Jenn1989
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Over the past year I’ve lost 2 pant sizes but my weight is the same as before. My arms, back and abs also look way more toned, and I can eat a lot more without gaining fat. It’s intense stuff, totally normal 🙂
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I agree, Drysol is great. In canada it’s just on the shelf but it costs closer to $30 here. I’m trying to remember to put it on every night because it does help a lot more than tite grip.
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Good thread, I’m looking for ideas myself!
I really like cupid to shooting star to Marley to superman, although half the time I get stuck at the superman part, lol. -
It took me a long time to feel comfortable upside down. Using spotters, crash mats, and starting super close to the ground is what helped me. Eventually you always know exactly where to put pressure to not fall down, and the fear goes away with that confidence. I will admit that for some reason butterfly and being face down still freaks me out sometimes. Handstands used to be terrifying for me, but once I did a few with help, I slowly got over it and realized I wasn’t going to die, lol. It takes time, but it does get better.
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I really like to use the Myfitnesspal app when I feel like my eating is getting out of control, it’s really easy to use and helpful. Just getting back on the pole should help a ton, I can eat a lot more than usually when I’m poling on a regular basis. Good luck 🙂
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some of my favourites at the moment:
Maybe- The Gathering
Make a Shadow- Meg Myers
Serpents- Sharon Van Etten
The Greatest Light is the Greatest Shade- The Joy Formidable
Tumblr Girls- G-Eazy -
I have a 45mm TG, and I like it! The grip is good, although I kind of wish I went with a 50 because that’s what I learned on. (Most people seem to prefer the 45 though). It’s also good for sensitive skin or allergies.
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I have sweat problems too, and I actually like to tack the pole with Tite Grip. I know it’s not the intended use, but I find that it really helps my whole body grip and it stays on the pole a long time. It seems to get rid of the sweat as I pole, and I don’t need to wipe as much. I’ve tried Itac2 for my body, but I wasn’t a fan, it’s actually TOO grippy for me. I put some on my knee pits and thighs, and I kept getting stuck transitioning into moves. Another product good for sweating is Drysol, which is an extra strength anti-perspirant that goes in at night and stops sweating for long periods of time.
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So far I’m the only person I know with this problem, BUT if you have bad metal allergies to nickel etc. chrome may give you a reaction. I break out in hives all over when I use chrome poles, so I’m loving my titanium X-pole. This doesn’t seem to be a very common issue though. Personally I like the 50mm better, but that’s because it’s easier for body holds. Hand grip is much easier on smaller poles, especially if you’re petite, so that’s probably a good choice for a beginner. I have a 45 at home, and use a 50 at the studio. They each have their benefits. As for grip, I’ve used chrome and titanium and I can’t really tell a huge difference between the 2.
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I have major space issues too, and I decided to put my pole in the kitchen. It’s the biggest room in the house, so all I have to do is push the table over and I’m good to go. I got a couple thick foam mats to go around the bottom for when I’m practising to protect me from the tile.
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I struggle with split grip when inverted, probably a strength issue. Do you think chin-ups are helpful in building strength for that hold? I just got a bar last week and have been working on them, but I’m not sure if it’s the same muscle groups.
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After putting in the promo code for the 3 days free, I can definitely see why it’s worth paying for. The lessons are explained really clearly, and it’s easy to find exactly what you want to see. The quality is a lot better than most of the tutorials on YouTube. I don’t have a pole at home, but it’s a great reference to go over before going to a studio. I will most likely be getting the membership soon 🙂
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I have super sweaty hands, and I like the gloves for when I’m practising a strength move and I don’t want to worry about sliding. I couldn’t do a shoulder mount until I used the gloves to get a solid grip, and then I was quickly able to do it without.
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At the studio I go to there is also a lady in her 70s who comes in sometimes and does spins and everything, she’s awesome!
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I don’t use the spin mode much either, I’ll usually try a few spins on it at a time then go back to static because I haven’t figured out how to control the speed good yet. The other day I was practising pretzel, and when I came down I almost face planted I was so dizzy, haha.
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Check out some videos of Emma Haslam, she’s proof that bigger girls can absolutely be awesome at pole. Here’s a link to her on Britain’s Got Talent: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqzUI5t9qJ4
Gaining the strength to do a lot of the moves takes a lot of time, effort and patience. It’s only your first week of the program, eventually you’ll get less and less sore, and the strength will slowly build. I couldn’t do a single push-up or pull-up when I started either. 🙂 -
I have this problem too. After each individual move, the pole would be too slippery to continue, it’s very frustrating. I’ve been experimenting with some different grip aids lately. I was using Dry Hands for a long time, but I’ve found that it actually makes me MORE slippery when I apply it directly to my hands. I’ve had better luck when I tack the pole with it, and then wipe the rest off my hands, (although it doesn’t last long). I’ve also used the Tite Grip anti-persperant, which I find the most useful on my feet when practising moves such as Cupid. A lot of the girls at my studio like it a lot. Lately, I’ve found that just dry wiping the pole and not using anything else has given me the best grip. I could never get one-handed or reverse grab spins until I started using a completely dry rag, then suddenly I could fly around with one hand no problem. Sometimes I’ll tuck a dry rag under my bra strap so that if I climb up and hit a slippery spot I can give it a wipe before going into a move, lol.
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Just an update- taking an allergy pill beforehand really made a difference. my knee pit got a little itchy, but I didn’t get anything anywhere else on my body after an hour and a half of poling. Hopefully this will continue to work as a short term solution until I have a different metal pole. 🙂
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I got some airius to try beforehand, benadryl knocks me out too. Hopefully it will clear up quickly, I’m going to wait until it’s all healed before trying again.
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Before I had actually tried pole myself, I was only interested in watching the videos of crazy advanced routines. They were super impressive to me, but also gave me the expectation before starting that I was going to fail because of how impossible a lot of the moves looked. Now that I do pole, I prefer watching videos of girls who are closer to my own level because I can appreciate how much practise and work goes into learning the simpler stuff. It’s also fun to see people advance and get new tricks for the first time. I can’t say that I really feel bad about myself when I see a video of a pro, because I know they started as a beginner too and worked to be where they are. I’m just starting to get more comfortable with intermediate level tricks, and if I’m feeling discouraged, I just think back to my first class and how much my body has changed since then 🙂
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Are you talking about the back of your ribcage? I had the same thing and left it for a week thinking it was a muscle strain and would heal on it’s own, but it turns out I had a dislocated rib that is pinching. I didn’t even know until someone pointed out that it was sticking out more than the other ribs, and I could really feel the difference too. Maybe see a chiropractor just to be safe?
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I must add that I still hate climbing up high. I’m absolutely terrified of heights and as soon as I get more than 2 “steps” up, I totally start to panic and can’t do anything >.
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I don’t know what causes them, but my legs are covered in spider veins (always have been). I always wonder if they are the reason that I bruise so easily. My legs are black and blue after every session, more so than any of the other girls.
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Very helpful responses as usual 🙂 I changed my hand position and it really did make a huge difference, I was able to flip all the way around. Now for the fun task of trying to hold it properly while my thighs are on fire ^_^
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Lol if I go with my first pet/street I would be Bonsey Windemere, not very sexy! If I go with current, I’d be Mya Brodie, a little better! 😀
