Pole practice accountability thread!
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I'm in! I'm currently doing Veena's 30 day take off program. I've already made up my pole practice schedule to continue on after the 30 days are up. It looks something like this... Monday-Veena's Pole Strength Routine and work on 2-3 beginner pole moves Tuesday- Veena's Front and Middle Splits Routine Wednesday- Rest Day Thursday- Shoulder and Hand Stands Friday- Floor Work, Transitions, Free Dance Saturday- Veena's Front and Middle Splits Routine Sunday- Rest Day
Just finished recovering from a back injury that was unrelated to pole. I pinched a nerve or something in my lower spine, and I couldn't walk for a few days (had to take it off work) and then I couldn't really do anything strenuous (even crouching to pick something up). But I finally (and safely!!) got back on the pole last night! I took it very easy, only did a handful in inverts, but mainly just flowed. So happy to be moving again. :) and I followed you back, can't wait to see you post!
Anzia ·
Wild Lotus, wow! Impressively organised! You'll make fab progress with that schedule. Keep us updated :) Sierra, that sounds so painful :( Glad it's better now. It's soooo frustrating being forced to take time off. I managed some better inverts in class tonight though they're still not back where they were. I'm taking tomorrow off from pole as my upper back has worked hard the last two evenings and I'm feeling it, but I'll do wrists, hamstrings and abs in the morning and some stretches in the eve. That's the plan, anyway :D
Today was supposed to be a back mobility day but in the spirit of listening to my body i did lower body instead. Veena's hard core warm up followed by front splits routine. Actually had to leave before I finished the routine, we ran out the door to go see the partial solar eclipse!
Amani ·
I feel so much better to see I am not the only one with this issue. I haven't had time off but I have gained some weight which is discouraging. Yesterday I made a list of goals on index cards and hung them on my wall by my pole. Hopefully that will add structure to my practices BUT I have to get myself to practice more. Freestyle, splits, and handstand seem popular on this thread. They are on my list too.
Slkysmth ·
So I have been following this thread since the beginning with the thought that I would chime in with my goals when I have them together....well, as you can see, I am just now jumping in. I am really impressed with everyone's personal goals! Inspiring! My struggle(s) I have are not enough time in the day! I work fulltime, have kids in sports, dinners to prepare (because my family can't seem to prepare meals...Grrr), house chores, grocery shopping, dog to walk, and on and on and on! I use to go to the gym 5-6 days a week after work but when I do that, i don't have any time to pole. I am trying to figure out a weekly routine that I can incorporate that will have a better balance of pole, gym time, and family. I am struggling with finding my freestyle dance at home so I find myself doing the technical part of pole a lot. This is all fine and dandy but what good is the technical stuff if I don't know how to pull it into a dance? I love what I read about posting note cards. I seem to forget what I want to keep practicing until after the fact. I am going to perform at a local studio in January and want to have my routine down and my combos solid. So that is one goal. My others: to work on my splits, to be able to go into a particular hold. (Don't know the name of it right now but u can do the Ayesha from it and well lots of stuff), find my freestyle, oh! And I just got a spinning pole so to be able to dance on spin mode! I am open to suggestions to reign in my sporadic poling, gym, life cuz I am all over the board right now! So yesterday I played around with my daughter and her friend on the pole and today I did the splits workout by Alethea. Don't think I will have time to so anything tomorrow but will let u know!
Anzia ·
Good luck Amani and Slkysmth! I too like idea of written goals (which apparently research has shown makes you 30% more likely to achieve them than if you just think about them) so I'm pinching the idea of a goals poster in my living room where I pole. And a 'combos to try' list! And a pole practice journal lol! Slkysmth, I'd forgotten about spin pole. That's another one I need to add.
I would love it there was something like Veena's (great) 30 day programme for when you've finished the 30 days...Just trying to work through the tutorial videos isn't working for me, I need more structure and a plan. Every day my pole stares at me accusingly :(
I'm about to start my warm up... Does anyone want to do a Skype session?
Slkysmth ·
If I was home I would so skype with you!!!
@Sarah Carr If you look further up this thread Wild Lotus posted her weekly workout plan and I'll post mine here too. It might give you some ideas on how to make your own or just modify one of ours to suit your schedule. Sunday: lower body flexibility, working on splits, Veena's routine or a stretching DVD. Monday: upper body/core, conditioning, pick 3-5 upper body/core conditioning lessons or Veena's routine, pole work. Tuesday: lower body, cardio, dance class, hooping, freestyle. Wednesday: rest day, foam roll, flow motion routine, light dancing, walk, conditioning for small muscle groups (ie. Hands/feet) Thursday: upper body/core, flexibility, back mobility routine. Friday: lower body/core, conditioning, pick 3-5 lower body conditioning lessons or Veena's routine, pole work (with focus on lower body lines, pointed toes). Saturday: upper body/core, cardio, hooping, freestyle, choreography. Remember to warm up before you start and do some light stretches when your done. None of my workouts take more than a full hour and many take much less. The idea is to just do something everyday!
SToast ·
So I was sitting on the floor talking to my son like I do every single day. When I got up I had a shooting pain from my hip up my back. I must have pinched a nerve or something because it is not pleasant. Just walking hurts. Every time I put weight on that leg. I've got an appt with my massage therapist this evening so we'll see if she can help. If not it's off to the Chiro for me. I've written my goals on my mirrors in front of my pole. Since my pole is in my bedroom I see my goals every time I go in there. I'm a visual person so this is a HUGE help to me especially when I don't want to workout. I'm also going to hang up a picture of a move I want to get to help motivate me. Thank you pinterest for having multiple pictures of every pole trick out there!
Anzia ·
Hope you feel better soon SToast. That sounds awful.
Got in some hooping practice today. Was going to pole too but ran out of time. 😔 Looking forward to a Skype session with luvlee Monday afternoon.
Anzia ·
Yesterday I did 3 hours volunteering at a nearby fayre, then ate cakes and drank wine instead of poling. Today is a new start! (The cakes were pretty good though!)
Anzia ·
Did a run and stretches. Private lesson tomorrow!
Didn't feel like doing anything when I started, but after warning up I really enjoyed my stretching time.
Slkysmth ·
Hi everyone! So Just a brief update. Thursday I did a split stretching DVD and over did it and aggravated something. I'm ok, just can't stretch that Hammie right now. I did shoulders and abs on Saturday and Piyo on Sunday (love that class!) I got my new spinning pole up! (My hubby is awesome!) too bad I'm too sore to do anything on it. 😕 I'm gonna try to go to class tomorrow and work on some inversions. Happy poling!
Anzia ·
Hope you're better soon, Slkysmth :) Enjoy class!
Slkysmth, if you have a foam roller you should try it on that hammie. Feel better soon.
Slkysmth ·
Thank you dustbunny! My Chiro said i strained/pulled it where the hamstring muscle connects to the bone. It's in the most awkward spot! O_o I look like I'm icing my...well...you can figure it out! Yikes it's cold!
Anzia ·
I'm in so much pain :( I wish new moves didn't hurt so badly. I need to watch Veena's lessons on a few things to pick up some tips. But - a non painful one - I got my first ever aerial invert! I only tried on my good side so I'll try the other side as well next time. Really pleased :D
Well I did my conditioning today just before a scheduled Skype with Luvlee. Then we poled for an hour. So I'm wiped! Good news, I got my SG aysha thanks to a couple tips from Luvlee. The camera was running so hopefully I'll have a pic up soon!
Anzia ·
Well done db!
Slkysmth ·
Well done to both of you!! I am unsure if I want to go for a jog, gym time, pole or a combo of two?! 😊
