leyrose
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Rylonn that is a great idea for the studio as we do have yoga mats and I won't look silly doing it either!
Couch cusions are a great idea thanks Runemist! I have a couch right next to my pole at home so i can just remove the cushions from it…easy!
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I am a graphic designer/photographer
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And no we dont have crash mats… The floors are wooden which scares me more than my pole at home which has carpet under it… I know the carpet is not ideal for dancing and spinning of the floor but it is the only space I have to put it and I do like the softer flooring!
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Thanks so so much for all your help!! Would you believe I didn’t even think of just practising the reverse handstand by itself? I think that’s what I will be doing!
And I totally agree now about having the hands between the floor and my head as a measure of safety! I think if I keep telling myself that then I will be able to do it!
Thank you so much everyone! I guess I am just frustrated with myself as itbs taking time to get th invert but yet it only took a little while to get other moves.
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Thanks for your replies! It’s good to know that I am not alone!
I used to figure skate competitively so I have strong thighs from jumping and am also fairly flexible.
My instructor knew full well how long I have been poling for too. I was eager to learn the invert but yes I totally agree…I hate being upside down!
I am okay with my CKR too, I taught myself that after two weeks of pole but cannot do a CAR yet, I don’t feel confident enough in my leg strength.
Thank you for your tips though, I will definitely practice getting more conform able with inverting then moving my hands above my head. I have practiced the invert into handstand then superman dismount on my pole at home and felt more confident but still being upside down is awful!
Hopefully I will get over the fear in time! Thanks for all your help lovely ladies!
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Thank you for replying Cali!
Ill have to check to see if I can do the times as I live in Australia… I hope I can!!! Thanks for your help… Hopefully I can get to know some girls on here better so I can ask to Skype with them…
Not quite ready for a jam yet as I am still a beginning and don’t know enough moves to freestyle yet!
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I use dry hands on brass poles as my hands slip a little but jeez I stick to brass like crazy sometimes sliding down hurttttsss…
I also use dry hands on my TG xpole and it works great too. I also hairspray my pole for extra grip sometimes 🙂
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I have a medical problem called Hyperhydrosis which is excess sweating of the hands and feel ALL the time, not just while poling. To put it this way, if I put my hand down on a normal piece of printer paper, I'll soak it right through.
What works for me is Dri-Chlor which is very strong anti perspirant deoderant. I put this on my hands and feet every second night when I get in bed and it dries and stops my hands sweating completely!
I know for a lot of people this may be extreme, but vinger, windex, anything doesn't work for me while poling. I use dri hands which helps my grip while poling too. -
Mine creaks too!
And I find it spins so so much faster than the permanent ones at my studio… I sort of have my screws tightened half way between spin and static. Although, even when mine is on static it still spins a bit :/ -
mine is on carpet too and I didn't measure it or anything… I was determined to get it up without the help of a male so I did it in like 20 mins and mine is fine. It sometimes gets loose so I just tighten it up a bit.
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I'm in! I already pretty much have both front/side splits so I will join for middles by xmas…Here's hoping!
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Quirkygirl16 I do have her lessons, they’re great!
Will need to work on the tuck and tilt moves to get my abs stronger!
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I don’t have access to a gym and can’t afford it so I can’t do weighted squats
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I have big thighs AND a big stomach… Sometimes I swear the top of my body belongs to someone else because from my head to my waist I am toned and thin… Then below that my gut and thighs are like HELLO.
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want to get my invert! I've only been poling for a couple of weeks (I bought a pole at home and taught myself some moves). Now I've started lessons people don't get how I am able to do the splits and all sorts of things but can't invert…
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i have the exact same problem hipshateme!
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Ooh I just realized I hadn’t seen the first video before… Very helpful!! Thanks so much! Love your tutorials
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Hi Veena! Thanks for your links! I should've mentioned that I have been doing these lessons but have no luck with my middle split improving. I feel like one of my muscle groups is tight and stopping me from doing it but I cannot work out which one!
I have also been foam rolling and its helped to relieve muscle pain and my front splits…Maybe I am just impatient lol
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Front/side splits took me 3 weeks to get after not doing them for a few years. Middle splits I've never had and am currently struggling with them.
