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Thank you! Yep, a little more stability would be appreciated!
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Thank you! My main concern was the size and everybody seems to agree that there’s no difference. I think I can tolerate a heavier shoe if that’s the case. Thanks!!
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Thanks ladies! So I am going to assume the same sizing and be prepared for a heavier shoe. I want 8 inches so I guess that the weight difference will be even more noticeable than with lower heels. I have strong legs so I hope I can cope with it 🙂
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Take it slow, you may want to follow Veena’s flexibility program. It’s key to be consistent with training, at least 3-4 days a week once you get used to it, less at the beginning (1-2 times). Always warm up very well, I like doing my flexibility sessions at the end of my home poling sessions. Sometimes I even do a second warm up if I feel I need it, for example, if I have been training upper body and I want to do the splits. Your timing question does not have an answer, everybody is different and responds different to training, also your background, age, etc. has an impact. It took me about 6 months to have a flat split on my good side but I was not very far away, maybe 3-5 inches or so. Besides Veena’s programs, I like Fit and Bendy – Get Bent DVD.
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Verticality in Houston has good press, but I don’t know it personally.
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And by the way, I’ll be travelling 10 days in July, focusing on hiking and other outdoor activities. I look forward to that break too!
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Grayeyes, Tropical, I hope you both are feeling better. I’m also in the same age range (I’m 44). When I started poling, I could not do two days in a row, even being fit, and I injured myself. Now it’s OK as long as I alternate hard/easy days that don’t stress the same part of the body all the time. Challenges are not always balanced in that sense, you may have 3 reverse grab days in a row, then 3 knee pit intensive moves in a row, etc. I try to prerecord and balance as much as possible, and take days off. I agree it can be hard, long challenges (14+days) especially.
About the studio vs. at home discussion, I personally feel the studio more challenging, in the sense that I’ve been pushed sometimes to do things I was not ready for, physically or mentally (I guess you’ve heard about my Butterfly story…). Or if my wrist was a little sore, that was a handstands day at the studio. I prefer poling at home because I’m in control. I still go to the studio now and them to build my foundation, also the variety keeps me motivated. -
Same here!! I’m quite overloaded at work with travels, etc. so I’m quite stressed out. Just yesterday, I wanted to do a cross knee release that I can do in my sleep in normal situations, but yesterday it felt a little scary the first time I tried. The Butterfly was my nemesis for months, I believe because I was pushed to try it for the first time in class when I was feeling tired and not willing to do complicated things (that’s why I had signed up for a lower level class that day!), so it felt terrible and I carried the feeling over for months. Pole is demanding both physically and mentally, so I think it is normal that when we are going through tough times in our lives, we are more scared than normal. It is stress that we add on top of what we already have. I would say, listen to your body and do not do anything that does not feel OK. That day you may want to focus on floorwork, or spins, or transitions… we are not machines, we are human beings and we have good and less good days.
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To be honest, I would not choose any of those shoes for pole or floor… besides the metal details, I don’t think that ankle strap can provide enough stability, it’s too thin. They may be OK for chair or lap dancing.
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Veena, it sounds you are talking about me 😃 I can invert and I think thanks to that I could feel “comfortable” and controlled in the inverted position when I entered the BM from the sit. I’m still working on my shoulder mount, I can do it but feels meh (I am planning to do your program in August after my vacation). I totally get what you are saying and I concurr!
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I agree, stress plays a major role… when I was learning the cross knee release, I could only do it on my relaxed days. On stressed days, it felt terrible and I was not even confident to let go.
Regarding BM, I also agree that the best way to learn it for first timers is from a tumble, more specifically, from a sit. I don’t get why people teach this right away from a shoulder mount, which is quite hard on its own plus not the safest way to invert… -
The candlestick option sounds doable, thanks!
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I think so. Have a look at this… no instruction though: http://www.polefreaks.com/handstand-training-brass-monkey-entries/
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I’m also interested!
There is a lesson in CRNP on how to entry from the floor, it’s call Spinning Brass Monkey. I think you need a great deal of flexibility though, I tried and I was not able to lift my extended leg high enough to hook on the pole.
Since the floor option is not achievable for me, I think the easier way to learn is from a sit. Are you aware of any tutorial? -
Thanks! Feeling much better today, almost normal. I rested the area and applied Arnica and Vanicream that was what I had at home, also Aveeno Sheer hydration that is my daily lotion. I note down the Aveeno Eczema and soothing for future issues! I think I will wait two more days until it feels 100% recovered and try the Gemini and see how it feels. Now I have skin burn on my shoulder due to many shoulder mounts 🙁 I have sensitive skin and I guess I’m more prone to issues.
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Thanks! I think Aveeno for Eczema is a great suggestion, it has worked well for me before. I’m feeling better today thankfully.
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In my humble opinion, yes, definitively, way too much to handle. You need rest days. You need to give time to your body to process and interiorize what it is learning. It’s hard to commit to one program only because life happens. So commit to three or four… extremely difficult. You can eat an elephant bite by bite, but not all once.
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I’ve been dancing on x-stage lite for 6 months now. I like it. It took me a couple of weeks to get used to the platform, but now it’s fine. Not ideal for floorwork, you may need to modify some moves. Also it’s a little noisy if you are wearing heels. But overall, for me it has been a great improvement vs. dancing on carpet with limited space. I don’t know the other brand.
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Good choice PoleAdventures! Personally, I don’t think ketosis is healthy in the long run. Eating everything in controlled portions and being mindful of sugar and bad fats sounds better and more sustainable.
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Good luck with your exams! Body does change with age by the way… How it changes is also written in your genes I think. But of course there always room to improve whithin our nature 😉
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Have you checked Amazon.com? Most grip aids can be purchased from there… you don’t need to purchase from the grip aid vendor necessarily.
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I used to run half marathons before started poling, maybe that’s why I don’t think pole provides enough continuous cardio effort. Yes, it does provide some amount of cardio, specially if you do flow, but I don’t think that the 4min that a song typically lasts is enough… It’s more interval cardio, ups and downs, but not the same as typical aerobic activities. Both interval and continuos provide benefits.
Poleadventures, our genes define our shape in great extent… Unfortunately, that’s not easy to change. I think the hormonal balance has something to do as well, controlling where people gain/loose volume. Be mindful of the sugar you take! That’s not only the sugar you put in your coffee… it’s hidden everywhere! Read the labels 😉 -
You cannot spot reduce (unless you want to get surgery) but you can spot tone.
In order to reduce that wobbly thing, you’ll need to lose fat overall… Cardio, streght training and being mindful of what you eat (and drink) is the way to do it. Personally, I don’t think pole provides enough cardio. You cannot be pole dancing non-stop for 1 hour, like you do when you run or cycle. I would recommend you added 3 cardio sessions minimun to your pole routine, maybe start with 20 minutes, but you want to do at least 30 per session, ideally longer (40-60min). You can also play with the intensity, do shorter, more intense workouts, interval training, longer, slower pace sessions… I recommend running, since it has many other benefits for women and you can do it anywhere, but please check if it is right for you.
Besides, you may want to increase your core work. If you do Veena’s routines, you may want to add more reps or weights.
But keep in mind that each body is different and it may be difficult to change… our genes control our shapes. I know I will never have skinny legs If you have improved overall, that may be more than enough! Wanting to improve is very legit, but always love your body 💕
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I use Aveeno sheer hydration (blue lid) every time I shower and it’s absolutely perfect. It lives up to the name and it’s like wearing nothing. Before pole, I use medium. I have dry skin and live in a hot, dry climate now. I may add Mighty Grip powder or iTac, depending on what I’m planning to work on.
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I have a muscular body and I’m proud of it. It’s not perfect, but for me, it’s a proof of my fitness and exercise throughout my life. It is easier to have a non muscular, soft body, than a toned, muscular one. I was muscular before I started pole dancing. Maybe my arms and abs have a tad more definition, but I don’t think pole dancing has made a great difference. But it has made a great difference in my mind and body awarenesss. Maybe I’m being positive about my body thanks to pole dancing.
