chemgoddess1
Forum Replies Created
-
I cannot do the unhooked version and I think it may be because I have pretty much nothing when it comes to center splits.
I will note that the further you push your hips the less it hurts. My biggest problem with this is sweaty knees! And let me tell you….your knee rolling over the pole when you lose this hold is not a fun feeling!
-
It is funny because after I saw his post I sent englann a message stating that I did not know what their relationship was but he views her with much love.
-
My CKR is far away from the pole also but I think it is meant to be that way. Now for CAR I am much closer, but my grip starts close to my butt in the back and catches just before my knees on the front.
-
That was an awesome post when he put it up there…especially coming from a guy.
(but I still think the other butt head needs an attitude adjustment)
-
There is a studio by me that teaches break dance, pole, aerial silks, juggling and stiltwalking to kids.
Check out some of the pics at Jasmine Dragons
-
PDR….Empyrean has something going on facebook about it. Not sure if you are friends with her or not.
There is a vote currently for weekends that won’t work:
Midwest Pole Jam
-
That is the exact same tip I was taught! I will also add that it works!
As for the jams…they are for EVERYONE.
Chicago….there is a group of polers that are trying to get together in Chicago some time in July. Dates are not yet set. There are some ladies that I have been chatting with since my first days (2.5 years….WOW) that are supposed to be there and I am very excited.
-
Be does…not too sure about Cleveland Exotic. Not too many people take advantage of the one at Be though.
Oh, yeah…don’t forget:
Trip to Chicago for the jam in July/August
Extra $$ for workshops within neighboring states…there are some good ones coming up!
Trip to Columbus for the next Ohio Girls jam -
Momma…as for the shoes….Priscilla’s every year has a huge shoe blowout sale. I have been watching for it. I will try calling the store today and see if they have any intel. They have had some REALLY cute shoes in the past and I think they are all $19.99.
As for the sports bra, Walmart carries the Danskin brand of sports bras and they are only about $9. I like the medium impact ones (because they do not totally squish down what little I have) and have also looked at the high impact ones. I think I have them in every color that has existed over the last 2 years!!
Pole shorts: Again Walmart. Danskin has some that a few of the girls like (and they are right next to the sports bras). OP also has some cute teeny shorts out right now and they are like $5.
Can’t help on the lessons.
-
ok so good Q. how bad is it if i pole days in a row as long as i am not sore? like can i do some pole inverts ect today and tommorow and the next day if i am only doing like 30mins at a time and not sore/tender/fatigued? or is it a pretty hard rule not to work the same muscles days in a row even if not sore? sometimes i am feeling it and want to pole every day other times maybe 1 or 2x week..
Your body needs a chance to rest and rebuild muscles. Over time the over use will lead to injury and possibly a life time of issues. It has been over 2 years since I first injured my shoulder and it still acts up. Some may not show up until later in life. I am 41 and had knee issues starting in my late 20’s. After several exams and MRI’s it was determined that all of the roller skating that I did when I was younger was the cause of my problem.
I suggest reading up on repetitive motion injuries. It really is not worth it!
-
Rotator cuff injury is not something that you want to deal with. It has ruined the careers of MANY athletes and will keep you off the pole for MONTHS.
There are some really good videos on youtube put out by Samsara. She does a great job of explaining body mechanics. Her website is Samsara Pilates and in the links/resources tab is the link to her YT account. She may even have some videos regarding your hip issues.
-
Welcome to the addiction. Follow the rules of bodybuilders….at least 48 hours of rest between muscle groups. On the in between days if you need to pole then work on transitions and just moving around the pole. It is not all about tricks…you need a way to string them all together. If you are working on spins you can do right side one day and left side the next.
I personally get way too sore to be able to pole every day and I found out the hard way that fatigued muscles and pole do not mix well!
-
Zumba
Imagine aerobics set to Latin-ish music. My instructor is big on hip hop, belly dance and salsa. I HATE cardio and have stuck with this since January. I also usually never sweat but come out of class dripping wet.
-
It changes a bit for me. Currently I am doing Zumba 3 days a week, trying to get on the pole at least 2 and then whatever happens on the weekend. Yesterday it was a 13 mile bike ride with my husband.
-
Momma….knee ups are actually a 2 part strength builder. The first part is being able to hold your body weight with just your arms. Imagine doing pull ups but using your pole. Knee ups are holding the pole in baseball grip and raising your knees to your belly and then letting them back down.
But using the pole.
-
I have never had issues with swollen knuckles…..it may be a grip thing. When gripping the pole you want to concentrate more on the last two fingers (ring and pinky) and the fleshy part of your thumb.
-
NO KICKING!!!! Unfortunately too many pole schools teach girls to do this.
You will have the strength. It took me what seemed like forever to have the strength to curl up into a shoulder mount but that times FLIES.
I will also attest to injuries. One of the first pulled muscles I got was from doing a reverse invert. I had the strength to get up there but did not have the strength to control myself on the way back down. Work those CONTROLLED knee ups!
-
YAY….sounds like you have your pole issues worked out and it is UP!!
The pain WILL go away but I can’t tell you how long it will take. It just depends on how quickly your body adapts. Try to get your pole sit solid before you try anything else….you do NOT want to lean back and end up on the floor!
-
Eike and Remi are both so extremely talented. Check out Eike in this video. This was the first one I ever saw of him (and the one that started the infatuation….oh my god he is completely edible!!)
Eike SOAP Show
-
JC and his socks are too funny!
I wish we had something like this around here….. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cry.gif
-
K…took new pics on Monday. I was not as warm as I would have liked to have been but in looking at progress I am pretty psyched!!
November:
https://www.studioveena.comhttp:://farm3.static.flickr.com/2668/4141687149_9e82988190.jpgMonday:
https://www.studioveena.comhttp:://farm4.static.flickr.com/3140/4564353174_1661955387.jpgI wish I would have been more centered on my pole so that you could see how far down I have come as a reference.
-
I know that you are new here. There are a few threads going reagrding this. I think the one that sums it up the best is this one:
Resistance Stretching
There is also a splits progress thread in the pics and vids forum.
Oh…and WELCOME!!!
-
I have not tried the titanium gold but have heard that the grip is similar to a brass pole.
-
Try doing the move backwards but I will warn that if you do not have the ab strength you may end up with a REALLY sore back and possibly some pulled muscles. This is basically how I learned this totally by accident. When you are in the invert bring your legs down into V then crunch them and lower yourself.
Also, when you are doing knee raises, how many are you doing and are you controlling all the way down and back up again?
Things like the plow and lower ab exercises will help with the abs curl-up. Search youtube for the plow.
-
Makes sense. I think the arched back may be my issue. I have that area tight and straight for the core stability.
