LopsiJulie
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I'm not even sure I own a chair! LOL! But that sounds fun.. maybe a chair dance to a disney song… LOL!
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glad to know you are ok though. 🙂
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wow…. pole is unafforable in the US it seems! I pay about 7GBP per lesson. I use to pay 5GBP at the gym but that's also because I was a member (8GBP if you're not).
Also, privates are about 30-50 GBP. And I don't think I would pay 50GBP unless it was a private with someone at world class level (which I have!). Obviously the prices vary so much because some instructors have to rent out space which costs them or travel (gas money), so in the end they are probably all getting roughly the same amount.
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So when I first started pole, we could be up to 6 per pole for 1 hr. The gym manager was notorious for over-booking (it's suppose to be 4 per pole max). I only got annoyed when we were more than 4 because some of the girls are SLOW at trying moves out.
I next went to another studio (the instructor at the other place got pregnant) and we were 1 per pole. I hated it! There was no one spotting you. It was ridiculously tiring and because insulation is crap in the UK, if someone isn't constantly ON the pole, it gets cold fast… so you're working with a cold slippy pole.
Whenever, there are more girls than poles, I double up because in the end, you end up spending just as much time on the pole, but someone else is keeping it warm for you. I also got bored and lonely because I was use to having a couple buddies to chat with.
I think the KEY thing is that people like what they are use to and expect. The older students are familiar with having their own pole, so they are unhappy about sharing. I say give them a chance to adapt and ask for feedback in a month to see if they are still unhappy. If so, you might want to change some things up (lots of suggestions on here).
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i need to feel inspired… *looks through closet* HMPH! Shopping?
*ideas flowing*…
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hmm in the basic dvd, they have alternative of only doing one leg at a time (and it's under my bum). I think that one is ok for the knee as it's just a quad stretch…?
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yes, they use the blocks while in a lunge-like pose (for eg).
With the DVDs they aren't as thorough in explaining as Veena (no one ever really is… for all type of routines, stretching and pole, I find Veena is THE BEST at explaining as it is always the most detailed… true for some people some of the information won't be helpful, but it means that there is info to be beneficial to everyone and all styles). They do explain some bits. I think I just like it for variety. Some stretches I find too difficult and they don't really put enough options for the really really crap people or slightly weaker (holding a bridge for a minute is tough), but I still think the videos are great and would recommend them.
Veena, I like following along stretching routines (although I do also stretch on my own and don't use a timer, but stretch until I feel stretched out), so for me swaping the order and putting different moves in would be off putting. If I'm stretching with Veena, then I'm stretching with Veena 😉 (You don't know this but when you say "hi guys", I tend to say "hey Veena"… heheehe).
At the end of the day gang, we really just have to be honest with ourselves and ask the tough questions: does my lifestyle allow me the time to stretch for an hour 3x a week or would it be better to stretch for 25min 3x a week after my pole sessions? Will I be frustrated if I can't follow along to all the moves on the dvd because there isn't an option for my flexibility level or I don't have enough strength to hold it? Before spending money, I suggest you think about these things a little too… work stretching around your life or your life around stretching? I'm picking the first option. 😉
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OKIE gang! I have both and have done both (Veena vs Valentino).. hehehe!
Okie, my suggestion: if you want to pole and stretch do Veena cause her routines are about 25min long, so you can also pole first to warm up 🙂
The Valentino videos are really good for days off pole as they are 1 hour long and include a yoga warm up for 5 min. Also, with the bro's you hold the stretch for 1 min each and by the end of the hour you are quite sore. Veena is a bit more gentle, doing each stretch a few times with foam roller in between, and holding for 30sec.
Both suggest you can use yoga blocks to help with balance and posture on some moves, but only Veena has the foam roller, which I love, but if you don't have a roller and can't afford one at the moment, I would be tempted to sway towards the Valentino vids.
Again, both great routines tailored to different lifestyles: Valentino = the dedicated, I"m taking time to stretch and put it into my schedule, and Veena = I'm dedicated, but need to cook dinner and do laundry before the kids get home, so I can probably fit in the 20min session while the chicken is baking and the clothes is in the dryer. 😉 I'm thoroughly enjoying the combo of using both. I've just started though, so can't tell you much abotu the effects on flexibility.
(Veena I hope you don't find anything I say offensive, as I love the fact that your stretching videos are short and compact, but I also enjoy doing a longer stretching session on some days!)
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@ottersocks: can you please send a link of the video 🙂 I'm having trouble visualizing this.
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oh and if you have lots of money lying around get an x-stage cause then you can take it outside on sunny days… tan and pole at the same time. BOOM! So correction: my next pole will be a 45mm spinning x-stage https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
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great choice. I have a 50mm xpole, but tried a 45mm twice and LOVED it both times! It's soooo nice for hand grip and not different enough to disrupt my leg grip. One other suggestion: if you can fork out a little extra get a statct AND spinning pole (the one that gives you the option). I didn't and regret it because for 50 pounds more I could have played on a spinning pole. Now if I want one I'll have to buy a WHOLE new pole. And well… I really wish I had a spinning one! HMPH! Next pole I get will be a 45mm spining pole (xpert xpole probably).
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my fav bit is on the second pole when she is in a layout close to the ground and then swings back up the pole. 🙂
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sair we should have practiced tonight together cause my workout sucked 🙁 Maybe then I'll get a couple moves like hers..
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<3 oona. she is what made me excited about pole. Her and a Pantera routine i saw when I first started pole. I was like "yes! this doesn't have to be sensual".
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YES! I HAVE A GREAT SONG IN MIND!!!!! 😀
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woah check out 2:23: body wave extended splits!!
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0:33 – burst out laughing! Lots of leg swinging.
I also love how the girl wearing a helmet kicked herself in the head. 😡
Gosh Sair, makes our splits attempts seem ridiculous with these girls hopping in and out of them!
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Veena, I'm going to try to V out 🙂 I like the way it looks. 🙂 I was having trouble exiting for my routine and was doing an inverted V, but now that my hammy is a bit upset it's not good. This looks like the perfect solution.
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Just come over to mine and you'll get it. Guarenteed! 🙂
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x's on the base? I have an x-pole sport… not sure it has that 😡
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I HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM!!!
It happened last week and I tightened a bit and it stopped, but now it's creaking like mad. I loosed the whole pole until I could take it down (but didn't) and then retightened and it kept creaking. It's the celiing area 🙁
Does this mean I'm not fully on a joist? It's driving me mad cause it makes this sound when I'm just walking around. It's like super angry!
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Happy birthday!!! I've been away from SV for way too long apparently! summer holidays completely throws me off! I'm glad I caught this post though and can wish you a special year… may it be the one that you get your iron x 🙂
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Thanks HellsBells… that's pricey! 😡
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Do they ship to the UK?
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Personally I would go see physio therapist and ask for injury prevention exercises. I would show them videos of what we do so they can see where we place strain etc. 🙂
