Anzia
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No way! I was so excited to read that. My phone is always on silent too. I put the sound back on, volume on loud and tried all my challenges (6 of them now!!! My poling had better improve after this!) but it didn’t talk to me 🙁 I feel unloved and rejected by an app lol.
In other news, I’ve reset the push ups challenge. I hadn’t really done push ups before and I’ve realised I was doing them wrongly (too shallow) to be effective. So today I started again (I was on 23) and managed… 4. Going right down to the floor and slowly back up is sooooo hard! My poor arms! -
So, in case anyone has an app crash in future:
Start test = X secs
Day 1 = X
Day 2 = X + 20 secs
Day 3 = X + 40 secs
Day 4 = X + 40 secs
Day 5 = Day off
Day 6 = X + 40 secs
Day 7 = X + 60 secs
Day 8 = X + 60 secs
Day 9 = X + 60 secs
Day 10 = X + 80 secs
Day 11 = X + 100 secs
Day 12 = Day off
Day 13 = X + 100 secs
Day 14 = X + 120 secs
Day 15 = X + 140 secs
Day 16 = X + 140 secs
Day 17 = X + 160 secs
Day 18 = X + 160 secs
Day 19 = Day off
Day 20 = X + 180 secs
Day 21 = X + 200 secs
Day 22 = X + 200 secs
Day 23 = X + 220 secs
Day 24 = X + 220 secs
Day 25 = X + 240 secs
Day 26 = Day off
Day 27 = X + 260 secs
Day 28 = X + 280 secs
Day 29 = X + 280 secs
Day 30 = X + 300 secsI’m feeling quite nervous now I’ve looked ahead!!
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Hi Amy, I have both perspectives because I attend two different studios (soon to become three, I hope!). I also have Veena’s lessons on here which IMO are essential for anyone wanting structured progression with an emphasis on good form, correct technique and safety – but I’m preaching to the converted there 🙂 I watch the relevant Veena lesson anytime we learn a move in class, but would absolutely be comfortable using them without classes too. Another good resource is Aerial Amy’s blog which has tips and videos for various moves at different levels.
I think if you like the social aspects of a class, it’s worth trying another studio as they are all so different and it can be such good fun with a group around you, but with Veena’s lessons, a crash mat and – ideally – a spotter for new moves, you’d be fine at home.
Finally, never be afraid to refuse to try something, or ask for a modification, in class. For example, one studio got us to do one handed spins way too soon for me. Like you, I’m quite safety minded, so I just said I didn’t feel I had the strength yet and I kept doing my spins two handed for about a month after that. I can now do one handed on my dominant side but still have to go two handed on my non-dominant side. I’ll get there, but my point is that if something causes you concern, listen to yourself and insist that the studio takes your concern seriously. If they’re any good, they will do 🙂 -
If anyone wants me to type up the challenge timings on medium (what mine’s set to) for plank, I can do. That way we can keep going even if the app doesn’t cooperate!
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Day 9 done! 😀
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You sound like you’ve achieved a lot – I’m in awe of your skills – but of course if you’re not happy, it won’t feel that way to you. And I agree with Raven Kai. We have one life, and it trickles away so quickly. So if you want changes, go for it and know you have our support on here. If you were a coaching client, I wouldn’t start by asking what you want. That’s too big and (probably) too far away to see clearly right now. I’d give you a Wheel of Life to fill in so you can take stock of all the different aspects of your life and figure out where you are most satisfied and least satisfied. Right now, you might feel like nothing’s right, but there are likely to be better and worse bits. And they affect each other. When you see your current situation clearly, it’s much easier to figure out what you want to change, and how, and the bitesize steps to get there. You can Google for a Wheel of Life to do – there are a ton of them out there, usually with instructions – or I can email you one of mine to use. (Not touting for business, I promise 🙂 I’m not seeing clients at the moment – too busy poling!!)
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Well done grayeyes! PoleTigress, that definitely counts and don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. ‘There are many routes to a successful outcome’ and all that jazz…
Ferrous, I’m on Android (Samsung Galaxy S3). -
I’m with you, sassylina! If it gets too hard I will add in extra ‘repeat’ days to acclimatise more slowly. Just starting tonight’s challenges. I hate the wall sit!!
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I’m taking the 30 days as a guideline, not a stick to beat myself with. (Not easy for me as a schedule-loving perfectionist!) On Fri I had some deep tissue work done, so I took Fri and Sat off. I intend to pick it up again tonight. I’m managing the increases so far, but my start point was pretty poor so the increases are still quite reasonable. I may feel differently by day 15 or something! I think if it’s a struggle, it’s better to dial it back a bit and keep doing *something* even if it’s modified or less time or whatever. These challenges can feel like an all-or nothing, success or failure thing but in reality, doing anything, no matter how small, is a massive positive impact for our fitness and represents a success! High 5s to all of us!
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Wow!
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I’ve had two sessions with Ellie now (above) and think it’s fab! She’s a really good instructor and the sessions feel very effective. Also, because she poles, I can explain what I’m struggling with and she gets it straight away and knows what to work on to strengthen/stretch the appropriate muscles. Highly recommended – I’m really pleased I got in touch with her from this thread 🙂
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I’ve read that back pain happens when your core quits supporting you… so maybe 74 secs is the max your core can do right now, and then it starts quitting and your back has to take over for the last bit? Maybe repeat 74 secs another day or two and then build up from there? Back pain bad 🙁 But I’m really glad the V Sit is working out better for you! Woohoo! 😀
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Smaed, it might be worth trying uninstalling and reinstalling the app?
CloSmo – thanks! I found the difficulty level now I know where to look 🙂 Apparently I’m on medium. Had I realised sooner, it would have been set to easy!! -
Audrey, the app I’m using is “30 Days” by OwenTech from the Google Play store. I think it might be a different one to what everyone else is using because it doesn’t have levels of difficulty. It’s really clear/easy to use though!
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http://sportsmedicine.about.com/od/abdominalcorestrength1/qt/V-Sit.htm
There’s a pic here, and if you look on YouTube there are tutorials. It REALLY works your core – I can hardly hold one (weakling!). At pole class, the instructor uses it as part of our warm up. I find it much harder than plank, but easier on my back. There are probably lots of other good core exercises too that could replace plank – this just popped into my mind because it seems pretty effective. You could still use the challenge app and its timings, just subbing the plank for this or another exercise of your choice 🙂
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Why not do a different core exercise instead? I’m sure no one would mind and I agree you don’t want to risk hurting your back. You could do a V sit instead, or something else, and hold for increasing amounts of time so you’ve still got a 30 day challenge 🙂
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My quads are aching! 🙁 Tomorrow I get a day off some of the challenges – but not the wall sit! Another day of torture before I get a break from that. 101 second plank today which is a definite improvement 🙂
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I use Bloch Elastosplits (not quite slippy enough on the carpet, sadly) so I’ll add some packing tape over the toe/ball of the foot to see if that helps. A mat will be next! Thanks both 🙂
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Day 2 of all challenges done and I’m knackered! 80 second wall sit (can’t even imagine doing 5 mins!), 81 second plank, 17 leg raises, 11 push ups (yes, my starting point is very poor) and 38 sit ups. Stretches will have to wait until tomorrow! Everyone’s doing so well, thanks for the inspiration 🙂 Talking of which, the app I’m using gives an inspirational quote for each day of each challenge. My two faves from today: “There are 7 days in the week and someday isn’t one of them” and “This month’s choices are next month’s body”. I’d best stick with it then!
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I don’t have a solution, but wanted to post to say you’re not alone! I couldn’t do the challenge last week because I’m on carpet and can’t do the pirouettes properly. I get halfway round and have to give the pole a shove to keep going! On the plus side, if I ever get to try them on a hard floor, I bet they’ll seem really easy by comparison…
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I’ve started the plank challenge, and also (in a moment of madness) the push ups, sit ups, wall sit and leg raises challenges :/ They’re all things I’ve been trying to do anyway so I may as well get some structure on it! Eeeek! Only got a 60 second plank to start with – my core is so weak! – but thanks for the tip Kate 92 as that will really help.
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Thanks Robyn 🙂 That sucks about the elastic. I’ve ordered a pair now, so fingers crossed for this batch!
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Happy birthday to StudioVeena! This is a great community and the tutorials are an incredible resource. Thanks so much for the work and commitment you both put in to this x
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That’s fab! Love it! I’ve been trying to do the same thing recently, inspired by a latin and ballroom dance class I go to, but obviously far less well being a beginner at both. This is so inspirational as a standard to aim for. What lovely work.
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Yay! Well done!
