Storypole17
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Count me in!!!!
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Some people get pain from gripping too tightly when they start poling. Perhaps that’s the issue since its a new diameter for you…maybe next time you play on it, focus on lightening the grip :-). And it helps to stretch the palm after using it. Just hold your hand palm up, use your other hand to pull the fingers a little backwards. This helps me with lyra (which is a very small diameter).
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How old are you?
I am 33 years old.How long have you been pole-dancing?
I’ve been doing pole for 3 years.
What got you into pole dancing?
I saw a Facebook post of the USPDF highlights and immediately researched on where to learn how to do this amazing stuff!Why pole dancing and not something else?/What makes pole dancing special to you?
I’ve always loved strength based workouts. I was a cheerleader and dancer when in school and I think pole allows me to get that kind of workout and put my own personality in it. It’s the only type of fitness that I’ve been able to stick with as an adult 🙂
It’s special to me because I can tailor it to how I’m feeling that day. If I’m super pumped that day – I can work on strength and power moves. If I’m feeling sad – I can just put on a song and dance it out. If I’m in a sexy mood – I’ll sex it up! Other workouts don’t really allow you to put your current emotion behind it.
How did you first find out about Studio Veena? How much time do you spend on here? (hours a day/week/month)
How did you choose your tag (AKA User Name)?
I found out about this site through a pole friend at the studio where I was taking classes.
I spend about a few hours a week on here.
I choose my name because when I perform – I go by the name “Story” 🙂 -
I’ve never had any pain on a 50 or a 40. But my hands still don’t touch on a 40. Could it be that you were gripping too hard on the smaller pole? Does your thumb go over your fingers on the smaller one?
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I notice that when I go a week or two with only 1 serving of a good carb per day my stomach will get flat. I eat normally pretty well. For me and my body, I cannot eat oatmeal, more than 1 slice of wheat bread, lots of fruit, pasta, etc. without getting fat around the belly. Try sticking to eating only lean protein, green veggies – limit fruit and whole wheat foods to 1 serving per day. No sugar, no flour…see if that makes a difference. Just give it a week or two and see if your body responds. Just make sure you are getting a good amount of low carb protein everyday to maintain strength for your workouts 🙂
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Yes – a polers problem lol! I have quite large lats, shoulders and biceps. And my hips are really small…I don’t mind at all the way I look but my problem has always been finding shirts that fit me correctly :-(. I’m either bulging through the top like the hulk, or if it fits my upper body, it’s way too baggy around the waist…
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I have used no tab – two points of span sets and they never moved 🙂
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I had a local guy make my lyra, but it doesn’t hurt to ask. I think there is this one site where she can make it for you…I know it’s one of the first sites that pop up when you search but I forgot the name 🙁
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You would want to use span sets for rigging a no tab lyra 🙂
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When I got my huge back one, I stayed away from pole or any work involving laying on my back. I didn’t even work out to hard bc I didn’t want to sweat…so it took me about 10 days afterwards to get back to normal. If its small, I think it will heal faster for you. I’d give it like 3-4 days. Congrats on your new tattoo 🙂
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I do!! I think I’m one of those people who have no trouble at getting really strong, but have the hardest time with flexibility – back, shoulders, calves and hamstrings. I was doing really good with my training until recently – I just didn’t have the extra 30 minutes after my workout to fit it in :-(. After my vacation this week though, I’ll be getting back to it. I started doing 1 day of splits and 1 day of back per week. Then the next week, I would bump it up to 2 times for the next few weeks. Then finally up to 3 times per week. I found too that I got better results with front splits if I did middle splits the next day (along with my back stretching). My middles have always been a lot easier for me to stretch though. Hang in there…and listen to your body 🙂
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I don’t know about the forearms, but for lady area – you could use a trimmer just to trim the area so you’re not getting rid of it. And shave or wax the bikini line. I really want to do laser down there – but not all of it! Just so I don’t have to do as much up keep lol! My sister in law had the laser done and she said it was the best decision she ever made. They even made a cute shape lol, and she did her armpits too.
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Just posted a video on my page doing it…in that practice I could keep spinning half the time :-(. It’s my most recent video “aerial shoulder mount and Allegra”
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Oh – and I use regular cup grip. I’m most comfortable with that. My elbows are in nice and tight too. I can’t think of what could cause this problem.
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Watch your video – I don’t know what is going on with me lol! I do have with right hand being the lowest…I’m practicing it tomorrow so I’ll definitely make sure to record and post a video :-). I was spinning crazy fast before lifting into it – then when I went to lift, dead stop, then place my legs on into crusafix, it maybe spun like 1/4 turn…nothing :-(. Maybe I’ll have better luck in practice tomorrow!
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I go through the exact same thing! Acne, bloating, constipation…it sucks! And the longest time I quit – which was 8 months – it never went away!!! I’ve tried cold turkey and the patch. That’s what I’m wondering too – if these other “alternative” methods help alieviate these side effects. Everyone that has quit kept telling me that I would feel so much better after a month or so of quitting, but even after 8 months, I still felt awful! It was like my body was so pissed off at me for quitting and was holding a grudge :-P. I know this might be a controversial thing to say, but I do believe I read that cigarettes do actually help the digestive tract. I obviously know it does way more harm, but it does keep you regular lol!
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I struggle with this addiction…I’ve quit 4 times in the past several years and I just recently started up again. I really think I need to do hypnosis or acupuncture or something. It’s like I need to have my brain reprogrammed in order to kick it once and for all. My main issue is I seriously gain about 10 pounds in the first 2 weeks of quitting. I have a small frame so it’s crushing when after 10 pounds, I can no longer fit in my clothes :-(. Then within a few months, I start smoking again and lose the weight. This happens even though I continue to eat clean and work out. That’s why I think I need hypnosis or something.
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I will post one in a few days when I practice again. I don’t think I’m hesitating…I do a variation of the back knee hook with right hand high, then turn to the right direction into figure head and Shouldermount on my right. Let me know if you figure out any mechanics in your practice tonight – thanks 🙂
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I’m wondering if I’m going to need to windmill my legs like when doing a chopper…but that just seems like it would be wicked hard lol! I’ll keep trying 🙂
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Revolve Pole Studio
http://www.revolvepole.comHouston, Texas
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I agree with you trying to hold poses longer :-). It will make you stronger. Also – I would get it solid on static first before doing it on spin. At least for me, I feel unstable when working on a trick on spin. Also, I too struggle with elbow grip – have you tried forearm or natural or twisted grip? It’s strange – I have a super strong twisted grip Ayesha but the elbow grip is so hard for me :-P.
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Looking at your list – I would suggest
Insane by Vaski
I Like it by Moby
When I’m Small by Phantogram
Soul Auctioneer by Death in Vegas -
It depends. Most of the time I just have a list of moves, fillers, and transitions and will dance it out at whatever pace to any song. I find that most students like this because they can move at their own rate. However, if I’m doing a workshop with choreography to a specific song, I will teach it using 8 counts because there are parts of the song that need to be accentuated with the movement. That way, we are all on the same page.
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Juicy J – after climbing, your hands would need to be placed near the neck before inverting. When on spin, the body will need to be slightly turned to the side to maintain the spin, then bring yourself into your V..I’m sure you’ll get it soon!
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I love my 40 – I have really tiny hands :-). Mine is chrome and if I’m going to do any type of thigh holds, I always make sure to really warm up the pole, and put a small amount of itac on my inner thighs. Do you seem to only have the trouble when on a 40? Do you have a solid one on a 50 or 45? If its hit or miss, I suggest strengthening the inner thighs. Take one of those cheap kid balls (the kind that are in those large bins at walmart) and slowly squeeze it with your thighs, slowly release. I did this like 20 times, 2 sets. It took me a few weeks of doibg this, but my inner thighs were finally strong enough for those moves on the pole 🙂
