CrazyKosters
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Thank you! I'm just like my father with being stubborn! although I never admitted it when i was younger lol. I just need to make sure I take it easy though…but it's hard!
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@chemgoddess- Wow, sounds a little weird lol, I wouldn't want to do that either
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I will def look into those other muscle groups and it makes total sense about the nerves. I do stretch my pecs and shoulders, strengthening, etc.. I think I def need to try rolfing. I have had so much problems in the past with injuries from being imbalanced on my right and left sides. The army injury really did a number on me as well, I was always putting more weight on one side than the other for years…Might take years to fix but i hope not! I am a very stubborn and determined personality type and it doesn't help that I have a high pain tolerance so i may be exacerbating injuries by not recognizing some pains as injury instead of thinking it's just normal pains. I am becoming more aware though and any pain i feel, I quit what i'm doing right away.
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I think dance is dance and sport is sport. Why can't both be together? Everyones brain is different and everyone sees things differently than the next. I agree you can't really judge dance ( technical aspects i suppose) because its an art form and people take what they want from a performance and it's in the eye of the beholder. I personally like the sexual side. It's no different than any other form of dance, they all cater to love and sensuality. When i try to explain pole to people that view it as a strip club mentality i first say " pole dancing has been around for around 2000 years, chinese pole!" "it wasnt until the 80's i believe when it hit the strip clubs in canada" " It's like aerial ballet or gymnastics" What would any form of dance be without expression and sensuality? not very interesting i suppose…. I wish people were more open minded of things in this world but to many are scared of what they don't know. It's up to us pole dancers to change the mindset of the masses. Once people can see it for what it truly is, an inspiring feat of fitness and grace that takes perserverance and strength whether or not it's "sexy" then the world will forget about the exotic dance mentality around it and move on to something else to put down. I watch dance shows and Americas got talent and people vote for the little kids dancing all provacatively swaying there hips, booty popping etc..I guess thats ok and cute but god forbid you put a pole into dancing…just saying… When I mention the aerial ballet, most say " I never thought of it that way" lol
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I have looked into the iliopsoas and stretch it all the time. My pt said it was not tight at all but my hips still pop and get stuck, so do my knees….It sucks!
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Thanks for the info and replies! I posted a video of my tg progress today and mentioned in the description that I have pain when I try true grip or cup grip in my forearm but I don't get pain when I use the twisted grip unless I do it to much which I limit myself. Is that normal? I can't do it on the other side at all even though I train both sides. It's weird cause when I go to the chiro, my left side is always weaker until i get adjusted…. I wonder if my form is wrong for the other grips or maybe strength is an issue even though I have good upper body strength. I was thinking I was just weird… Any thoughts on if its body mechanics or form? Anyone else have issues with different grips? I will definately try rolfing! I am trying to be more aware of correct form and not being haphazard.
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Welcome! It is great site, one of the least cattiest! It's a very warm and inviting site 🙂 Welcome to the world of pole also. you will most likely become quickly addicted, especially when you have your own pole, studioveena, and youtube lol.
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I agree with the above posts. I also injured the back of my shoulder by pulling a muscle a few months ago by doing it with bad form. It's not just your arms and abs that need strength, also work on your back and shoulder strength and make sure your engaging your shoulders, arms, and abs before you tilt back. I'm no expert at all but injuring yourself from improper form really puts a damper in your day,week or month/s….If you don't have the lessons here, youtube it and view multiple videos from the pros. ive seen some pretty bad advice on youtube, and i've been guilty of doing those and hurting myself so do your research. Good luck and you'll get it eventually!
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I have lost close to 20 lbs since feb when I started. I wasn't over weight to begin with but i was about 138 lbs in feb and now i'm about 118-121 lbs ( I fluctuate a little). I don't run or do any cardio except i consider my cardio the pole because I dance around it a lot and just doing the moves gets my heart pumping and I feel like i ran. I do lots of floor type stuff a lot to. I watch what i eat and stay away from processed foods as much as possible. I don't eat fast food unless i have to, I don't drink pop ( a big weight gainer ), and i just try to be all around healthy. Gaining muscle improves metabolism too but everyone is different. some have to work really hard, others not so much. Also the heavier you are, the faster you'll loose weight ( for most). Your body has to work harder to pump blood etc.. the more you weigh. I also eat a lot of cayenne pepper and drink lots of plain water.
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I don't have kids yet but me and my husband joke about our kids coming to tell him "Look what mommy taught me on the pole" lol. I let my friends kids play on it. The 2 year old girl likes to hold on to it and shake her butt while looking in the mirror https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_eek.gif and she enjoys my videos lol. Her son who is like 9 likes climbing it like a monkey and I taught him the flag move and he can do it! He is into break dancing also. I have a video of them but I need to get permission to post it lol. I am very obsessed with pole, it's always on my mind, especially listening to music. I always think "what move could i do there" lol. I have 3 poles, one in my living room 45mm, and my 50mm in my pole room/studio and the other one i let my friend use. It has taken over my life https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_surprised.gif
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Just stress the point that it is a total body workout that can transform your body and mind. It's a lot cheaper than a gym membership or pole classes and the savings in gas driving back and forth. Maybe offer him something, a nice dance or two, a couple massages, make a coupon book of stuff you'll do "wink" "wink" and give it to him, etc… Oh the fun you'll have and money you'll save by buying your own pole 🙂
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I like stilettonation, they don't have a huge selection but they are reasonably priced and great customer service. I had to have shoes replaced and they were on it! FYI, I had ordered from the pinkstilettoshop and never received my shoes, never got a shipped confirmation or anything but they were quick to take the money out of my account. They never replied when trying to contact them, I left multiple messages, emails, and called daily and they still never returned my call. Like over a month after purchasing them, I had to report them as fraud and got my money back from the bank. I had posted about it a few months ago and someone else had problems with them to.
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I felt the same way to! It's very motivating and encouraging. Welcome!
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I meant twisted grip ayesha! oops. Got it yesturday with help from my husband but can't get it from the ground yet….
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That is weird, are you sure it's a girl or just one person? It could be some con artists or some weird porno people. Hopefully it's just someone that needs to get a life but it could be people trying to make money off you or photo shopping your pics on to porn sites. It's happened…
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Also when my husband was helping me, he said he wasn't really doing much and that it was mostly me. Yay!
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Split grip Ayesha, just starting to practice the split grip but it will be a while….. I suppose i need to get the elbow grip ayesha first lol
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I'm a phlebotomist and lab client services rep in addition to filling in for our microbiology department as a lab aid. I've been wanting a career change for a while, been doing this for 9 years and am burnt out. Just don't know what to do!
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Ive had the same problem and the doc said it was a rhomboid strain but the PT said it wasnt either. It's the muscles that attach your shoulders to your ribs like you said. She gave me some exercises to do to stabalize them and get rid of my scapular winging and its helping a bunch and my back isnt nearly as hunched either. You also need to stretch your pec muscles and chest. I do it by standing in a doorway and putting my forearms on the side of the walls so im making a " w" (hands about head level and palms on the wall) then lean forward with your chest without arching your back. Doing some scapular winging prevention exercises and that stretch should help. Never heard of rolfing but i'm going to now! Thanks!
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I know you can edit them through i-tunes. I do that sometimes to dance to shorter versions. If you have i-tunes, open up your library and right click on the song you want to change. Pick " get info". Go to the options tab and at the bottom there is a couple boxes that say start time and end time. Select the times you want then hit ok. Then right click on the the song again and choose " create acc version" Give it a couple seconds and the new version will show up right under the original. You can play the song in itunes to see exactly where you need to stop and start. So if you wanted to start the song at a later point then pick the time you want it to start and check the box but keep the end time how it is and check the box. If you wanted to stop it later then do the opposite. If you need to edit it more thoroughly then im not sure but you can edit one version then edit that version etc..You can then drag the new song to your pc library and burn it or whatever. This does not affect the original version and you can delete the acc versions from itunes without it deleting the original. Hope this helps, not sure if thats what you were looking for. Good luck with the comp!
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Yeah i'm going to contact my bank. I wrote him an email saying i was going to report him and leave reviews all over the internet if he doesnt respond by next week…I bought shoes from stilettonations and its a small company just getting started and they have great customer service. I had a problem with my order from ups and he replied right away and sent out another pair for free, so i'm going to use them in the future. Not a big selection though..Thanks for the info PlatinumAni, I might give it another week and a half before i go bat shit crazy on this guy haha https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_rambo.gif
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Never heard of Writhe pole dance but that would be better for me than kirkland or seattle. Now i have homework!
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When i move into my new house, im going to try a space heater and a humidifier to make it warm and humid ( after i paint my walls with mold resistent bathroom paint https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif) and see if that helps. Every time i went to the studio, it was always really warm and about 40-50% humidity after warming up (basing it off hot yoga) and I couldn't even do a spin because i was literally stuck to the pole lol. They were stainless steel poles to.
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A quick way to warm up the pole and your skin if a "warm up" isn't working that good is use a hairdryer on it and your self for a few seconds. I don't think it hurts the pole but maybe someone else knows. Just a thought!
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Yeah that sounds fishy..Especially after what calipolepixie said..Creepy!
