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Cramping in the lower extremities can be brough on my dehydration and/or low potassium. It seems to kick in more when inverted! I usually try to eat a banana the day I pole. Of course we all know to increase our water intake, but sometimes towards the end of a strenuous workout it can get depleted.
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This pain can be totally separate from tendonitis. I injured my forearm 2 months after starting pole. I had physical therapy, which included heat, electro stimulation, stretching, and massage. Mine was pretty severe though. It was basically like shin splints, but in the forearm. When you overgrip in a spin , you can cause the muscle to kind of pull away, which i turn, causes the injury. Here is my advise in addition to rest:
Do these in order at least twice a day
1) Heat
2) Stretch using Veena's forearm extensor and flexor exercises!!!!
3) Heat
4) Massage
Once you start to feel some relief, get a firm ball or a hand grip exerciser. Use as often as you can to strengthen those muscles and you'll be back to normal! xoxo
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Yeah, Autumn Sky!!
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Good point. My resting heart rate went down as well. I was so exited about the BP, I didn't even make note of it. The benefits keep piling up!!
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I have. It works really well. I had to kind of adjust the iron to get it to steam while being in the verticle instead of horizontal position though. Try it out away from the pole first so you can figure yours out. Like Veena cautions, make sure your hand is covered or away before it steams or you can burn yourself.
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I have the newer one and I do whatever I can to keep it off my hands. I use a makeup sponge (tip form Charley) to apply it to my legs, and arms. It only takes a teeny, tiny amount.
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I should be getting my Cramers this week, Lyme! Won’t be able to use it yet, but I can still spray some on and pretend..You might soon be getting a prize for the most poles in a residence!
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Just to clarify, I would only use the brass or TG in the warm, humid summer. It doesn’t seem like a good cold weather choice. I love my chrome the rest of the year!! Thanks, Charley! Looking forward to meeting you and checking out other pole finishes! – Susan O
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Hey, Charley, will there be multiple pole finishes to check out at the Michigan festival? I want to purchase a second pole for the hot, sweaty summer months (I have 45mm chrome), and can’t decide between TG and Brass. I can only control the sweaty hands to a degree in summer, and I can handle not doing spins at home, but I need the stick for tricks at home. I had heard that there wasn’t much of a difference between the TG and chrome in the hot, humidity. Getting too much info and can’t make up my mind without touching them for myself!
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You might like "Barton Hallow" by the Civil Wars.
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If you have Veena’s lessons, you should check it out. She recommends learning this from the floor first so you can be sure your core strength is enough. You should not attempt this move without knowing how to or being able to get out of it. Overall, I didn’t find it too hard, but my core strength is pretty good.
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I bought my set screws at Ace Hardware as well. Just take one with you and they will show you where they are.
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Now, that's the way to open a show! If my ass looked that good I might wear tiny bottoms too!
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I injured myself very recently doing an Allegra. It didn’t hurt horribly when I did it, but a week later I was in horrendous pain. Turns out I bruised my ribs and have a severe QL (mid to low back) strain. I have been off the pole for 3 weeks and doc recommends at least another 2. If you are in pain, STOP. Not worth it!
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Good to know!
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Welcome Geekalicious! Well, Veena's lesson are the best, really! I also do Yoga. I took classes years ago, so now I just do them on my own. I also have "On Demand" on my TV and there are lots of free yoga "classes". I stretch whenever possible. Usually while watching the news. I may even be standing up cooking and stretch something. I will stretch my hands and forearms while at a red light. You get the picture. There are tons of videos out there and I'm sure my fellow Veener's can recommend some great ones. There is probably a thread here that already lists some. Try using the "Search StudioVeena.com" button, too.
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Congrats, LE!! What an honor to be asked. I can only base this on what I read of your comments, but you seem like an enthusiatic and fun person when it comes to pole.
One of the things that made me keep going when I first started was my awesome instructor, Glitterhips. She was not only good at breaking down the moves and spotting, but her infectious, laidback personality made me want to do better and made me feel COMFORTABLE. It was intimidating being one of the oldest in the class, but she didn't make me feel like I was. Even if my attempt wasn't perfect (but still correct), she said, "Good! Keep working on it just like that!". Not sure if that is advise, but it's what I felt. HAVE FUN!
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I've never used the old one, but I can say that mine (which is a newer one) is definitely not flimsy and it does not feel cheaply made at all. As a matter of fact, my husband, who works with metals was highly impressed with it.
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Hey, Chem. I virtually love you just the way you are!
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The owner of my studio is a personal friend of mine and has been for many, many years. Way before I started to pole. The studio has wonderfully high ceilings, a good sound system, and nice mirrors. Unfortunately, that is all I can say on the positive side. It is a very small studio with only a couple of employees. Many of the items that are listed here make me swoon with envy. My wish list?
~ Adjustable lighting
~ Um. A clean floor.
~ Clean yoga mats (dog hair!!)
~ Clean poles (I have to clean mine before I start)
~ Definitely somewhere private to hang and stretch until the previous class is finished
~ Spray bottles that are full and actually work (I bring my own, now)
~ Instructors who are more advanced (No offense to mine. This is difficult due to the location and newness of the studio)
**Sigh**
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I agree with Chem. It depends on what your golas are. The general thought is that if you do less reps with heavier weights, you can potentially build more muscle in a "bulk up" sense. I have worked with personal trainers a lot throughout my life, and I have to say that I have never heard of only doing one set of anything. If less weight is used, then you usual circuit train. Example: 1 set of Biceps, then 1 set of Back, then 1 set of jump rope. Then you start Set 2 of each exercise, and follow with a third set. I cannot see where only doing 1 set, no matter the weight or number of reps, would really do much for you unless you do multiple versions of working on the same muscle.
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Oh, love this. I was just looking back through my vids from January of 2012 and it amazes me how far I've come. So many things to work on in 2013!!
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Happy New Year!!!!!!
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What?!? That's is all kinds of crazy and downright dangerous. I hope neither of them were hurt.
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Aw, sweet!! Happy Anniversary to an awesome couple!!
