Elyse Hauke
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Ok, way back when the first app I knew about was the Pocket Pole app which I believe to know be defunct. I loved being able to scroll through moves and reference them whenever I got stuck in a rut and needed to change things up a bit during my freestyles or general practices. SV has such a wonderful catalog so a quick menu option to poses and grips would be lovely.
I would also love a function that could generate and track workouts or even generate tricks and spins combos based on a particular move we are working on. This may be a tall order but it’s something I think everyone could get their leg hooks into pun intended. lol! Accountability reminders would be really neat too! Or what about daily inspirational messages/notifications. A big part of why I love so much about SV is the positivity and supportive feedback that is always available and in large supply. I think everyone needs a little pick me up from time to time so a little message when we are living our busy lives away from SV would certainly be welcomed. Some of these ideas might not be feasible but this site always gets my creative juices flowing. 😉
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A fantastic post indeed! I record everything (well I try to record everything, sometimes technology doesn’t cooperate.) I watch my footage after every practice and find that I am more and more excited to keep going because progress can be seen on a daily basis that I don’t always realize in the moment. Even when progress isn’t seen daily, every bit counts and we should give ourselves praise and let us not forget about the happy accidents that can also be found along the way. It’s not easy work but the payoff is so rewarding. Bask in your glory girl! You’ve earned it!
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Way to go girl! So glad to hear this!
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Veena,
This video is priceless!!!!!!
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Phoenix,
Congratulations on all of your accomplishments! 20 lbs is not as easy as it sounds and it does take hard work and dedication. Its really easy for people to judge and make statements because its easier to make excuses for their lack of trying and makes it easier to live with their choices. I am down 50 lbs since February and have hit a bit of a plateau but I never forget how much better I feel about myself for accomplishing my goals and having the dedication to keep going. No matter what anyone says, no one can take that from me. We don’t need their approval and we certainly don’t need their negativity. Just keep your head up, you know who you are and what you are capable of. Let them roll their eyes and talk all they want. You just smile and take comfort in the fact that you are happier and healthier and you earned it! You are an agent of change and taking control of your life and your happiness? What are they doing? Nothing!
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I started in July and life got crazy for me too! What’s new? Hoping to get back on a more regular schedule soon. I did make it to day 7 though! One way or another I will get to day 30.
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Cazzzz, you know, I have typically had difficulties in that area as well. Especially with the cradle spin. While I have always been able to do it, it wasn’t strong and sometimes, it still isn’t. But I have come leaps and bounds since I picked poling back up. I have also found that strengthening the hip flexors has lead to vast improvements which I am sure, with ab/leg lift work that is likely included you will get a lot of that with the 30 day challenge as well. I will be sure to post before and after pics. I just hit the half way mark in my weight loss journey right now. Down 35lbs!!! So…for me it will certainly be exciting to see the results on day 30!
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I am in! I will do the best I can given my recent recovery issues, but something is better than nothing. Fingers crossed I can do the full 30 days on schedule.
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I usually use Tite grip on the backs of my knees and other spots where I need it when practicing or performing, typically only in the summertime though, its very humid where I live. Most of the time, I just use a towel and alcohol and just wipe off to stay dry. I don’t typically perspire heavily unless I am really hitting cardio hard but there are days when I just can’t seem to keep it all under wraps. Tite grip usually delivers though. For hands I usually use dry hands and sometimes use Tite Grip as a base.
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Yayo,
How exciting. Be sure to post your comp. footage if you can! Sorry somehow I missed your post about Tuesday. It wasn’t a good day for me anyway but I am sure we can manage a good time for both of us. I am usually flexible in the evenings just depends on how much school work I have to get done. I typically just need to be done poling by 9:30 so I can wind down and get to bed. I have to be at work by 7:30 on weekdays. I am a night owl and have trouble falling asleep so this schedule doesn’t work well for me, but that’s life.
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Yayo-
Sounds good to me. I also have low ceilings so I am limited there but at this point it isn’t crucial. I am game for anything. What competition are you competing in? -
Yayo,
What are you working on currently? I am hoping to work on more conditioning, flexibility and working mostly on intermediate moves/combos right now. I have gotten some of my advanced moves back but my focus has been transitions and building endurance.
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Hi Kellye, I ended up in Columbus because my husband is stationed here. Time zones can be so frustrating, I am on EST time so about 3 hours ahead of AZ and about 7 hours behind Switzerland and Finland. Only an hour ahead of you Yayo. Btw, I appreciate all dance styles so it really doesn’t matter to me what my pole buddies preferences are. I am just interested in the accountability and social aspects of training on Skype. I don’t have the luxury of a pole community where I live.
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Mystical-
I have the Jungle Gym Xt and the Rip60 trainer. I enjoy both but I prefer the Rip60 trainer. Both are under $100 on amazon. Just some others to consider and compare. That is if you haven’t bought one already. -
YES PLEASE!!!! PM ME!!!! I am also a jazz, ballet, modern, contemporary kind of gal. 😉