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Thanks for your input Veena! Is the type of permanent mount similar to the xpole block perm mount? I don’t mind that so at least can take the pole down if necessary even though the mount stays up. I’m also wondering why all the 38mm are BRASS it seems like where I’ve seen past convos….is there some mysterious reason? Most people I’ve heard from weren’t in love with brass in general so this seems odd 🤷‍♀️

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Anyone? Use a 38mm in the US or is 40mm the smallest thanks in advance 😃

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You can contact liscensed/insured contractors and handymen on Angie’s list. You could find the same type of people in newspapers or crsigslist but do your due diligence. From my experience it’s not cheap but I also had more than one installed and they had to go through the attic etc. You should be able to get a free quote and can decide if it’s worth it. To me it was worth the price for safety.

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I had a contractor who did some odd jobs for me – one of which was installing my perm mounts. While he did reinforce from the attic I think you could still have someone come out to quote you and decide if the project is safe and how to go about it. An insured contractor won’t move forward with something that’s not safe for you. You could also try calling XPole for recommend installation. I know it’s hard to get a hold of them but once they answer they should be able to help. I think they even note on their website to contact them if the pole is that high. Good luck!!

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Hopefully I’m not spamming but my posts aren’t showing anyway the rest of that was…I know that’s easier said than done!! I’ve looked for someone to practice with for so long since I learn better with a partner or group. I think I finally convinced someone and hope to pull out of my pile rut. I don’t really know if that was helpful but just know you are not alone!

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I def understand where you are coming from. I don’t want to compete either its not my personality. I don’t think you need to compete – some people are just motivated in this way so it works for them. All those amazing competitors started somewhere though even if they left no evidence lol. You can sometimes find old footage and see pole stars with flexed feet, missed tricks and off beat choreo which can be encouraging to watch knowing where they are now. Other A-MAZING polers refuse to compete because it’s stressful for them rather than motivating. Have you ever thought about teaching? Sometimes motivating others can inspire personal growth. Not everyone comes by pole naturally and you’d be worth your weight in gold if you could teach with your past struggles in mind – students out there will appreciate an instructor who can relate and teach this way towards different learning abilities. I wish there were more who could/would teach and break down instead of just show and go. Or maybe finding a pole buddy to schedule practice time with would help you stick with it

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If you like the other two you mentioned then the floor work, heels DVDs will not disappoint. Are there a couple things that could maybe be better here and there? Probably but it’s way better than another DVD that was way too expensive and Alethea’s pretty much DO what they say in the description – and it’s Alethea! My main wish was that the end routines were more broken down but you will still love them and not mind watching again to learn 😃

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Hello @polekitkat that is awesome good luck to you! Do you have any tips or lessons learned from the first time around you could share? I’m hoping to open a studio in the future!

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Some studios have “pole-cation” type packages for visitors. I think body and pole in NY and pretty sure I’ve seen something for visitors at the chrome bar in Nashville. You could also visit during a pole convention or consider what competitions are going on – usually that means lots of workshops being offered by visiting instructors. I have seen some pole retreats but they looked mostly like instructors getting together or very advanced polers so not sure on that one.

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I feel the same about my POC 😩 Someone told me to look up towards the ceiling when scooting…didn’t really help me but maybe for you!

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Maybe you could recruit from a place that does gymnastics or dance or even yoga. Just a thought but I’m sure those places have people that could pick up a second job or know of someone looking. Or have you tried looking on xpole or ace websites? I think they have listings of certified instructors.

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It sounds like you are paying attention to be relatively healthy already – talking to your doctor as mentioned would be really helpful to test/figure out the best thing for your personal situation. Certain things like sugar (in chocolate as well as generally everything in a package including alcohol), unethical sources of meat (for example did you know tilapia can’t be caught in the wild & are basically raised on literal poop diet or that many cows are fed candy as their nutrition – I’m sure in turn this also impacts whoever eats those animals), dairy, or wheat can affect each individual differently causing things like inflammation, irritable symptoms, or intollerance (not necessarily “allergy”). Those are some of the big ones to consider limiting and I’m sure are in the fodmap plan mentioned above. Since you’ve mentioned flexibility obviously inflammation is unwelcome & also taking care of your joints is necessary – fish oil (or veg versions) will help with both of these, cissus is also a good idea. Of course overall diet is key by limiting those irritable factors, getting your protein/aminos for recovering & strengthening muscles, and focusing on a lot of veggies + fruit.

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I’ve been wondering this too! Also how to edit/shorten a song by taking certain parts out if anyone knows.

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I love my yoga direct mat I got from Amazon it’s perfect!! I also use mighty grip mats at the studio those are nice too and I think less expensive.

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It seems like there weren’t very many this year! Maybe everyone’s just late or on some other social network? I enjoyed the “pole project” video on FB.

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Could be over gripping like a death grip!?

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I agree it sounds like you are doing A LOT and possibly overtraining – even flexibility classes still work the muscles. It’s hard to take rest days and fight the urge to pole, etc. but your body will thank you for it. Often times I find I cme back much stronger after a day or so of rest and the trick I was working on comes much easier muscle wise the first couple of days after the off period. I’m sure you will get it back good luck!

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As a student, I too stopped attending several studios for this lack of proper progression. The classes were too random so nothing ever lead to something else. The tricks were cool in theory but you have to have the in between stuff down to do it safely and none of that was ever touched on – same here when voicing concerns it was brushed off. Some of the girls would end up getting it by throwing their weight around or trying to awkwardly spot each other but that’s just not safe in my eyes – assistance should be coming from the instructor even if that means taking a step back to the necessary in between moves once you see the majority needs to master that first. As an instructor, I am glad our studio switched over to a level progession where each move builds on something that was already learned. With that said, I get a TON of girls who have the “I’m the exception” mindset. Every now and then one is the exception and that’s cool but the majority are not. Even if a somewhat experienced poler is coming from another studio, I think the progressions/levels/pre-reqs should be respected at the new studio because each and every one is different. At least try scheduling a time to evaluate what’s been previously learned to be placed in the correct class. Doing something that our bodies are truely not prepared for puts everyone at risk (students, instructor, & studio).

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On this note, does anyone have tips on instructing kids? I’ve been asked to do private lessons but am not sure where to start…obviously leave out the sexy stuff and focus on more ballet/acro type of material but I’m def no gymnast! I wish I had taken gymnastics as a kid for personal pole goals but now especially for teaching kids. My 2 y/o niece loooveees coming over for “ring around the rosie” on the pole, bouncing and somersaults on the crash mat – of course she has no idea what it’s all about but she can’t stop talking about it when she’s away and already I see that crazy kid stength they all have when she lifts herself up.

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Wow shoog that is a great way of putting it as shutting down. I have felt the exact same before! I was initially eating what I thought was healthy (see: marketing) and when I realized how horrid that stuff was I just felt so lost and stopped to where I wasn’t eating enough. That backfired real quick to weight GAIN and an unhappy mental state in a starving brain and body – that is no way to live! I’ve realized that real food with the occasional, typically social, treat provides balance not to mention favorable weight benefits. With all the knowledgeable members here I think we will get it right together and figure out a healthy relationship with the food we eat 🙂

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I love shoebuy.com they always have good prices and sales going on plus free returns if they don’t fit because that would suck!

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I don’t ever research the kind of poles before I go. I care most about quality instruction I can learn from. But I see how poles could be a factor in deciding whether or not to become a member at a studio.

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@Nina we get this comparison all the time for shakeology! I love the beachbody company but for the price on a regular basis I get where you are coming from. One of the best alternatives based on a nutrient dense profile would be the RAW meal from garden of life. With the main difference being SO is derived from whey (unless you use the vegan version) while RAW products are plant based and also has a nicer price tag.
If you are interested in specifically a lean whey protein look for one with low sugar that is not toooo high in calories or fat…Dymatize is a good option here. A lot of bikini competitors use this for a lean physique to get in more protein while balancing their remaining nutrients through whole foods (cooking/meal prep).
There are def a few other good options out there if you have any specific needs I am happy to help further I feel like I’ve tried them all through trying to find my ideal nutrition over the years!
@jivet I have recently doubled my protein intake as well it can be hard to get it all in without stomach irritation for some (me included). Aside from a few plant based proteins that I don’t notice any upset, there are some unflavored proteins you can cook with or mix into foods during the day in smaller portions that will help with that. Again everyone has specific wants/needs but one of my favorite unflavored is vege fuel by twin labs. I don’t use it daily since it is soy based but it’s great if I just need to hit my protein goal for the day I can cook it with eggs to make them fluffy or add to yogurt etc with no stomach upset since there is other substance with it in the digestion process.
There is a relatively new protein available on the market I believe it’s humapro “for humans” that is apparently used in hospitals due to ease of digest. My only personal issue with it was one extra ingredient similar to an aspartame that “may” trigger headaches but I don’t know if it’s even enough to worry since it wasn’t enough to even list the amount. This one is more like the consistency of the bcaa water drinks.

I love the Myfitnesspal app it is so helpful to actually see your daily nutrition percentages and what changes you can make throughout the day to be healthier. Another way to learn portion control in a healthy visual way without calculations is the containers provided in beachbody’s 21 day fix program. Even if you don’t do the workouts (which I think are great) the investment is worth it for those containers and the knowledge of how to use them. It really puts things in perspective once you fill the containers and then dump them on your regular plate or daily tupperware. You can really see which areas to tweak to be healthy overall (some you can enjoy more and some you’ll learn to use at the right times to satisfy). Eventually the goal is to stop using the containers because you will know what is good/bad too much/too little in daily situations.
But strawberry is so right that a protein supplement alone won’t build or tone unless it’s used the right way in daily nutrition and with some activity that makes your muscles hungry for the fuel you are putting in!

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Nina what goal(s) are you hoping to acheive by supplementing with protein and do you have any diet/nutrition requirements? I ask because everyone is different in these areas and therefore may be more happy with different products. My husband has started a small nutrition store and while I’m sure we could ship/get whatever you need I would mostly love to help since I am very conscious of nutrition for myself and have worked at several nutrition stores over the years…with that said I’m an advocate of as much whole food nutrition as possible but I know supplements can be very helpful in a pinch or for certain lifestyles. Anyway feel free to pm if you’d like not sure if public may be too personal but here works too 🙂