Share 'This scandal is not a joke and it is upsetting that an invasion of privacy results in entertainment for some,' said Aly Raisman, a fellow member of the 2012 Gold medal team.
It has apparently been popping up on the app with steps being taken to remove the video and report the account.
Beach Fit Dance studio in Newcastle also offers two pole-fitness courses for children: one for children aged under 12, and one for children aged 5 and under.
Maroney's lawyers confirm that the photos of Maroney were taken when she was under 18-years-old; despite the fact that she tweeted the photos of her were 'fake' yesterday.
Friends and fellow gymnasts have taken to their own twitter accounts to defend the privacy of Maroney.
Description: The 35 second advertisement for the GymPole product features slow motion footage of young girls as they swing around the pole, which is designed for adult use.