Oh Gosh, Just Stuff To Say!

secret_shelby started this discussion · 3/21/2009

Soooo I saw a couple people were posting achievements and yesterday just happened to be the first week mark for me! Moves I've learned: fireman "flirty" fireman flying fireman front hook back hook closed front back hook (still not graceful at it though haha) pinwheel (knee and ankle) cradle (ishhh) carousel (ishhh) reverse grab (also not quite graceful at it haha) sitting lady and an elbow stand : P I have sooo many bruises and even a blister on my right palm (good think I'm left handed!) but at least my arms are getting used to it (less soreness!) and well damn pole is addictive! Thank goodness I got my pole right before spring break... I DID have a few questions though: Is it normal for my hands to sweat a lot during the pole practices? Will it go away once I get better?? Cause seriously I feel like my hands sweat so much! Some days worse than others, but on the bad days I have to wipe my pole between almost every move! I am gonna invest in some MightyGrip but ideally I wouldn't have to after getting better at the moves... Andddd it *is* normal to get bruises and the occassional palm blister, right? Haha I kinda have a high pain tolerance so I don't know if I'm just pushing myself too hard! I'm definitely gonna get some arnica gel from whole foods asap... Advice is always welcome and appreciated!

10 replies

Christa · 3/21/2009
Hey there! You sound just like me...LOL...I am covered in bruises! I've had my pole for 1 month now. I got a blister on my right palm after my first week. It took it a while to heal, but since then, I haven't had any blisters. 🥂 My palms sweat like crazy, too! Sometimes I have to wipe the pole between almost every move. But then other days it's not that bad. I asked about that on here when I first started, & everyone advised me that it's perfectly normal & will get better with time & practice. That's about all I can tell you snce I'm such a newbie! 🤓 But you are definitely in the right place, because everyone here is super nice & extremely supportive. Best wishes! ~Christa 🌸
Rouge_LAmour · 3/21/2009
Sweaty hands: normal, ensure the pole is clean (use meths to clean), ensure hands are celan and free from any oils, creams etc. Soap and water them prior to session. Mighty Grip etc are great for big grip, but awful for spinning on static. Rosin makes a great noise. Also check for allergies as many have nasty chemicals that bring out eczema. Blisters: normal if you're a little OCD / perfectionsist, therefore normal. Old rockstar remedy for blisters is to dip the affected area in vodka. hurts. crazy pain hurt. 🤸 Bruises: absolutely, totally normal. get arnica. Internally as drops or pills and externally as cream.
secret_shelby · 3/21/2009
Yay thanks guys! Definitely made me feel a lot better! And though I make sure not to wear creams before I pole, I also neglected to wash my hands with soap and water which seems like it would help quite a lot. Although, I'm not sure if I'm man enough yet to dip my blisters in vodka! hahah sounds effective but painful! I'll stick with neosporin for now : P
kerrierou · 3/21/2009
i'd say "not woman enough" lol hey, men don't know the pain we deal with on the pole, never mind childbirth! lol
secret_shelby · 3/21/2009
Haha so true! Actually, it has been proven that women have a much higher pain tolerance than men (which comes in handy for childbirth, I'm sure!) - a good example is my 105 pound sister getting a 7 hour ribcage tattoo (the most painful spot) and not flinching compared to big muscly guys getting arm tattoos and crying like babies : P Although, I'm still hesitant to dip my hand in vodka... hahah
Foxy_Rei · 3/23/2009
I too suffer from sweaty hands, and I'm also a newbie - about 2.5 weeks now. 🙂 I have a couple bruises still from my first week, too. Both are normal, as the other girls have told you. just thought I'd comment about the pain tolerance: my husband had to be pepper sprayed for his training, and all the women that went through it said they would rather go through child birth again than get pepper sprayed. He did it, and he said he kinda wants to do it again just to see if his reaction would be the same. Meanwhile, I have a 16-month-old and cringe at the idea of being pregnant because the memories of labor are still very vivid in my mind.
Trena · 3/23/2009
The girls have all told you about bruises etc. so I wont repeat what they've already told you. Just wanted to congratulate you on your achievements so far! Well done! 😀
Former member · 3/23/2009
you're doing so well!!!!!!!!!!! im so excited about all the moves you know, the girls pretty much covered everything but like trena i wanted to congratulate you 🙂
glitterhips · 3/23/2009
good job! i am not a beginner but you got a couple spins that took me a while..and i still cant do reverse grab so very good! i have sweaty hands too and if i wash them with dish soap before that seems to help. it is very drying though so you might want to use some heavy lotion after you're done poling for the day. mighty grip helps but if you do any spins while you use it, it tears up your hands so i'd recommend doing it on spin mode if possible. keep up the awesome work ive been watching your vids and you're progressing really well!
DeaconJungleCatPoles · 3/23/2009
i'd say "not woman enough" lol hey, men don't know the pain we deal with on the pole, never mind childbirth! lol You darn right about that!!! I have a new found respect for ALL pole dancers! I have pain in body parts I didn't even know I had LOL Also In the last week I've seen body parts that I didn't even know I had. Like the back of my knees. I've never seen the back of my knees before LOL Heck I've never seen my back before before last week!!! hehehe Forget child birth, you're not a REAL WOMAN OR MAN until you pole dance!!! hahaha Jungle CAT 🐱