AllysonKendal
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Oh, I know it’s hard! I actually save some videos from Instagram, so yeah, I have a pole inspiration folder! Instagram doesn’t let you save videos so you need another app for that (geez! Could this be more complex) but I use Instagrab!
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No folders Luvlee… what do you mean?
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Very observant Caz! I’ve just been using my phone for these easy quick videos so I just move it to wherever shows less mess 😜 hehe.
Today I used the front cam and fisheye else and with the low light I really couldn’t get a great focus but I had to be fast fast fast! I needed to get dressed to go out. So sorry for the crappy video!
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A tired day 12. http://instagram.com/p/xxR1UhDLEb
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Iana, I know exactly how that goes! When you don’t have time to do what makes you happy you get really cranky! Or I do anyway. Hopefully you can have some “you time” soon!
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Day 10. http://instagram.com/p/xsC30ZDLK9/
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Exactly what pixie said!
I also have the ankles. They aren’t as anti stick as the gloves (those are like glue) but I really wanted them for protection as my feet were getting so beat up and bruised.
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Thanks Cazz.
I wonder if I can avoid kicking.. well, everything… tomorrow. I think my guest bed should be a murphy bed :)))
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I’m so happy you girls were wondering the same thing as me! I was thinking maybe I was alone in experiencing a lack of change in my cold flexibility and maybe I was alone (and superficial) in wanting to bust out splits in fun places. 😛
I’ll continue to work on my warm stretching and maybe one dayyyy….. 🙂
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Day 9. http://instagram.com/p/xpkTX6jLMc/
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Haha, I didn’t have my sound on… but it looks like the music was dubbed in afterward, so who knows what she was listening to at the time.
But I agree.. not the most kid friendly song!
Cute video though Veena, I hadn’t seen that one.
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Cazzz, delete the period on the end of the URL and it will work 🙂
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I think she is a lovely dancer.. and I don’t have a problem with this at all.
My husband always tells me I’m a bit desensitized to pole dancing. When I show him videos or pics sometimes he blushes at things… he is a better judge of whats appropriate to post on my non-pole instagram. Apparently things don’t phase me.
Anyway, I think it’s fine, and looks kind of fun. I’m wondering if I’d feel differently if the child was male?! I don’t know. Probably not. But to be honest I walk around the house in my underwear sometimes (when its not FREEZING), and don’t really think about it. But I don’t do anything “sexy” around my son.
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You’d need to remove a celing tile and see what’s underneath. Chances are it’s a drop ceiling and you can just remove one tile and install it on a beam… I’ve seen a pic of that somewhere but I can’t find it. But I guess the first step is seeing what is behind the drop ceiling.
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I feel like I’ve heard the same thing as Joel. I’m not sure the truth behind it but it makes sense to me.
The way I think of it (correct me if I’m wrong, this is by no means my expertise) is that lifting builds tight strong compact muscles, while flexibility is about long lean elastic muscle. The two aren’t mutually exclusive but it’s harder to have both. You may need to put in more work to stay flexible then someone who does not lift.
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Well signing up here (even just the free membership) is the best idea… then she can see this thread and click the links to view them demos on instagram… or just give her this link: instagram.com/studioveena
There is also the free 3 day trial for SV so she can check out some lessons!
I think this challenge has been great for me utilizing my subscription. I never really watched a lot of the beginner lessons… and I watched lessons a lot as I was trying to get new moves… but lately I’m working on things I need to improve on… So this has me looking back at lesson I wouldn’t have viewed otherwise.
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Lyme, the related lessons Veena links to are only for the paid members however anyone can watch the demo videos on instagram 🙂
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I had the Xpole sport and I really liked it.. but after a while I wanted spin mode, so I upgraded to the Xpert.
I did like that the sport was super solid though and you don’t have to worry so much about the over tightening thing.
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I don’t know much about lifting, but my guess is it would help your poling (strength is really helpful)… I’m not sure if poling would help your lifting… mainly because I don’t know what lifting entails.
Polebull is a fitness powerhouse, and if she pops in here she can probably give you some insight. Her strength really adds to her style when she dances.
The only things I would think could be potential issues:
Doing two hard sports it may be hard to find balance, and you may be more prone to injury if you push too hard. Even just being sore from one of the sports my effect your other workouts. Also sometimes strengthening muscles can make them less flexible, which may make some pole moves harder.
I do think if you listen to your body and find a good balance the two sports can really complement each other. 🙂
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Silly Question:
So I feel like I see real progress in my side splits (YAY!), even though I haven’t been consistent in my stretching (hopefully this will change)
However I’m still just as stiff when I’m not warmed up. So obviously yes, I warm up before I stretch…. but I’m wondering if as your flexibility increases warmed up… if your “cold” flexibility eventually increases as well.
I know it’s not THAT important, but I’m jealous of the people who can bust out a split on top of a wall or railing or something. You know, those fun photos you take when you see just the right spot.
I know my limits and I’m not looking to push anything… and I know I’m getting ahead of myself because I don’t even have my splits. I’m just curious about other people’s experience. 🙂
Thanks!
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I haven’t used a silicone pole, but have you tried a shoulder dismount from inverted crucifix? It’s a nice exit if your stuck and looks harder than it is.
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I would definitely try without Dry Hands. It possible you’re over gripping, but more than likely its the dry hands, that stuff is like glue!
