Progress...

Breanne started this discussion · 4/23/2011

I bought a pole a while back thinking I'd pole non stop, but I've just been so busy that I haven't really had the energy, I almost feel like I couldn't progress to the level I want so why bother? That isn't meant to sound soo negative lol, I just don't have much flexibility, my strength isn't great either, I think the purpose of this thread is to ask if anyone started from minus 0 and have surprised themselves with how much they've accomplished? I'm hoping this will give me the motivation, thanks so much!

5 replies

dustbunny · 4/23/2011
I was sooooooooo weak when I first started poling. I couldn't even lift my feet off the ground! That is totally normal. You will get strong quick, even if your only on it for an hour or two a week. I have learned to do so many things that used to seem impossible; shouldermount, flag, and aysha being a couple of the more recent ones. :)
EvaRut · 4/24/2011
I was in really bad shape when I started. I was like my instructor said, a skinny fat girl heheh. I couldn't do one pull up on the pole or one push up, I was so weak and stiff and hadn't done any exercice since I was a little kid. I always hated sports and thought it was time to get in shape. In 2 months I could already see difference, both strength wise and in the mirror. Just keept at it when you have the time and you wont regret it :)
EvaRut · 4/24/2011
Oh and after a few months I was also really close to the front splits only from doing 10 - 15 minutes of stretching after each pole practise. I wasn't even focusing on it. Wich is another good reason to not give up. Even if you won't reach the level you want to you will really get a better looking and functioning body :) And you never know. Alot of us polers if not most of us have become better on the pole then we ever thought we would :)
Later · 4/24/2011
Hey Breanne, I know how you feel completely. I started in January and I couldnt do spins properly, (although I did any way :S) I hung from my shoulders and it looked terrible. I could not do a pole hold. I thought I was in pretty good shape too for what ever reason. I had no body flexibility what so ever. I am able to do the front splits now on and off depending on the day and how warm my muscles are. My body feels so much stronger, although I am not able to do Aysha's or jack knifes I feel that I am doing pretty well considering I have only been poling for 4 months, almost 5 now I guess! If you dont have the time thats understandable but if you get time dont not do it because it doesnt feel worth it because trust me it is! It feels amazing to stick a move that you have been preparing to do or trying to hard to get!
hookedonpole · 4/24/2011
Talk about starting from 0, and add to that starting at 52 yrs old! That was about three years ago and have accomplished more than I ever though possible. One of my blogs talks about changing my focus about trying to work on too many things and not being patient. I pole mainly for fitness and strength building, so my focus is on that. The accomplishments are just icing on the cake :) I found that even if I practice off and on, strength is building without realizing it. I am not flexible and don't work on it too much. I just accept where I'm at with my body and do what I can. From not being able to do a pole hold, to where I am now, even if it took three years, is exciting. I hope this helps.