Koidragon
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Completely agree – and as much as it means spending more money, I would always, ALWAYS, advocate getting someone with rigging experience in to set up lyra (or silks). The tension and pressure put on that one little swivel point is excessive, and shouldn't be taken lightly – it is far to easy for the rigging to fail and you to land on your head… 🙁
Here are some earlier posts with lots if information
https://www.studioveena.com/forums/view/4fd6bacc-2160-4cac-a5b6-4c620ac37250
https://www.studioveena.com/forums/view/5233a171-2368-4693-baaf-3c890ac37250
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I completely agree with this – I used to do parkour (for about a year), and then some fall training after that (long before I did pole) and it has made me a lot safer when upside down than I think I would have been had I not. Even just walking around I trip over less than I ever used to 🙂
I also look forward to hearing more! good stuff
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What is it your (soon to be) husband likes? Is he a sexy matching lingerie type guy, or would he be blown away by you walking into the room wearing a football jersey and boy shorts? Does he like costumes (naughty nurse etc), or perhaps nothing but a thin chain around your tummy with a tiny padlock, and he have the key? The honeymoon night is about the both of you, about you both celebrating each other. You obviously can rock the sexy outfits, so make this something special for the both of you, something fun or cute or meaningful – whatever is important to you both as a couple 🙂
Other than that, get things that YOU feel good in, because I can guarantee whatever you are wearing, if you are feeling good in it, he will be clamouring to get you out of it 😛
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I would say definitely no. Lyra is completely different to a pole, and needs a professional rigging point, with the correct aparatus and carabinas. Something bolted into a ceiling point meant to support a pole which touched the ground cannot hold a lyra and a person. Sorry 🙁
(my partner is a circus rigger)
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Agreed a thousand fold – I had a rotator cuff injury and was told not to go back to Brazilian Ju Jitsu for 4 months. 3 months in, I just went to 'watch' – which of course no on can just do – I then re-did it and was out for much, much longer, and it really affected further training on pole and in martial arts. In order to fix it I had to do a lot of exercises, and build up a lot of extra muscle. 4 weeks of no pole is nothing compared to the alternative.
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Yep abcollins, that's exactly what I mean 🙂
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Emnemz, if you do squats and deadlifts that may be exactly what abcollins is talking about – I have the same problem, my quads are over developed and hamstrings very tight, from years of leg weights and martial arts. I have found a few exercises that have really helped – but one of the key things is to really concentrate on flexing your core and your quads as you lift and point your toes – flex so hard it hurts.
An exercise that has really helped me too is to sit on the ground with your legs straight in front of you. Point your toes, flex your calves, then flex your things/quads. Hold this for 30 seconds. Then release, and do the same again, lifting each leg 10 times each side. I actually touch each part of my leg as I flex it to really focus my engagement. 🙂
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Hi Michaelaarrghh,
Protein powder (and such supplements) are exactly that – supplements. I personally use protein powder – a female catered formula in that it is lower in carbs, low sugar – but still whey. I really enjoy it, I have taken protein supplements from my old weight lifting days and spent a lot of time then trialing with and without to see if it is effective for me – and it is. Sometimes you need to try a few different ones to find one that suits you. I would be happy to help you choose one 🙂
I personally prefer whey, but there are a lot of people who like cassein, and for the really serious, whey and cassein (although not together). I like to take me whey after eating, usually in the morning. There is a lot of information out there though on when you should take things and how much etc – here is just one example
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/satternorton.htm
Take away the marketing and there is some information there – but realistically, you aren't doing this for massive bulk, so really, just take it when it works for you. I know people who take theirs mid workout if they are doing a long session – gives them a food and energy boost.
My results have been more that I recover better – I tend to hurt less, and find I feel I have more energy, and feel stronger. Don't get me wrong, it isn't he-man type increases – this could also be a simple caloric increase, nonetheless, I definitely have received benefit from it.
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The NWZ-W273 – it comes in a 2GB and 4GB – I know when I got mine ages ago they really ranged in price so look around 🙂
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The sony ones I mentioned are wireless 🙂
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I have used the sony ones before, and they are great – they stay right where they are supposed to and are lovely and clear, with easy to navigate controls, playlists and shuffle function. They hook over the ear, and have a soft cord that goes behind the head. They also weren't insanely expensive from memory – but get them from somewhere like best buy where they are cheaper than directly from sony. They are waterproof too from memory…
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Please please research this properly before going ahead and getting yourself a hoop – you need to have the right 'graded' rigging, as well as carabinas (always use a spinning carabina especially if you are rigging from a high point) and the understanding on how to properly rig the set up. There are a lot of rigging options out there that are not graded properly, and you need to make sure you know how to identify any stresses in the fabric of the rigging (never use metal chain) so you can replace parts as they wear out (for example, if you drop a carabina, when to know if it is no longer safe to use). I personally have seen what happens when the rigging fails – and it was user error in this case. Also, you need to work out what you will be hanging it from – will you be rigging double point or single, will it be for doubles etc.
Here is just one example of lots of information.
http://community.simplycircus.com/tutorials/aerial/aerial_arts_faq.htm
Lyra is absolutely wonderful, but there is a reason why it isn't as common place in homes as say pole is. 🙂 🙂
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Pole burns (or pole kisses as I like to think of them) unfortunately do just tend to happen, but less and less often as your skin get's used to it. I got them a lot in the beginning and haven't had one in a long time… Just like the bruises, you get used to them and will probably end up wearing them as a badge of honour (or that could just be me…) Also you will learn not to grip too tightly on static so that your skin isn't catching as much – spin mode isn't a problem as you are spinning on the pole rather than around it (generally speaking).
You did however say in your forst line you wanted a slap 'round the face… ok then…
"Suck it up princess!"
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By the way, welcome to pole, it is a lifestyle that loves you back 🙂
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Thanks Chem, that does make a lot of sense. 🙂
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On this – Chem, in what way did you find the powerball helped with forearm pain? I have tendonitis and already do a whole mess of things to assist it, but am always looking for extras (I use a grip master for example, have lots of stretches etc). I know a lot of my drummer friends use the powerballs, but am curious as to how this helped specifically with pole – ie, what sort of pain were you getting before (if you don't mind me asking).