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Pole Fitness and Supplements?
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Hi everyone, well just as karma would have it, I have been bitten in the ass and have to reevaluate my long standing beliefs in supplements. I think in the week I was writing my comments above, I managed to overwork my right wrist (doing pole, pressups at the gym, lots of gardening then pole again) and it’s been really painful since. To compensate, I have used my left arm too much and now that is hurting. Couple of weeks later and with a bit of a vacant brain, I have worked out that it might be my ‘summer diet’ that doesn’t include a lot of the regular power stews and soups that have been keeping me strong during the winter. So, thanks to all of the info from this post (and more research on my particular diet) I am feeling quite comfortable to go out tomorrow to get some supplements!! Don’t get me wrong, I’m still of the opinion that we should try to eat our vitamins in the form of fresh food, but I have come to believe that if I can’t be arsed to cook on a more regular basis, that supplements are gonna have to bridge that gap for me. Needless to say, I feel a bit of a dick, but humbled by my body telling me that something is amiss.
I will of course keep you updated 🙂 -
We all change our opinions on things, so don't wory. It's part of being human. Hope you start feeling better soon!
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I came across an article this morning while reading my latest July/August 2013 issue American Fitness magazine. The article is http://americanfitness.squarespace.com/nutrition-supplements1/
In the article, Berner (2013) states "before consuming any over-the-counter supplements, always discuss usage with a physician to help determine any safety or interaction risks." I point this out because there is an important issue Berner is trying to get across in this article: supplements can cause interactions with existing medication regimens. It's important a physician is aware of the supplements you're taking in order to consult you on the potential risks that can be associated; such as decreasing the effectiveness of prescribed medications, causing toxic levels through absorption, etc. Another safety issue Berner discusses is purity of product. Because supplements are not regulated by the FDA, it is difficult to known exactly what is in supplements. Inadequate regulation of dietary supplements means there's no way for consumers to know what many supplements actually contain or how pure the product and its ingredients are (Berner, 2013).
In addition to safety issues, the article also discusses the World Anti-Doping Agency code. This issue has been a question in the back of my mind for quite some time. Pole Dancing is striving to become a nationally recognized sport however, currently pole dancing is not regulated by any governing agencies such as the WADA. If pole dancing is taken to the level of sport recognition in the future, the ingestion of such supplements that may contain substances that are strictly prohibited by the WADA should be taken into consideration if an athlete wishes to perform on a professional level representing the sport of pole.
Just a couple things I wanted to bring into the conversation that I found were interesting in this article. Thanks for reading!
References APA Citation
Berner, C. (2013). Nutrition supplements: Part 1. American Fitness. Retrieved from http://americanfitness.squarespace.com/nutrition-supplements1/
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