I finally got it!

hannahpc started this discussion · 5/14/2010

I finally got it! You all probably know that feeling all too well. I just experienced it for the first time today! 😀 My 45mm chrome xpole arrived today, ive been playing around. This is my FIRST time on a pole! 😕 I was soooo scared. My hands kept sweating and i was just nervous. I was just moving around a bit trying different things, making sure my pole could withhold my weight 😛 , once i 'kind of' mastered the half spin, i thought id give the fireman spin a go. I ran to my computer, watched the lesson a few more times. Ran out tried it again, I bashed my foot, my knee, my shin. I kept trying, ran back to watch the video again. I kept dropping really fast before i got a rotation done (I dont have much strength + im bigger) And then suddenly BAM. I did it. All the bumps and bruises are going to be worth it. Day One is over. I now realise how important those strength lessons of veenas are! I can see how good the tennis ball strength exercise is perfect. Perhaps when i get time ill edit (I ran off to watch veenas lessons soooo many times) my video footage and post my practice. Anyone else felt like this? Share your experience! 😀

4 replies

MommaBear · 5/14/2010
It really is a great feeling! 🤸 All at once it just kinda "clicks" and your body does what it is supposed to do and it is awesome when it just suddenly comes together and works! Congratulations! 👍
reenie aka Mysfit · 5/15/2010
Woohoo!! Welcome to the addiction! It only gets better(or worse lol) from here on in! I a covered in bruises most of the time..........People have asked if i have started martial arts or if my hubby has taken to beating me.....LOL Nope............all pole related. I bruise every time I work on a new trick/maneuver/spin/hold..... until that point(s) of contact gets used to it..........I bruise. Hence why I am staying away from SM...........(for now) my traps are already so flippin tight most of the time cuz I spend too much time in front of the computer or cradling the dang phone between my ear and shoulder........... What happens when ya work from home............ I see clients for PT, sports conditioning/pole lessons in the mornings and book keep and prepare taxes by afternoon. Can't wait until I have enough clients to train that I can tell all my "shoe box" business men to flutter their clutter on to someone else. 😀
hannahpc · 5/15/2010
😀 You are not wrong, its sooo addictive. I need to pace myself so my body will repair! Day 2 today was awesome. Experienced the 'I finally got it' feeling again! Should rest a bit tomorrow. Maybe practice some floor moves instead.
tiggertail · 5/15/2010
Congratulation on your first fireman!!! You sure got an addiction with pole, once you get that feeling you'll want it over and over again 😀 When I began, I was training every day sometime 2 time a day it's easy to get caugh and forget to let your body get some rest, but it's worth it. Now I train every 2 day and if I really need to do something I'll work on my flexibilty. Wish you a lot of "I got it " feeling in the next week/month 👍