calipolepixie
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Shave with lube (yes I said lube) it really helps keep those razor bumps at bay. Silicone lube is the best but water based works too and is cheaper than silicone. I learned this from a porn star (along with some other amazing grooming tips with non traditional items lol) Slather your vajayjay with lube wait about 1 min (to let it penetrate & moisterize the skin) then start to shave. Make sure it stays pretty wet with the lube(you'll have to do this with water based more so than the silicone because water based tends to dry out) as you shave–don't let it dry out.
I'll have to try the lavender oil…didn't know that tip. I'm highly prone to razor bumps no matter what I do but with the lube shave, I get a lot less than I get when I use shaving cremes.
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Get an HD Flip the are great are easy to use and have great clarity. My flip is strictly dedicated to my poling 🙂
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I'm planning on being there come hell or high water! Since I live in the LA area and most of the workshops are sold out, I probably will only be attending Sat for the free seminars and Showcase that evening.
I'm going to order my SV button next week, so y'all can track me down easier! If any of you are interested, we can exchange cell numbers (inbox me if interested in this) and I can text you when I have made it to the convention and we can meet up…
Can't wait to meet as many of you as I can!
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I used to run track when I was in JR High and I was really good —– I was a sprinter– i never could get into cross country…I majorly dislike CC running . But due to a knee injury I stopped my freshman year in HS. I recently started jogging/running again but stopped when I got laid off a cpl months ago (I ran in the neighborhood of my work office before work 2-3x a week) but like hyperhorsegirl my form sucks and I haven't been able to really correct it either. Add to that that I was never good at or liked to do long distance running in the first place and I too am clumsy. I feel like I am running in slow mo when I run and my feet and legs feel strange and I feel like I probably look like a dork but I still try to do it from time to time because I do feel good and energized after a run…
However, running on a treadmill as opposed to outside, definitely is more doable and has less dork factor for me.
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Girl I feel your pain…I have a 50 mm chrome. I got it because I thought it would be a good idea to learn on the biggest size, so I could pole on any size pole if it came down to it. I liked it at first but now I can't stand it and have issues ALL THE TIME with it. It's just too shiny and new still despite me having it 2 years. I am always telling my husband I wish there was some way to wear down the chrome on it with a lotion or solvent or something.
Our poles at the studio that I go to are 45 mm and are soooo much easier to use because they have nice wear and tear on them, which no doubt seems to make them easier to grip. I can nail moves consistently at the studio but then I get home and it's no go ALL THE TIME. I'm thinking about getting a 45 mm in TG when we move into a house in a few months because this slippery business is driving me batty!!!!
However, I've found that fully stretching for a good 20-30 mins before hand and 10-15 mins of dancing around the pole before doing tricks on the pole does help "some" but not by much. A completely cold pole +cold muscles=major slip city.
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I was recently laid off, which messed up my plans to be there all 3 days and taking a couple of of the pole clinics but I am still planning on being there in some capacity. I only live about a 30 min drive from the location, so I might just hang out all day Saturday and for the showcase that night. Still going back and forth about whether the hubby will be tagging along or not. Would looove to meet as many of you as I can.
Also if you guys do set up a pole jam at Verucablue's studio, I'd LOVE to be there, so keep me posted on that please.
I'm soooo excited!!!!
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Zumba and daily callestinics sets (2-3x a day for about 10 mins each set) at home–push ups, sit ups, streching, balance ball & pull ups. I plan on getting back into running as well next week, I stopped for awhile.
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Yep I was saying the same thing the other day! I'm a slow poke…been in a rut. I know that if I would just man up and practice more I would be further along than I am. Ce la vie I guess. Sigh.
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Thanks for the tips guys I think it could be many of the things you all mentioned that are my problem.
@veena I can get into a basic invert easily and I have been making sure my knees are over my hands. I think my legs are the main issue, I do think that maybe my leg positioning may be wrong or something. I think I'll have to tape it, so I can see what I am doing with my legs. Also think alot of it is frustration and a little fear…being upside down while exciting, makes me a little nervous, it takes me a while to get upside down moves it seems. And my pole has been pretty cold…I can't seem to get it warmed up effiecently lately.
Thanks again guys, I'm not giving up hope!
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I too vote for spin pole lessons and combos! I've been dying for this. Most studios in my area don't offer classes on spin pole. Please please please do this Veena it would be absolutely fab 🙂
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I too vote for spin pole lessons and combos! I've been dying for this. Most studios in my area don't offer classes on spin pole. Please please please do this Veena it would be absolutely fab 🙂
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I've been poling almost 2 years and I still have yet to find my style as well. But for me, I just let my body and the music move me. When I try to think too much or plot out how I should be dancing or moving, it always ends up looking forced and awkward. I also love to dance but am trying to keep a nice balance between pole dancing and pole fitness/tricks. For me, I am concentrating on learning my spins, poses and tricks with a little freestyle, floorwork and transition work here and there. I know that one day when I have everything learned, I will begin to piece it all together, so it all flows but for now, I am just enjoying it, learning and growing and just letting my body tell me what to do and doing what feels right. Just following my heart and soul basically 🙂
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Yeah so I got sick about a week later, so this list went out the window! On a good note, I got my V invert out of the blue last night after not poling for a few weeks and I am now inspired to push myself over the next week to work on cleaning up my v invert and transitions from the v invert into inverted crucifix, gemini and scorpio. Once I get those to a place I am happy with I think I will (gulp) post a video…I haven't posted one in MONTHS.
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I echo all the other gals comments. A rest day or two in between pole training sessions is essential.1 day of pole and spins, the next day stretching & floor work, the next day pole & spins, next day floorwork & transitions and so on and so forth. It's even a good idea to have a whole complete day where you do nothing and just let your body completely reset, relax and recoup.
Most ladies here practice 3-4 days a week. 🙂
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Welcome to Studio Veena. Give your mom some time she may come around eventually once she really understands and sees the fitness, fun side of it and how empowering and life changing it can be. My mom was a little leary at first but now she thinks it's awesome and is even interested in me showing her some moves on the pole–my mom is very into keeping her body toned and in shape and she has seen what poling has done for my body and is impressed.
Some of my friends were weird too at first about my poling but they all are pretty supportive now.
It's hard to change the way people think of and see poling because most people connect poling with stripping unfortunately but we pole gals are changing folks views of poling one person at a time!
Don't let other peoples (relatives included!) opinions, comments or negativity get in the way of your dreams and what you want to do with your life….It's YOUR life not theirs.
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I'll be there I am so excited! It's been almost a year and a half since I have step foot into a pole studio, so this is a big deal for me to have some fun at a studio again! I can't wait!
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I've been battling this loose skin/baby pooch issue for about 5 years and I am not winning. I keep hearing cardio cardio and it's true because i have so many friends who have lost like 50+ pounds who had loose skin and they got rid of it via running, zumba, Turbo Fire, P90x, Insanity etc. but I am not a big fan of running or cardio in general, so that's where I am probably going wrong. I'm trying to get myself out of that.
I dabble in some Zumba (which I really like) but I have not been doing it lately as often as I should. I was doing hula but have been slacking off on doing it lately. Pole has been a bust too over the last couple of week as well due to life getting in the way more than I'd like. Did P90x a few times a week for a few months and didn't see results but I was to blame for that because I wasn't following the program as it's meant to be done. With P90x, you have to do the WHOLE program 100% to see results.
I really think a healthy diet & cardio are the key because I have seen it work for so many others. Now if only I could do it myself. sigh.
Just try and find a cardio exercise or program that you like and stick with it, I think is your best bet. Set little weekly or monthly weight and waist measurement goals for yourself and make it happen.
If you want to try some low evasive cosmetic type procedures to help you along, check into tickle lipo or lipo dissolve. I know those procedures help get rid of the fatty bulk layer, so you can have an easier time toning and tightening up the abs.
Good luck! We are all in this together!
XXOO Cali
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For me, it would be lots of POLES! And several crash mats for us to use for those of us who are still working on our inverted moves 😉 Also, some knee pads to use & plenty of grip aids available would be great too. A great giveaway promotional item for you guys if you can get them made for the event would be wristbands! They are lifesavers for polers and we always welcome getting a new set!
Hope that helps!
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Yay! I'll keep my eyes open for you for a roomate/room for rent. Do you know what you are looking to pay in rent(your budget?) that will help when I am asking around. Hey the pole convention in LA is in late June, so you'll be moved out here in time for all that poling goodness & fun 🙂
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Hello and welcome to SV! I was born in VA and have relatives in the DC area! I plan on visiting in June we should get together for a pole jam!
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Welcome to SV!
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@hookedonpole cool! I'll look for your email! I take the hubby to competions and showcases, but this i starting thinking might be nice "me" time to just let go and enjoy. 🙂
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Also do you all bring your hubby's to these conventions or do you make it a girls weekend only type thing? Just trying to figure out if I should just do this and take this as "me" time or bring the hubby. I kind of get the feeling I'll be so engulfed with pole workshops and seminars that if he came along it would be useless and he's just be sitting around by himself bored half the time. What do you guys think? Thanks.
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I am struggling with the inverted v too. In fact I just posted a blog about my difficulties the other day! I am going to look into some of the tips that these ladies gave. Sounds like I also may be having a hip flexor issue! At least I feel a little better now knowing that I may have figured out what the issue is!
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Congrats on your new studio! 🙂
