a lot of fun," she said. You don't have to be athletic to take one of these classes. In fact some students are in their 70s.

Of course you can get a pole to use in your home, although instructors don't advise it unless you get some training first.

For more information check out Be Studios or call 216-227-9710.