dustbunny
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I’ve seen the reverse aysha to a twisted grip aysha. Could it have been a twisted grip butterfly?
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I like to take it to a hip hold. Tucked will keep your spin going and can even add momentum, or go piked/straddle to slow down.
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When you’re in the chopper position pull up really hard before hooking the outside leg. It should give you just a little more height and will help you avoid trapping your hand. 🙂
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I think a glove or some grip aid might help you to feel more comfortable and allow you to hold it longer until the muscle memory and the strength in that hand catches up. How are you in one handed spins, because it is similar in that most of your weight is in that one hand. Practicing those may help your strength too.
I often need some help warning up the pole that high too, even if the rest of the pole is warm that top hand may be sliding due to a cold pole. Try a hairdryer to warm up those higher parts if you need to. -
Tweaked my knee this week doing a move I’ve been doing for years…just a simple cross-knee release. I also keep tweaking my wrist doing simple things like reaching for my seatbelt in the car or picking up my backpack.
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Megsmith. Im curious why you would say you dont get that with other sports. Most if not all team sports have tournaments or play-offs. Which is essentially the same as being judged or ranked. And many teams require you to try out before you can even be on the team. Performing is also a big part of individual sports such as dancing or gymnastics. Some of these are VERY competitive worlds, Dance Moms comes to mind. Even martial arts have competitions and showcases. Even recreational league sports usually compete at the end of the season. 🙂
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My first performance was at a showcase in Toronto Ontario. At the first tpdfs in 2008. I had been poling for 2 years or so I believe. Was I “ready”, no not really. I didnt practice enough, forgot part of my routine (but kept moving so you cant really tell), but I really enjoyed myself. It was a great rush, and I couldnt wait to do it again. I am performing again at the end of the month and I still dont feel ready but what the heck, I know it will be a blast. I am hoping to see improvement in my performing skills, by which I mean so much more than moves. I want to connect more with the audience and really have more emotion in my dancing. Time will tell.
I recommend you perform if you’re interested, competitions may be high stress, but showcases tend to be very friendly, supportive, and positive. Choose whatever environment you’re comfortable with and give it your all. 🙂 -
I spent a summer trying to learn how to slackline. I could barely walk a couple steps (no bouncing or flipping for me Thanks! ) but it is great for the core and balance even just to try standing on it.
I will say it is MUCH harder to put up the slackline then you would think. Takes some practice just to get it up, but it’s a blast and if you do it in a public place like a park you’ll get so many curious people asking you about it. I had people bring their kids over and we’d hold their hands so they could walk the line. 🙂 -
I recently bought some cramers firm grip spray. It is really sticky. I haven’t tried it yet but I’ve heard that you can spray it on clothes and pole with long sleeves or pants on. I suppose you could try something like that on your uggs.
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Work on leaning back over the back leg in your front splits. Or bend the leg grab the foot overhead with both hands an work towards straightening the leg back to the floor. These are common stretches for gymnasts and cheerleaders.
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Oh I just thought of something else too. I’ll bet proportions change with age, what is normal proportionately for a 7 yr old will not be the same normal proportions for a 40 yr old. This is getting very complicated very quickly. Lol
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Maybe this weekend I’ll grab a wall and a measuring tape and see if hubby will be the first Guinea pig.
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Lilred, that’s a great example of how this type of knowledge can help us as instructors to determine what moves are suitable for whom or at least give us some insight as to why someone may be struggling with a certain move.
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All this talk about proportions makes me want to start a study. I know for example that I am shorter than average but I don’t know whether my arms/legs/torso are long or short for my body. I found this article so interesting, and now I want to measure a whole bunch of peoples’ proportions to determine some “normal” ranges and to find out where I stand. 🙂
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That was awesome! Thanks for sharing. 🙂
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Your right, it is a touchy subject but don’t take it personally. As someone mentioned the warnings aren’t just for the op but because it is a public forum there may be beginners reading it who do not know of the dangers associated with the move. And I think that most of the people here would rather you ask questions if your unsure about something regarding twisted grip because it is so dangerous, rather than trying to figure it out on your own and risking injury. 🙂 The best way for us to help you though is to see a video of what your doing. Best of luck with this move it is so impressive when done well. I don’t have a link handy but there are some really good tutorials on YouTube that cover all the steps for conditioning and prep work before working the lift itself.
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It depends on your body and past workout experience. 60-90 min is great if you can handle that but not everyone can, especially if you’re new to exercising. 20-30 min may be all you can handle at first and that’s okay because stamina will improve with time. The important things to remember are to warmup well first, this will reduce your chances of injury and will help you sick to the pole. And do some light stretching after to help with post workout stiffness and soreness. What you do in between is up to you. 🙂 Remember to take rest days too, you may find light exercise like walking or some light yoga beneficial on your “rest” days. If you have veena lessons she has a few warm ups plus lessons on moves/transitions and stretching too. The 30 day take of is great for anyone at any level and will help you structure your workouts.
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This was too great not to share! I want to be this woman when I am eighty.
Also I just adore the look she gives Simon when he buzzed them, like he is sooooo beneath her. 🙂 At least he apologized. Lol -
This is not a “pretty” solution, but I know that my heavy duty rubber boots stick like glue! LOL
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The bad things I have heard coming out about crossfit are mostly (imho) trainer based rather than the training itself. And i don’t care if they’re “certified” or not. There are great fitness pros without certs and very poor ones with them. If you have a good trainer that focuses on form and proper body mechanics over weight increases or reps than you (at least in theory) should be fine. Also be aware of your own body and if any exercise hurts or doesn’t look right for your body don’t let any one force you into it. I think the same theory applies to pole (or any sport), if your instructor tells you to do a butterfly when you can barely hold an inverted crucifix you are being set up for not only failure but the potential for serious injury.
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Definitely start video taping yourself if you don’t already. Even if you don’t want to share it with anyone that is okay. It will allow you to see what you actually look like vs. What you think you look like. Then go back to basics start with simple transitions and basic spins, really focus on pointing your toes, straightening your legs fully, or what your hands are doing, and of course doing it with a natural relaxed looking smile. By going back to basic moves you won’t have to think about where you’re hands and feet go because your muscle memory already knows that, you can put the extra effort and thought into making it all look fantastic. Then do it a thousand times ha ha ha. As far as flow and grace goes… practice practice practice. I was about as graceful as a newborn giraffe when I started pole nearly 5 years ago. Now I find myself stunned by my own videos sometimes.
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I don’t have children either but I think you did fine. I don’t think it’s okay to go into specific details about sex and pregnancy with someone else’s child, that’s their business to decide when they think is the right time. But I also don’t think it’s good to lie to them either. I think for her age you struck a very good balance of being both honest and discreet.
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Either way is fine. I tip to lower leg as well, and I think I learned that trick from an old veena lesson that has since been updated! 🙂
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Just bought some Cramer’s firm grip to try too! I’m always looking for more options. 🙂
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Tite grip is pretty good but I like dgp even better now!
