CLEAN : Poles apart Dancers say their performance is sporting not sexy

The video discusses the evolution of pole fitness, emphasizing its recognition as a sport rather than being associated with stripping. It highlights efforts to change public perception and integrate pole fitness into the sports industry. The latter part of the transcript includes unrelated discussions.

What is the significance of the phrase 'it's a hard sport and extreme one' in the context of pole fitness?

What does the speaker imply about the audience's perception of pole fitness?