AriFerrari
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Thanks Lyme, I left her a message! 😀
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Of course, S…being a home poler in recent months can really be a struggle but chatting and sharing with you has certainly made the experience sweeter. I completely agree that the connections through SV are priceless. <3
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Jenyne takes the cake for pro's for me. Whenever someone asks me about pole or thinks that it's just a foo-foo dance class…I show them the same video that Krissykiki linked. That's what pole is all about for me! She's such a wonderful perfomer.
I love Alethea, too. She's quite the sexy bad ass.
I, too, have to say Veena is an inspiration to me. Aside from her wonderful pole skills and beautiful personality, her ability to unite this amazing community is absolutely admirable. I am still surprised at how peaceful, supportive, and inspiring this site remains. Not many social networks can pull that off.
As for fellow Veeners, I adore S girl, she is such an amazing dancer and person. We met on SV and are now email-pals. She recently performed in her first competition, and rocked it <3
PA was my first pole Skype date, and she is so encouraging, inspiring, and fun!
I also admire Kyrsten, I seriously bookmark a crap ton of her pics and videos to go back and try things out.
For flexy, I love Llalinka and as I was just telling her in another thread, Katana. I could die for either one of your hamstrings!
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Lyme, GLUCOSAMINE! When I started aerial silks, I swore I had arthiritis. My instructor insisted I start taking glucosamine daily. So glad I listened. I buy the 2/a day formula because I don't have time to keep up with the ones that want you taking like 6 pills a day! It takes a little while to really set into your system, maybe a week or two, but once it does all your joints will be so relieved. It has even helped the aching I get in my knees when I run.
I'm sure it would also help those who get joint aches from pole.
This is the one I use:
http://www.puritan.com/glucosamine-chondroitin-045/triple-strength-glucosamine-chondroitin-msm-joint-soother-017895 -
I was injured very early in my pole journey at a studio with untrained teachers and it has affected and held me back to this day. I strained a rhomboid in my shoulder from inverting too early and I still continue to suffer from occasional muscle spasms, a year and a half later.
Many of us use the logic that it's the dancer's responsibility to research an instructor's qualifications, experience, teaching style, etc. before taking their classes. Honestly, when I took my first pole dancing class, I didn't take it seriously. I was so excited watching my instructors be awesome and when it was presented that I, too, could be flipping upside down and doing awesome tricks, I never even realized I'd just committed to a serious and dangerous sport. The instructors didn't make much emphasis on this factor either.
Within a handful of classes, I was already injured and it wasn’t until after that I finally did some research and found that pole studios don’t require certification. Obviously, the research was a little late. Some experienced polers may be reading this and judging me for not doing the research sooner. In hindsight, I realize it was pretty stupid I hadn’t. Yet, so many girls start classes just as new and oblivious to the world of pole fitness as I was, including the risks.
Certification doesn’t guarantee a great pole instructor, but it does give them ideas of how to provide safer and more well-rounded classes. You can be an amazing, talented, top of the list dancer and still never know everything there is. As a future teacher, my education will never stop because there's always something new to learn and a new way to present it to students. I would hope pole instructors would want as much education and experience under their belts as made available to them to provide the best and safest classes they possibly can.
I 110% agree with Megan12, if anything personal trainer certification is the best bet for instructors. It teaches about the body’s mechanics, needs, and abilities, which will ultimately keep a dancer's body healthy and safe.
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I can reccommend dry hands for sweatiness, but my issue is my palms not thighs. And it does leave a little white, chalky residue but not much.
For body grip issues I use Mueller Stickum Spray. Especially in my elbow to keep from getting too sweaty for elbow grips. Not sure if you can get it in Germany but you can certainly order it online. Plus, it's really cheap! So even if you have to order it from a US site, I can't imagine the additional shipping will be too bad. I use it before I even start sweating though, it kind of keeps it at bay. But wetness will not effect it much, my inner elbow stays sticky even if I run it under water. Just BEWARE, you only need a light spray because it has some major grippy power.
http://www.homerunmonkey.com/homerun-mueller-stickum-spray.html?gclid=CM-Es8iiorUCFQjznAod3WAAOg
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Thanks for the suggestions ladies, I will work on elbow grips for tolerance and try the variation in the YT video with holding onto the thighs. Perhaps I do need to work more on involving my back though, where should the pole rest on the back?
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I agree, Chem, it’s important to do your research. But, unfortunately, many newcomers know so little about pole or even the risks that they don’t even think to check on a studio or instructors background. I had no idea when I started that really anyone could buy a couple poles and rent a space and open a studio so easily. I still feel that like most gym instructors and personal trainers, studio owners/employees should have some reputable training/experience with physical fitness before they can teach in order to have more awareness about what pole requires of the body and what the body requires to perform pole safely. That doesn’t promise a great or safe instructor, though, but it does promote it.
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Debbie Plowman was paralyzed in 2010 when she broke her neck and injured her spinal cord falling from a CAR, and she'd been taking classes for 2 years. That is an advanced, dangerous move!
I think it's a major concern for the pole world that a lot of studios are being opened up by and employing inexperienced instructors. I really believe that certification to teach should be mandatory, rather than just getting away with students signing liability paperwork. No offense to any instructor who hasn't taken this path, but I've just heard/seen too many instances like this where first time polers are being taught advanced tricks. Unfortunately, all the stigma surrounding pole keeps people from realizing that this is a real and, in my opinion, extreme sport that needs to be regulated.
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Cool! I liked it 😀
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I’ve spent most of my life in NC. I love it here, Raleigh is a great city as well as Charlotte and Asheville is also a beautiful place with so much art and culture. Definitely a more artsy, folky feeling there. Not to mention the coast. Beach, mountains, city, and country are all just a day trip away from each other 🙂
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D Luxx, thanks for sharing the FlowJo info, I live in NC and do aerial arts. Never heard of it before now 😀
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Hey ladies, check out this forum I just posted on the Spoonk accupressure mat. I received it last night as a Christmas gift and after one use I already felt relief in my shoulder!
https://www.studioveena.com/forums/view/50d737e8-4cd4-474f-9010-32cf0ac37250
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No need to feel embarrassed, we all need a little help sometimes. Being strong enough to know when to ask for it is honorable. I have no kiddos, but I will keep you and your family in my thoughts <3
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Congratulations to everyone 😀
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I also have the same lingering rhomboid strain. I know for a fact it's my rhomboid because I've seen a doctor and physical therapist/massuease about it. However, I was always curious why it was the left side when my right is my dominant/inversion side. I have also started aerial training (various apparatus: trap, lyra, hammock, silks) and notice that my shoulder has been feeling slightly better. Most likely from the even distribution of upper body work. I never thought that too much muscle on one side could cause issues with your spine, but reading all of this, that makes absolute sense!
I am going to start working both sides every pole practice now!
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Sounds good, good luck with the sale and keep us posted 🙂
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Hi Leah,
Sure I will send a message to your inbox on here with my personal email.
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Hi Snowwhite,
I may be interested in purchasing your Xpert. Do you have any photos of the pole? Also, would you be able to give me an idea of shipping costs from MN to NC or how you plan to ship + weight so that I could get an estimate?
Thanks!
Ari
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Ladies, thank you SO much! Your responses have definitely reassured me. My mom scared me to death saying it sounded like arthritis!!! I have to admit, that had me freaking out a bit.
All of what you have said about the stronger grip required for silks makes sense. Especially Miraine saying I may have a newbie deathgrip. I have to admit, I was also guilty of that when I started pole, too!
Nikki, you commented that it may take longer for my hands to strengthen if I only take classes once a week. In your opinion, or anyone elses on here who practices/teaches silks, do you think that once a week is sufficient for aerial training? Currently I do pole about 2-3 times a week and plan to add some occasional running soon, I don't want to overdue it, especially since pole and aerial seem to use a lot of the same muscle groups. Yet I also don't want to underdo it, if that makes sense?
Either way, thanks a bunch for reassuring me about the problem at hand, literally, lol!
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I forgot also, which has been sad earlier by others
* Water, Water, Water!
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There's tons of great advice here, some of which I've read through and the rest I plan to when I have more time.
Personally, I've never had a six-pack per say, more of a four pack lol because I just haven't gotten my lower stomach quite where I'd like, yet 😉 ! I did lose between 10-15 pounds last year by watching calorie intake, eating healthier, and exercising more. I was at my lowest weight loss while I was running 2 times a week plus practicing pole regularly. I have slacked off in my running and put back on the last 4-5 lbs I had lost. I think this was mostly because I was burning more with intense cardio than I am now. I plan to start back at running, like yesterday lol
For me though, Bloating seems to be one of my biggest issues where my tummy is concerned. I have had lots of issues with gas, constipation, etc in the past.
Some things that help me are:
* No soda
* Probiotics
* Chewable fiber tabs
..and believe it or not
* Better posture!
This made a suprisingly big difference in my stomach's appearance. I just made a goal to stand up straighter. I focused on it in the car, when walking in the hall at school, and standing in any line. Those were my mental cues and it developed better posture habits over time. Standing up straight requires engaged core and shoulders, pole is a great way to strengthen those areas but you have to stay conscience of your posture when you start working on it. Slouching pooches your belly out.I'm by no means advocating a quick fix for belly fat here, just a few tips that have helped my stomach look better and feel better too 😀
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Need advice!
I've been working on my flexibility about twice a week. Last week I had a really nice stretch session and got to where I can hold my foot with my arms overhead (don't know what this is called) and also did a coccoon (with a heel cheat, but still better than I ever expected.) Yet, I'm still struggling with a few inches to my right side box split and several inches for my left.I have always had somewhat tight hamstrings but what seems to be the most constricting (painful even) area when I'm trying to get into my stretch is the tendon on the back of my ankle (achilles) it feels so tight! I've point and flex while stretching and attempting the splits hoping to loosen it up but to no avail, it just stays so tight and causes a weird sensation and my front foot even shakes vigorously while stretching it? Does anyone have advice on this?!
Thanks!
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Ooh! Love this! Fall comes around and I'm a pumpkin junkie! Two easy and favorite recipes:
2 Ingredient Pumpkin Cupcakes
Makes 121 Can Pumpkin Puree
1 Box Yellow Cake Mix (I've also tried Swiss Chocolate Mix and it's just as awesome!)Preheat oven to 350
Combine ingredients in large bowl, mix with mixer until smooth
Spoon batter into greased or paper liner lined muffin pan
Cook for 20-25 mins (stick a tooth pick in the center, if it comes out clean, you're done!)
Let stand until cooled, ENJOY!Pumpkin Pie Smoothie
(I posted this as a status on SV, but here it is again)1/2 Banana
1/3 C Pumpkin Puree
1/3 C Plain Greek Yogurt
3/4 C Vanilla Almond (or Soy) Milk (I've used 2% in a pinch and it was still yummy!)
Few Shakes of Pumpkin Pie Spice
4-5 Ice Cubes.
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Keex, I'm a little late to contribute to your playlist but love this thread and wanted to add a few faves of mine ;D
Radioactive by Imagine Dragons
Cut My Teeth by Peggy Sue
BTSTU by Jai Paul
Rock On by Freeland
Light as a Feather by Norah Jones
Unsuffer Me by Lucinda WIlliams (Alethea)
She Don't Want the World by 3 Doors Down (Alethea)
The Mission "M is for Milla Mix" by Puscifer
Whatever You Like (cover) by Anya Marina
Too Close by Alex Clare
Syrup and Honey by Duffy
Lonely Hands by Angus and Julia Stone
Sail by Awol nation
Vermillion pt 2 by Slipknot
