Polecat88
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Thank you for your replies!
Yes, getting back on it is step 1! I guess I’ve just got to grab the opportunities where I feel less ‘zombie-like’ and get on it.
I always likes that veena allows us to have shared experiences.
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Burnley! SO MUCH EASIER FOR ME! Yay!!!!
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I'd love to go if I can get down south on the date.
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UGH I'm so disheartened, I lose strength so easily.
From practicing S/G ayeshas, deadlift iguana mounts/DM and handsprings I can now barely do aerial inverts despite working at the gym to try to maintain as much strength as I can.
I'm also working on a 45mm chrome which I really dislike. I feel it's too small to grip and the grip is poor compared with the 50mm TG I used to have, but maybe it's just that I'm a lot weaker.
Just feels really… 🙁
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Thanks PlatinumAni and Verticali,
I've really missed this community and after a few knocks to my health and confidence I think it is just what I need to help me get back on my way!
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Thank you Saphyre and Veena,
I'm really glad to be back!
I don't think I will ever be totally free from the psychological side of things but the major issue that stopped me getting on the pole was a severe ear infection that totally messed up my balance, now that's passed I'm really happy to be able to get back on with it.
Here's to new beginnings!
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This is great veena, I wish I had the money to pay for your lessons right now.
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I'm good! Just been super busy and had a few health issues!
I've missed you my love, I see you're looking fab and progressing like a little demon! x
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Good for you sticking up for yourself, let us knows if he gets back! x
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really sorry to hear about your problems tara, i’m going to therapy now too. you were very kind to me when i first joined sv and im glad you’re ok. next time i’m down essex way i will contact you and see if you fancy a cuppa! look after yourself babes. xx
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I also would love to hear about this. I have the same problem. I have tried using the foam roller to help target the upper back and a stretch mirane showed me to do against a wall. x
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We were matchy matchy bed buddies. =)
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I didnt make it, next time I guess.
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@PintSize I'm from Yorkshire too. If you ever want to jam I need pole buddies.
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Welcome, congratulations on beginning your pole journey. Naima is a really pretty name, it's the name of my oldest friend's mother and I always loved it.
My only advice is stretch regularly and drink lots of water. It'll help with recovery and stretching is always good for flexiness for pole! x
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I use the cream, it's super super grippy and can sometimes hinder your spins a bit. x
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OK firstly: YAAAAAAAYYYY you're back lonestar!!!! Missed you!!!
Secondly: Awesome…..I want this. Polecat loves a sparkly.
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Hi,
I think every individual has something that works for them, personally I use mighty grip powder and powergrip balm (one or the other) but I don't use gloves etc. I tend to only use the grip aids if it's extremely cold and I can't get the pole to stay warm enough to maintain proper 'stickiness' or sometimes I will use them during a long heavy session when I start to get too sweaty to grip (mainly on my freakishly sweaty soles of my feet as mu hands aren't really a problem.
As long as you are honest with yourself about how strong you are and don't risk injury (which I suspect you will be careful of anyway if you have RA) then I think there is no problem with trying these products. Perhaps try one set out first before shelling out on a full body set?
I know there are other ladies on here with RA too so it might also help to track them down and see if they have any advice which could help too! I have been teaching my friend (who is only 23 and sadly has arthritis) and suffers hyperhydrosis, she is OK with mighty grip powder so far, we will see when she starts climbing and inverting if she needs anything else.
I don't think anyone would want you to stop poling due to any conditions you have, but it is common for beginners to have difficulty with some moves simply due to not having enough grip strength. Strong muscles help to protect joints.
From what you are saying though it sounds like you do have issues with hyperhydrosis. Do you already use powder/balm grip aid? If not it's well worth trying that out too.
Hope you find a combination that suits you and that this has helped in some way! x
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Anyhow, this thread seems to be slipping down the wrong path, best not to use anecdotes….
I def think it would be good to suggest a showcase to any studio you might be attending, they may well leap on the idea if it means publicity for the studio. Might not mean extra work for you! Otherwise there is no harm in waiting a while till you have time or something comes up. You could always have a pole party and 'perform' for your friends.
Love xx
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I use it. I think it works pretty well actually but it doesn't mix with other grip aids well.
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Thanks WM! You're always here to save us!
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I've just been booted out of friday chat and I can't get back on! Is this just me?
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@ NymphDancer – Would it be a problem with and IUD? I read that it can be a problem for oral contraceptives but I assumed it wouldn't be a problem with other methods.
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I have had general bloodwork for general vitamin levels, which exact ones were done I'm unsure but the Dr said it was all fine. I will try to be more regular with taking my multivits (D+ everything) but I'm glad to know that you didn't have any problems, I'm going to get some 300mg capsules tomorrow and give them a trial one, just take one a day till I'm sure I won't be having a reaction.
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sorry just to clarify I meant the free standing ones. x
