Maria-Elena Kadala
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I have the same issue … my solution is to wear a bra that fits, and put a crop top over it.
Walmart has had some decent sports bras in my size, but it’s hit-or-miss. -
It’s a bargain! a tremendous resource, even if you’re taking classes at a studio. I’ve had the Veena lessons since 2010 and recommend them to everyone. She has progressions that most studios do not, plus the strengthening/stretching, foam rolling, and the routines are priceless if you’re putting together a performance!
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The good news is I JUST installed Chrome, and the videos run!
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Thanks, Colleen … I had done that, did it again, rebooted … still no luck.
Webbie’s been helping, but it’s a problem too obscure to resolve at this point. -
I love the training materials! I appreciate the organization. I already have some certifications, and these are a welcome adjunct to the materials I already have, especially since they relate to lessons videos.
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This was four years ago, in which time we’ve learned more about the truth of PPP — does it even exist any more?
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I haven’t checked in for ages (recovering from snow shoveling injuries) but I am loving these new quick lessons. They are ideal for those who’ve been thru the abundance of fundamental lessons already in the library, so if we don’t get something, we can study that portion. Plus you make it easy by referencing them all.
Great work, as always!
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Veena, first let me say that I often turn to your videos for ideas and inspiration!
I’m not a dancer, so choreography is a foreign language to me, but I’m learning. This past year I’ve had some injury and health set-backs, and in my recoveries, I’ve been emphasizing correct form (which I didn’t learn in the beginning), working on my Other Side, and actual dancing. I’ve also fallen in love with spin mode — I need to take motion sickness pills to do it, but it’s worth it — to the extent that for a recent studio showcase, I had two poles on spin. Also working really hard on the dancing, and self-expression (I’ve got the dead-pan thing nailed down a little too tightly!)At my age (60) I won’t compare myself to others … I appreciate what my body can do, and simply try to improve. And if I want to compare myself to other sexagenarians, there’s Greta Pontarelli and Bel Jeremiah … so I’m much better off comparing myself to me! There’s no rainbow Marchenko in my future, but I’m doing some things I never expected to achieve. Also working on those fundamentals to make them really pretty, and delighting on perfecting my pirouette.
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I was surprised by the realization that with the physical strength gained from pole came emotional strength. Healing from a protracted and ugly divorce, with recurring drama. The stress prompted physical illness, time off the pole — and it was discouraging to have to start over. Over time, it became the measure of my recovery.
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This has been my focus in recent months, even taking Pole 1 classes for my non-dominant side — VERY humbling
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Have the organizations folded, or were there no competitions?
Frankly, with all the drama that surrounded them, I wouldn’t blame the organizers for suspending/discontinuing them.
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Gotta agree with AriesWolf … beyond that, go into CAR instead of CKR.
Also, from a chopper, descend as slowly as you can, to build the strength to go up strong & smoothly.
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It’s terrific! has a nice clean look to it. And I love that you put all this effort into it when you didn’t *have* to, it was already great.
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I think the diversity of the champions reflects the diversity, percentage-wise, of the participants. There are sports where some races are more predominant, and that’s probably a reflection of the social environment in which one grows up. For example, we don’t see as many white basketball players, or many white tennis players, but we do see some.
Now that scoring is being standardized, for sure ability will count more heavily than looks. Size is certainly going to make a difference … we see this in gymnasts, whose prepubescence is prolonged by low body fat. This isn’t to say a larger curvier woman can’t compete, but it just requires more strength to move that extra weight, even if it is muscle.There are some polers who’ve made a mark outside of competition:
Aerial Amy comes to mind, as does Keex (Kira Lamb); both are bloggers.
We have Veena, who never competed, and didn’t even perform until a year or so ago!I disagree that the choices are made on looks alone … look at the performances!
And you aren’t limited to looking at “champions”, look around here, look on youTube, and you will find role models all over the world! -
I have a 12' ceiling and Platinum Stages 45mm, which I have installed with pressure mount.
If you are going to have a circle between the ceiling an pressure mount, be sure it is secured into the studs.
You can get a stud finder at Home Depot, and you should also get a magnetic level to be sure the pole is plumb when installed. There will be minor ceiling damage, but nothing that can't be spackled and painted easily.
I inquired about Veena's pole, and they can custom-make something for the height you specify.
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Veena has a demo on decorating shoes, so that might be a way to salvage the torn patent leather ones … you'd be recovering them completely, or just maybe the torn areas, but at least you can still use them.
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I still have to use Bonine (meclizine) before working on spin! other techniques are focusing on the pole while spinning (not always possible), and "un-spinning" myself or LorLynn does.
I will definitely try the MotionEaze, because it sounds cheaper than the Bonine.
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Yes, probably overuse, it happens to so many instructors. Ours have taken to demonstrating more on their non-dominant side to avoid injury AND they insist we do everything on both sides!
I've found that taking arnica helps, and I use ginger (a natural anti-inflammatory) in my smoothies daily. Recently started experimenting with "magnesium oil", which isn't oily, it's water-based; it's the magnesium in Epsom salts that relieves muscle spasms. I spray it on the sore areas after a workout. I think it helps with recovery. I ordered mine from Amazon.
You might also try icing the areas that tend to get sore, keep an ice-pack at the studio! It's such a simple thing, one tends to think it can't have much therapeutic effect, but my PT always emphasizes it.
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A friend went thru this, and it was resolved with PT — and time.
You should check with a medical professional, to determine the severity, before you do more physical activity.
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It's not the same song, but something with a similar feel:
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We all tend to suck at everything in the beginning … and it can be discouraging to see people successfully before you do. What I've learned over time is that there are some things that will come easier to each of us.
I've been poling for four years, on & off, with some major set backs from injuries and illness, and it's really discouraging to start over. Through all of this, even though I can do some more advanced tricks, I couldn't do my bleepin' chopper (just got it last night, can't say "nailed it", but I got it). Also, I've slid by favoring only one side, so now I'm taking a Level 1 class working on my weak side only, and it's pretty sucky right now. But I'm still doing Level 3 to keep up the more advanced moves.
It took me longer than my classmates to invert at all (of course, I was 30 years older than the rest of them) but eventually I did, and then I could Gemini/Scorpio switch before the rest of them … mainly because I couldn't chopper and I taught myself to get into the inside leg hang.
And for reasons I can't explain, I was way ahead of the rest on CKR and CAR!
So don't get discouraged … just endeavor to improve, compare yourself to yourself only. If you've ever been to one of their workshops, you'll hear champions tell you about what they suck at!
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abcollins, I looked at your links, and regarding Protein Powders, it says
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Protein Powders
As discussed in a previous chapter, protein powders have been staple of athletic nutrition for decades and exist somewhere between food and a supplement. While obtaining all but the highest intakes of protein can generally be done with nothing more than food, protein powders can provide convenience and flexibility for athletes having problems meeting their protein needs. They can be especially valuable when athletes travel and may have their normal food patterns disrupted. Specific types of protein powder are discussed in Chapter 4.
For the most part, buying protein powders commercially is a losing proposition, you will pay twice as much for half the product and I recommend that athletes find reliable online suppliers to purchase protein powder in bulk. I’ve provided a few online resources at the end of this book that I trust to provide quality product at a good price."
And this is how they work for me … not as a staple in my diet, but as a supplement. One doesn't need a lot of supplementation for post-event/training recovery, but some level within the specified window optimizes recovery. I prefer the liquid smoothie before training/events … probably just psychological … but I don't want to be digesting a substantial meal before I have to run for 90 minutes (or invert for 9 seconds). It's the quickest solution to post-training/event nutrition when I'm too tired to think about preparing anything more complex.
It's my standard breakfast, because it's the easiest/quickest way for me to get my particular metabolism (with diabetes) on an even keel in the AM. And that being said, I try to get the right balance of nutrients from "real food" in my other meals.
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Here's a link for post-training recovery meals:
http://www.cookinglight.com/healthy-living/fitness/post-workout-meals-00400000046491/
"What you eat after a workout matters! No matter what time of day you exercise, the key is to follow up with meals that combine protein, which helps your muscles recover, and carbohydrates, which replenish energy stores. For best results, eat within 30 to 60 minutes after exercise, when muscles are most receptive. During this window, an increase in enzyme activity makes the body more efficient at storing glucose for energy and building protein in fatigued muscles."
This is what I learned in the pro clinics, and echoes what Chemmie said about the time window, My post-recovery nutrition is more like a snack than a "meal", ie, not that many calories, but just enough to promote recovery. My recovery drink of choice was described in previous post, but it doesn't have to be a drink (although you probably need the fluid anyway).
Find out what works best for you, and work it out with your ED counselor to fit it into your program.
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I use a recovery drink with a scoop of protein powder, frozen pineapple (bromelain) and frozen greens (spinach or kale) with ginger and turmeric. 1:3 protein/carb ratio
As a soccer referee, I've found my perfect pre-game nutrition is some kind of protein shake, with a mix of frozen fruit (berries or pineapple) and frozen greens, with some additional supplements.
4 years ago I was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, despite have no obvious risk factors, and I manage this with diet and exercise. I've found the proportion of protein/carbs that works for me, but it's an individual thing. I learned in the professional clinics that post-event/training recovery is optimized by appropriate nutrition, but I'm not as diligent as I could be, unless I'm feeling the hypoglycemia.
I use SAN Infusion, because it contains a lot of ingredients I would probably add to my smoothie anyway, and the proportion of protein/carb works for me, especially since I add extra carb with the fruit. Plus it has some fiber. They say 4 scoops is one serving, but that's more protein than anyone needs at one sitting, so I go with 3. You have to shop around to get a good price on it. After trying many different protein powders, ths is my preference.
But read the labels, and only trying different things will lead you to the right choice for you. It's important to understand that strength work munches through the glycogen in your muscles, so you want to replace that as well as protein. I actually need to use glucose tablets when doing strength work (such as pole), but even HIT cardio training does not deplete the glycogen the way even light strength training does.
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There's two versions of the song "Layla" … a generation apart, I love them both.
Now that I've popped my video cherry, this gives me the best reason ever to try another!
