dustbunny
Forum Replies Created
-
I just want to agree with everything that has been said, and to add that after almost 5 years of poling I have only lost 10-15lbs! …BUT… I have dropped 4 pant sizes, shrunk in the waist and hips, and gained tons of muscle mass all over my body. Focus on the positives, scales suck as they do not tell the whole story. You are doing great, so don’t give up. 🙂
-
LOL the female anchor couldn’t stop doing that fireman spin once she realized she could do it!
-
Ooh I haven’t tried it on my feet yet… maybe I will be able to do a cupid now!
-
I use a hair dryer to warm my pole in the winter.
-
All I can think of is at that speed it’s a good thing she doesn’t throw up, it would be everywhere! Ewwww
-
Other grip options for sweaty hands include tite grip and dirty girl poletice. I like tite grip and find it lasts longer than dry hands. I just received my order of DGP and will be trying it tomorrow but have heard good things from other sweaty polers.
I was worried too about becoming reliant on grip aids but when your hands are too sweaty to do even a basic spin the choice eventually becomes use them or don’t pole. Giving up pole was not an option for me so grip aids it is. -
Never seen it done before but that’s no reason why it can’t be!
-
I think it’s a great idea. I wish I had a before photo…
-
Wow she is so strong, graceful, and flexy!
-
There are a couple very beginner spins or “half spins” if you like. Veenas extended leg spin is an example of a spin that you dont even have to lift your feet off the floor. You can incorporate floor work, standing transitions, booty moves, pole sits (and leg variations in a pole sit), upright crucifix, shoulderstand for a simple inversion. That’s tons to make a routine from!
-
Nothing wrong with using whichever works better for you. If you know someone who wants the 45, go for it!
-
What do you wear when you are trying to freestyle? I usually wear typical pole fitness wear when practicing moves, combos, spins or whatever but if I know that I want to freestyle I will dress the part. Putting on something that makes me feel sexy (depending on the day that could mean cut-off jean shorts or a bikini or my 6″ pleasers) and doing my hair really lets me become someone else. And she is a much better dancer.
-
Rune. I first got the teddy not by holding with my back but by pulling my shorts down and using my butt cheek. It might give you somewhere to start.
-
The lessons here are a great value and will help you so much.
Yes! Pole hurts, but it gets better I promise. Every new hold will bring new pain until your skin in that area toughens up but it does.
Cold poles are very slippery, so that could be part of your problem. I use a hair dryer to keep my pole warm in the winter.
Don’t stress too much and just try to enjoy yourself. -
Veena’s right. Knowing your posture is bad and wanting to change is the right place to start, but don’t waste your money on any products when you already have what you need. Just practicing pole made a huge difference in my posture, and I had bad posture all my life. Strengthening the muscles of your core, back and stretching your chest and shoulders will help make the position more natural and easier to maintain. Remember just like anything, practice makes perfect!
-
Kobajo that is a great option. I love it!
-
Even after 4 months of classes it isnt unusual to not be able to invert. I have a similar level structure and I don’t teach inverts until intermediate 1, usually close to 6 months in. Dont rush yourself or compare yourself to others. Keep strengthening and conditioning and you will get there.
-
Coming to Toronto Canada this spring is the Toronto pole dance fitness showcase (TPDFS). An evening of performances in downtown Toronto. New venue this year I really dont know anything about the place but it should be a ton of fun.
-
Whatever software you go with, check out youtube for tutorials on how to use different features if you’re having trouble figuring it out. Thats how I learned how to use mine.
-
I started playing around with this today. Just the regular grip on static, not the way aerial Amy did it. It definitely works better when you trust yourself and really lean out into it, arch your back and drop your head back. I see this becoming my new favorite spin. Thanks for sharing!
-
Don’t forget your dance transitions like pirouettes, half spins, slides, and floorwork. There is so much you can work on. No need to be bored.
That spin you’re describing I believe is the front hook. It is in my level 2 program, not level 1. It is not easy to do forward facing spins, they require a lot of strength in your top hand, arm, and shoulder. Do you have Veena’s lessons? -
Your body might be telling you to take a break. You said you were “all over it” yesterday. Relax and work on something else; floor work or stretching. I’ll bet it will come back tomorrow or next day. 🙂
-
Oh I have so many ideas… Shoulder dismount, Shouldermount flip (to sit on pole), Aysha. We’ll see what happens.
-
I don’t understand why everyone is always so concerned about x-poles cracking the ceilings…doesn’t anyone know how easy (and cheap) it is to putty over a freakin’ crack! Good luck getting your pole up soon.
-
@hooked pole memories are good too. Many of my male friends think pole is easy, especially when I was trying to learn the shouldermount. They could do that no problem, but try teaching them a simple pole sit and they leave crying… lol
