Amanda3323 started this discussion ·
Hey I am a total beginner. I am loving this site but I am a little unsure where to begin there is so much information. I need to work on everything. I can train around 3 to 4 times per week as I have a baby. Any tips would be greatly appreciated x
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Hey there! Total beginners are abundant these days, especially ones with children! It's awesome to hear you're wanting to get started, and welcome to the forum! There can be a lot of information floating around, but there are a few ways to help you out! First, there is a "search" function on the site, in case you have a question that you are SURE someone else has asked before! This can also be useful for digging up more information on a topic, even if you do ask. I did this after asking the forum about one move, and found the most obscure, tiny piece of advice, and it totally worked for me! So don't be afraid to go digging around. Second, the lessons are all set out in order- so, you start at beginner, and go through in order as you work your way up! Obviously, sometimes you'll be hampered by flexibility (I know for sure I can't do a split yet, and some of the floorwork moves include those!), but it comes with time, patience, and consistency. Veena also created a 30 day Takeoff, which is meant for people who have a difficult time figuring out what the heck to do for their home workouts, or how to pace themselves. Starting something like this can be daunting, so definitely check out the 30 day takeoff! You can repeat it as much as you want to, as well! For poles, you must realize that not all poles are created equal- many of the cheaper types are not made to take our weight, and they are very dangerous to dance with! As we are trusting our safety and our health to these poles, there are three brands that everyone swears by and trusts: XPole, Lil Mynx, and Platinum Stages. I know many of the women here have Xpoles, and love them to bits! They are one of the more prolific in the biz and have many options, in case you need to quickly take your pole down, or you want it to be able to spin, and if you are uncomfortable putting anything into your ceiling. If you're looking for a used pole, be wary of knockoff Xpoles out there- they have telltale signs (which I currently can't remember, it's been a while) and are not particularly safe. I personally have a Lil Mynx, and have been dancing on them for more than 6 years! I prefer the powder coated (that is, the ones that are coloured), but have also used Stainless steel. My current pole also has the option to spin if I want it to. Lil Mynx comes as one single piece, so you have to make sure your ceilings are tall enough (you can get a custom cut, or just make sure you order slightly smaller than what you have) though they do have an inner pole that extends to fit what you have exactly- you just don't want to be using that part to dance! I find it very nice to have the single piece, and I'm fine with putting a bolt into my ceiling, so it works well for me! Platinum stages hasn't been quite as "hyped" recently as those two, but still have good options if you don't like the other two. Training 3-4 times a week is the average for most people when engaging in any physical activity- heck, I have a hard enough time getting outside for a run that much in a week! It seems to be the "sweet spot" between not feeling like you're getting enough, and pushing yourself really hard. So, with that in mind, remember that rest days are SUPER important, as you will be taxing your muscles, and they won't get stronger if you don't let them rest. You can always do some gentle yoga, or pick up hooping (as many people here have!) if you feel you still need some kind of physical activity on your rest days. The feeling that you "need to work on everything" is completely normal! Just take your time, work at your own pace, and relax. You'll get there!
Veena ·
Yes, I have a ton of info here! As a new pole dancer the best place to start is the 30 day take off program https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/50d407f6-6738-46d9-bca7-32260ac37250 If you don't want to follow a program just start by watching the very first lesson here https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view_category/beginner-pole-lessons and it will explain how to use the lessons :D If you start at either of these points you'll find info on how often to pole, tips for training flexibility and all kinds of stuff! Let me know if you have any other question.
