Charley
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I found the Genius of Flexibility in stock at a local Borders – I am going to go buy it today!
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Also who is staying with who?
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Congrats on your success! What an amazing accomplishment! I am still much further away than you are. You look great!
I linked an article I liked about foam rollers and a good youtube video of some exercises. I feel like I am so bad at explaining and I had to research too to figure out how they work. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_lol.gif
I think it’s helping me so I do recommend them.
http://sportsmedicine.about.com/od/flexibilityandstretching/ss/FoamRoller.htm
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It’s the same grip as superman – I haven’t done a deathlay in a while so I’ll go do one and pay attention to the grip area.
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In the ceiling lay I am bracing my ankles/lower calf against the pole and using a tremendous amount of ab strength to push up and get my shoulders back and against the ceiling as well. You really need to brace against the ceiling so be aware of where the stud is and try to line up with that.
Take this in baby steps, first see if you can shouldermount up into position – it’s harder than it seems because ideally you want your butt on the ceiling and cross legs around pole…get this stable. Once you are able to do that then work on just letting and go and gently trying to bring your torso up – no fast movements on this one, take your time.
Working with a partner is a great way to build up the strength for this one and "feel it" but up in the air is different so really work on the first part – shoulder mounting flat agains the ceiling. Make sure you have a buddy with you too! Don’t try it alone!
Super good luck! I can’t wait for pics!!!!
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I had better NOT get nominated https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_lol.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_lol.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_lol.gif Good thing I am in MI because my https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_lol.gif dinky shorts have caused a stir – and not a pleasant one… https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_lol.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_rolleyes.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_redface.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_eek.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_surprised.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif
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You are so not even close to fat or even looking 50!!! I am glad you aren’t letting dumb boy remarks get you down. This was the first time I had seen you dance and you are so pretty!!!!! Keep it up and keep posting. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif because I am subscribed https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif
You can also make it so you have to approve comments before they go up – I usually do that but I get tons of people who hit the dislike button lol! Can’t please everyone.
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The foam roller is similar to the idea of getting a deep tissue massage.
It’s supposed to break up fascia which is similar to scar tissue and keep us from being flexible and getting out muscles to stretch. Fascia covers the muscles – I guess like a webbing. I learned about them from Alethea and started using them right after I warm up before I stretch. I am not sure if it’s helping or if just the stretching is doing the tricks but I dropped 2 inches in a week and a half! With a little more increase my jade will be flat.
For splits – I noticed I am tight in hamstrings but also my hips are kinda tight so I have been working on getting my hips to open up too.
i hope that helps a little. I have been using my roller daily and it no longer hurts – so word of warning it will be painful at first but very much worth it. Try to find a really hard foam roller (the black ones.) because I found I don’t feel it much on my hamstrings and calves – I have a blue one.
You are so doing it right – stretch constantly – retrain the body. I am so happy for you that you ot your hammys back to normal in just 6 weeks!!!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
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also instead of holding stretches longer, try doing reps…hold for 60 other side, go back hold for 60 other side – that will help too. There’s no proof holding a stretch longer than a minute really does much more.
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Are you really warm when you stretch? Have you tried a foam roller to break up fascia? Are you holding stretches atleast 30-60 seconds? i recommend 60 seconds.
Many people have seen great results from yin yoga. You might also try stretching a couple of times a day to build up that muscle memory. Are you stretching the right areas? For splits its about hammys, thighs, calves, hips and back. my stretching regiment is atleast an hour daily and sometimesI try to do it twice a day. Make sure you aren’t starting at capacity but just at a mild stretch then sink deeper into them, you might find that you are able to go deeper because your body has more time to acclimate to being stretched. Over stretching can cause even more inflexibility.
The thing is us inflexies need to train our bodies constantly because they have sat so long not being flexy. I am struggling right now too – I need the splits in 6 weeks and counting and I am wondering if I will make it. I will probably get knocked points at uspdf reg because I don’t know how flexy I can get between now and then.
Also take good care of your muscles when you aren’t stretching – lots of water and minimize caffeine, nicotine and alcohol as these have a negative effect on muscles.
Oh and make sure you don’t do more strength training then stretching – an hour on pole equals an hour of stretch.
We will get there https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif and don’t forget to check out Bendie Buddies in the chat on thursday for more tips and hints.
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Can I purposely tell Panter NOT to go to Toronto so I can get to meet Stepahnie Storm???? I would love if you came for the weekend – we would have soooo much fun!!!!
Okay so as with all of my events – we are going to make a weekend out of this!
10/9 Pole Jam – let’s meet everyone before Pantera boot camp! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
10/10 Master Classes with Miss Pantera!!!!! YAY!
10/10 evening SHOWCASE!!!! Open to everyone who wants to perform all levels welcome and super secret surprise to be added soon!!!!
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Cool! We are FB buddies now! If you seen anything you like let me know and I will ask Cheryl if it’s ok.
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If you like any of these http://www.facebook.com/#!/album.php?aid=2075126&id=1224746402&ref=mf let me know I can ask my friend who takes my pictures if its okay.
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Here’s 3rd place in the bi-polar comp hiphopjoe from ATL and I forget her partners name – such a unique and awesome routine! LOVE IT!
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It sounds like much of your problem is that Jennyne is in it because she is a "matriarch of the pole community" but I just want to point out that MOST of the matriarchs of pole were strippers at one point so they might not find the song at all offensive whereas someone who wishes to not be associated with stripping would find it offensive.
I don’t think people like the song because of the video. Many pole dancers like dancing to songs like this. Think about all the songs that have pole in them – they are all pretty derogatory towards women if you think about it. I’m in love with a stripper? Smack That? Both of those songs talk about poles and are demeaning to women if you think about it.
I don’t have a real opinion on this since I really don’t like the song https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_lol.gif It’s not my type of music for sure. But I do dance to I’m love with a stripper because its slow and sexy and I like feeling sexy https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif
Just wanted to give some food for thought.
