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Haha, Allyson, I know how freaky that can be!
Part of it, I think, is that it sounds like you’re really small in the ribcage (the measurement from under your bust tells me that!) so your chest would, naturally, seem pretty small in general!
The wideness of your back and lats CAN change your measurements a bit, but that’s usually a change in your band size, not just your bust size. Obviously, there is some room for leeway in these measurements- some people have overdeveloped muscles (like us polers!) and might have a slightly different cup size than measured at, but… I actually haven’t seen too much deviation for me! I’ve gone up a band size due to my lats getting bigger, but that’s about it!
Keep in mind, too, that a properly fitting bra doesn’t just fit you in the front. Breast tissue will also be present along the sides of your body, just into the armpit, and your bra should be able to support that as well.
I think you should give the C’s and D’s a try though 😉 Could be neat! -
Ahh, I’m so sorry to hear you’ve hurt your wrists!
Both myself and my boyfriend are prone to wrist tendonitis… because we do so much on the computer. That is his job- he fixes and works on computers, as well as building websites and such. It can really do a number on him! He’s also really bad about pain, so by the time he notices he’s got a problem, he’s practically in tears.
I’m a little more aware of my pain, but that doesn’t mean I don’t get stubborn about it, and fail to listen to my body!
I also have shoulder tendonitis- the rotator cuff is a horrible thing and it hates my backpack. I go to university, so sometimes that bag can be pretty heavy! I’m always swinging it onto my right shoulder, and finally, the shoulder has said enough is enough!Sadly, we’re not quite as young as we used to be, and are no longer made of rubber and magic.
I totally agree with you on doing our wrist exercises… and I know I’m bad for neglecting them.
I’m sure you’ll be back on your pole before you know it, and you’ll have your Ayesha no problem, once again 😉 In the meantime, I bet you’ll get the hottest booty of them all!
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I really like both of those spins, but I’m still working up to them. The boob-smash is usually what happens when I do the tuck spin, so… I guess I’m a little shy about that one! I do believe it’s on my “list,” though, of moves to get this year!
And the corkscrew spin is just amazing and I love it, I’m DEFINITELY not strong enough for it… but I’ll get there!!
I actually haven’t heard any follow-up on the bruise balm. 😉 -
I’m not sure that I would recommend a compression sleeve in this case, as they are generally used for muscles, rather than nerves. I could see the logic behind it- adding some pressure to the joint (wherever it may be) in order to keep the nerve in place, but there are some drawbacks involved in this as well, such as the potential for pressure to aggravate something that may already be inflamed, and possibly to cause your muscles not to have to work as hard (depending on the one you get, how often you use it, ect.) and creating further problems, like tendonitis.
My suggestion would be to listen to the doctor- physical therapy can be of huge help, and the fact that he is wanting to see you in a month’s time to see how the progression with physical therapy is, and to further diagnose any problems, shows that he has interest and experience in these situations.
Often, physical therapy is in replacement of current exercise, especially if the exercise is what’s causing your issue. So, some time off the pole will be needed, but in the long run, probably will allow you to pole for much longer, and without pain, later on. -
Haha, I’ve seen that diagram before. I was once working on a move (I don’t remember which one) and got about three bruises, on the outside of my thigh, all exactly the same size, shape, and distance apart, moving up to my hip. So weird!
I think that those points do change, depending on your strengths and weaknesses, and also the shape and composition of your body. I know that some people here have bruised LOTS, and I don’t bruise that easy.
My worse struggle was getting my current pole, and discovering that it can be a bit rough on the skin. My inner thighs BURNED so bad afterward! I learned my lesson, and haven’t done quite so many pole sits for a while. I’m getting back to it though.
Gotta say, too… I’ve smashed my boobs on the pole a couple times. I am NOT willing to go through that pain again! I’m going to be super careful when it comes to the corkscrew spin or tuck spin! -
I think it depends on how far away you are from the warehouse or wherever it’s held 😉
I do understand the wish to invert sooner than later. Many years of being almost “grounded” while pole dancing, and I just don’t want to wait anymore! But, I also don’t want to be hurt. Besides, I’m working on some good stuff, and I’m feeling stronger all the time! 🙂
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Hey ambience!
Please, please, please be careful about inverting before you are strong enough!! I’ve seen more than enough people on this forum come back and say “I hurt my shoulder!” “I’ve injured my back!” “I can’t pole for more than six months because I’m in recovery!” And it’s all because they tried to invert too soon!
I realize that many of the more impressive moves appear to come from the basic invert, but there are SO many more things you can work on! Flow, expression, spins and climbing and laybacks all will help you gain strength, and they look so very beautiful! They are also all skills that are very useful after you learn to invert, as you may find yourself in the position to use them, inversions or not.I’ve been working up toward my basic invert again, and I’ll probably be working on it later in the year. I was barely strong enough the last time I got it, and it was always fairly sloppy and difficult. I wasn’t really strong enough to do anything once upside down in that position, either. I know now- if I’m better able to trust my leg grip, and if I can trust my arms more, and have a better tolerance for pain (which does come), I’ll be way better equipped to invert.
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This might help:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ulnar_nerve
I also found a lot of indications that this may also be called “Snapping elbow” or “snapping tricep,” and that they have treatments.
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I actually dragged both my mum and my sister to my last bra-shopping trip! I know (and my sister knows) that she’s also really big in the chest. She doesn’t quite have the same bone structure I do though; I’m built more like a celtic warrior, and she’s a bit more… er, soft, small, and feminine? Haha
However, the most interesting discovery of that trip was my Mum! She turned out to be wearing the wrong size all along. She thought she was a 36 D, but was closer to a 32 H or so. I smiled at her like “Now you know!” Haha, she was surprised, but oh so happy to be supported properly! Her posture changed a lot, and she seemed much more comfortable.
I actually bought six bras on that trip. Three to use first, and once they’re all dead, the next three to last me till the next time I could afford more bras. I wish they weren’t quite so expensive! Not like I asked to be a J 😛
I’m happy to know you ladies are spreading the knowledge, though! There’s just nothing like finding the right bra size when you’ve got a big chest! -
I hope it helps some people out, too! And you DO have boobs, they’re just resting! After four boys I can only imagine your poor chest needs lots of rest 😉
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I think that it would just be considered a variation of the same move- similar to which leg you prefer on top when doing a cross ankle release, or which hand is holding you up in some moves.
Personally, I would see it being REALLY difficult to hold on with the back of your leg wrapped around the pole, instead of the front of the leg, such as in that video. You really need to press hard into the pole when doing this move, and lean back so that your elbow holds as well. One of those push-pull things!
However, if you DO figure out how to do it with your front leg, please let me know! Post a tutorial! It would be great to see more of that move 🙂 -
From your description, I’ve heard of it called a “Skater” on the Pole Dance Community Syllabus. I also seem to remember a similar one called a “Falling Star” from the Pole People DVD’s, though that one is done while slowly sliding down the pole (hence the “falling” part). 🙂
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Right! I have some new pictures for my splits.
Sadly, the middle splits pictures didn’t turn out well, I’ll have those up next time 😉
However, these are my forward splits!
I’m still learning about the angles of the camera… but I think they turned out well!
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Hi Tiffeey!
It sounds like you had a good chance to get some foundations for pole dancing, and now you’ll be flying free with Veena’s lessons at home! I had a similar experience, and honestly, I really enjoy the freedom of working on my own! As much as the social aspect of dancing at a studio was great, I found studio learning a little limiting, as well.
And, welcome to the forum! Even if you’ve been creeping a while, it’s still wonderful to have direct, positive feedback to your questions and videos here!
I hope you have lots of fun, and keep us updated on your progress! It’s always amazing to see people grow and learn 🙂 -
Hey Veena!
Since this challenge is such a mix of beginner and advanced stretches and moves, what would you suggest for beginners to do on the days where advanced moves are asked for? Such as- what if I’m not able to do a Dragon’s Tail? What shall I do on day 11?
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Those sorts of injuries for muscles are pretty common when you’re overstraining. I did that to my bicep not long ago (in August), trying to train for pull-ups that I am NOT ready for. I felt fine all day after my workout, and it was only the next day when I started to feel a little discomfort.
It wasn’t till I was crying from the pain that I conceeded I should have a sling, and went to the doctor. It didn’t take too long after that for it to repair, but I’ve been wary of that training ever since.
It really depends on HOW you are getting into that position, because there are a lot of factors to the basic invert that, if done wrong, can result in injury. Your end result doesn’t look too bad!
And yes, Veena is correct- 4 months (if you were poling for all of November) is pretty short, and even 6 months can be not long enough. It all depends on your body, how it reacts, and any physical fitness prior to starting! You might be ready, we just don’t know 😉
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Looks like a wrap skirt to me. Maybe you could also look at dancing places (where one usually buys leotards and such) and see if they have anything?
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Good to know, thank you! I always feel the stretch in my hip flexors, so I think I’m doing alright on that. Definitely no hyperextension in my body! All my joints and muscles are moderately flexible at best, to extremely tight at worst 😉 But it’s getting better as I work on it 🙂
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Wow, you can actually grab your leg though! That’s amazing! There’s no WAY I’m doing that right now 😛
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I concur on the squared hips! I’m doing my best these days to keep them square and keep my back straight. It does curve a bit, though, as it does when I’m standing as well.
I would love to be working on my scorpion pose, but there is no WAY my quads or hip flexors are loose enough yet! Weird for me that my quads would be such a problem- I thought they were fine! But, they’re getting there.
I tried doing my round of stretching twice, the first time light and the second deeper (I would have done a third but I was tired and wanted my shower!), and it sure worked well! So, thank you for that 🙂
I’ve also been stretching my shoulders- I want that bridge! I realized that a lot of the problem is in my shoulders, so I’ve been trying to stretch them out and teach them that they can, actually, do that 😉 -
I don’t think we can upload pictures or videos directly from our phones… you can always transfer them to your computer, though, and upload them to the site on there!
And Neesy’s move is still called the Teddy here too- it’s tough! I’ve been working on that one, too 😉 -
Hey Ambience!
I can totally relate to the challenge of being a “Thick girl,” though I wouldn’t call myself fat by any means. As a friend said last weekend, “There is just nothing dainty about us!” and she is so right. I’m 5’7″, and since starting running, I’m maintaining a 200lb steady weight. I am NOT small! I’m also mostly all leg and hip, so… that one gets to be fun 😛
I think it can be a bit tough for us seeing so many beautiful dancers who have long, lovely legs and arms, and seem so lean. I’ve thought previously that I would love to have a longer torso, to balance me out, and so that people would stop telling me “Well, you don’t LOOK like you’re that little!” when I tell them I’m smaller around my middle than they think.
However, I think there are far more of us than we think, and I think that our proportions are something to celebrate! We only need to work just a little harder to get our hips up over our heads- and we don’t have to work nearly as hard to lock our legs around the pole and be able to balance upright 😉 Everyone has their own challenges, and with love and determination, we can all be awesome at what we want to do!As for putting up a picture, you can upload a picture of you from your computer onto the site. You do it through your profile page, which you can find if you click on your name over to the right 🙂
Welcome to SV! Excited to see you around here 🙂
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That’s actually really interesting to do! I hadn’t considered stretching that way 🙂 It’s been a while since I looked at Veena’s flexibility lessons, obviously! I’m gonna try it tomorrow, after my run, and see how it goes!
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Wow, Phoenix, you look awesome in those pictures! Your splits look great to me 🙂 And it’s nice to know that I’m not the only one who tries to keep those splits square whenever possible!
I’ll have pictures for the end of Feb up soon… but I’m not expecting much (or any) progress. I was stuck, sick, on a week off and feel like I lost a bunch of flexibility! I could almost touch the ground with my feet slightly apart, and now… not so much. Ugh! Silly hamstrings.
I’m also going to try to pick up Felix Cane’s flexibility routine- I have her DVD set, and that was probably the best of all of them, very thorough. So, I’m interested to see if it helps me! Once I have the moves down, it’ll be a lot easier for me to stretch after running, too.
I don’t usually do my flexibility training for that long- maybe 20 minutes? So, are you ladies holding your poses a really long time, or do you have a huge variety of them to do, and hold each for like a minute? Do you find more benefit in holding your poses for longer than a minute (as in, does it help in the long term, or just for that session)?
Happy stretching 😉
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With so much feedback going on in this thread, it’s hard for me to keep up, but I will freely admit that I am no expert, and I was probably entirely wrong!
This thread has made me think about the ways I stretch my hips, and consider the ideas of different stretches, rather than the forward lunge.
When doing that stretch, I do my best to keep my spine straight (though I am certainly farther off than I’d like) and my hips aligned, but I am, again, no expert, and have little experience with looking at other people in those positions to determine what’s going on.
So, thank you to everyone in this thread that made me think about my quick judgements about popular stretches. I’m off to do more research!
