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I was cleared to pole 6 weeks post c section. However, it took a while for my torso to “loosen” up again. I couldn’t body roll, twist well etc for a while. I was very active during my pregnancy and started to dance 4 weeks after delivery (avoiding any ab work). It took a long long time for everything to feel normal again. just be patient with yourself as you get back to it. your body has to heal from the pregnancy and the trauma of the c section. it may take months to a year to get back to your previous pole self. follow your dr.s advice about when you can start resuming normal activity. if they say no at 6 weeks, I would listen. I know somone whose sister went back before being cleared and she gave herself a hernia and had to get more surgery. best of luck and best wishes on the baby
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veena, how do you get into that from the cartwheel? (I assume you mean split grip)
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i had a contractor put mine in because it was 11 feet in the air. he bought bolts and put a few washers between the bolt and the mount. just bring the mount to the hardware store and tell them what material you are installing them in. I dont know what to tell you about the wire warning- sorry.
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so sorry for the triple post
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so sorry for the triple post
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congratulations on your pregnancy. I am now 9 months pregnant and poled into my 8th month. However, I stopped inverting at 6 months, and also stopped taking the more intense classes at that time. my last 2 months of poling were very dancy classes and I modified moves (on and off the pole) as needed. week by week moves went down the drain-lol but I had a great time still getting to see all of my friends. I also was able to work on my flexibility a little!
I had Dr.'s permission to pole as usual up to 6 months (of course working around the belly once it started to grow) , but I had been poling for over 2 years at an intense level 3-4 days a week prior to getting pregnant. I performed at 4.5 months, and I would have to say my stamina and lines were not the same- but I love to perform and performed at the studio on the same poles we use for class. It was still a good experience and in a very familiar venue. I also performed at 4 and 8 weeks pregnant, not knowing I was pregnant. It was business as usual for those performances. In the end you 1. should consult your dr about if you can continue to pole while pregnant, and 2 . use your best judgment to not compromise your safety and health. IMO now is not the time to start learning new, more intense tricks or train at a new level. but if you are in good health, the pregnancy is normal etc. then you should be allowed to do what you usually do if you feel up to it. if you are pretty new to pole, then you may want to take a break. wishing you all the best!
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congratulations on your pregnancy. I am now 9 months pregnant and poled into my 8th month. However, I stopped inverting at 6 months, and also stopped taking the more intense classes at that time. my last 2 months of poling were very dancy classes and I modified moves (on and off the pole) as needed. week by week moves went down the drain-lol but I had a great time still getting to see all of my friends. I also was able to work on my flexibility a little!
I had Dr.'s permission to pole as usual up to 6 months (of course working around the belly once it started to grow) , but I had been poling for over 2 years at an intense level 3-4 days a week prior to getting pregnant. I performed at 4.5 months, and I would have to say my stamina and lines were not the same- but I love to perform and performed at the studio on the same poles we use for class. It was still a good experience and in a very familiar venue. I also performed at 4 and 8 weeks pregnant, not knowing I was pregnant. It was business as usual for those performances. In the end you 1. should consult your dr about if you can continue to pole while pregnant, and 2 . use your best judgment to not compromise your safety and health. IMO now is not the time to start learning new, more intense tricks or train at a new level. but if you are in good health, the pregnancy is normal etc. then you should be allowed to do what you usually do if you feel up to it. if you are pretty new to pole, then you may want to take a break. wishing you all the best!
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congratulations on your pregnancy. I am now 9 months pregnant and poled into my 8th month. However, I stopped inverting at 6 months, and also stopped taking the more intense classes at that time. my last 2 months of poling were very dancy classes and I modified moves (on and off the pole) as needed. week by week moves went down the drain-lol but I had a great time still getting to see all of my friends. I also was able to work on my flexibility a little!
I had Dr.'s permission to pole as usual up to 6 months (of course working around the belly once it started to grow) , but I had been poling for over 2 years at an intense level 3-4 days a week prior to getting pregnant. I performed at 4.5 months, and I would have to say my stamina and lines were not the same- but I love to perform and performed at the studio on the same poles we use for class. It was still a good experience and in a very familiar venue. I also performed at 4 and 8 weeks pregnant, not knowing I was pregnant. It was business as usual for those performances. In the end you 1. should consult your dr about if you can continue to pole while pregnant, and 2 . use your best judgment to not compromise your safety and health. IMO now is not the time to start learning new, more intense tricks or train at a new level. but if you are in good health, the pregnancy is normal etc. then you should be allowed to do what you usually do if you feel up to it. if you are pretty new to pole, then you may want to take a break. wishing you all the best!
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i've taken classes from mocha- you should check her out. she can teach you all the way to super advanced moves!
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you should check out pole waxers in marietta, they are the closest studio. also heidi coker teaches pole and she lives not far from kennesaw. there is not a kennesaw pole studio. pole waxers is the only one in cobb county and they are off canton rd. http://www.polewaxersuniversity.com/ the next 2 closest after that are vertical joes and polelateaz both off the howell mill rd exit of 1-75 www.verticaljoesfitness.com and polelateaz.com
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so I checked out that website of the place in Fredricksburg and it looks really nice. I hope you like it
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you should check out Doll House fitness run by Von Brianna. She is in Manassas VA – if she is too far for regular classes, she seems to book touring pros often. I've met Von and have seen her videos. she is talented. I dont live in VA but am from there. I havent been to town since it opened. There is also Diva Fit and Pole Pressure but not sure how close they are to you. They are Metro DC. I know there is a small studio in Harrisonburg or Charlottesville or both,but I do not know the names. My parents live in Stafford so I look forward to hearing if you find anything in the area. best of luck in your move and hope you find a good studio
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I’ll buy your video for that price, would pay pal work for you?
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this is also called a flag flip by some people and its quite hard. be sure your lower arm/elbow is jammed into your side or tummy- it is essential to the lift. also start with your head below your hips if possible. its ok to stand on your tippy toes to achieve that.
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I like to buy victoria secrets pink line of boy shorts. they have different lengths and rises and are quite pole worthy. I usually buy them a size larger than I wear for underwear so I can wear something under them. the also go on sale for 7 for 26 dollars a few times a year. victorias secret also makes nice sports bras too. I have not tried the expensive yoga wear, but do have a nice pair of pole skivvies shorts that i like.
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i would call it a regular class. Almost everyone at the studio where i dance in Atlanta is in their 30's. We have very few girls in their early 20's, or even mid 20's. To me hearing 30+ or mature pole etc sounds like a low level class. As an advanced student, I wouldn't even consider it. You could offer a non invert class that is not introductory for people who can follow more complicated choreo and do combo spins etc and give it a clever name.
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and this new video is awesome, crystylezs , mina, prana
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLfmrNw8ygo
its awesome
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I do not know who the dancer is, but whitesnake release a video last year with pole dancing in it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TOwd30wXc-0
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mercy,
I just got this same pole from ps. the first time i put it together it was a bit wobby. then i realized that i can turn the pieces at the joints to tighten the whole pole once I have it in place. once i did that it stayed together very well. but it took me a day or two after setting it up to figure that out
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pole dance kittens ideas are right on. you do get to chose what moves you use, so pick ones you do well and assign them a category. back flexibility is also an option for flexibility moves. most moves you know probably would work for 2 categories so you can assign them the categetory that works best for this round.,… ie a handspring could be an invert or a strength move, a double gypsy could be flexilility, strength or invert. you do not have to deadlift for it to be a strenght move, you just dont want a crazy kick to get into moves. if you are using part of your floor work as a flexibility move be sure you note that on your compulsory sheet so the judges know to be watching for it. best of luck in miss tx!
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vertical joes has many beginner drop ins, video vixen on mondays, floor work on tuesdays, grown and sexy on thursdays, pole for newbies on fridays and saturdays. www.verticaljoesfitness.com.
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and I am also a fan of mighty grips ankle protectors with the grip strips as well if you are not into wearing shoes.
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you can also try wearing shoes that cover the tops of your feet. I have sensitive feet and that helps me.
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@ scarlet thunder- I've seen that spin before and its actually different than the round about. You are in the same grip, but that "sweeping leg" really changes things. My friend does the spin on the video you posted and we were playing with it to build up to the somersault and came to the realization it is not the same movement minus the hand.
if you want to use that spin to build up I think it could work. For the somersault there is more of a jump and that leg will be different. if you already got the somersault from this, let me know – maybe we've been breaking it down incorrectly and I would love to hear how you made it work.
