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Here's where I get all mine and other socks/stockings! http://www.foottraffic.com/prod_detail_list/legwarmers_and_armwarmers
Love there stuff!!!
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I'm coming from the side of a studio owner. When I'm looking at instructors, 1. They need to be an active student, and have learned not only the moves, but the break down of a move. 2, To beable to adjust/modify to accomadate a student, offer acceptable alternatives. 3. PERSONALITY!! is a MUST! They must beable to leave their personal stuff out of the class room! Must beable to enthusiasticly engage the class. I have an apprentice program, this enables me to see if they are instructor quality. Just because someone is a beautiful poler, and can execute moves flawlessly, does not mean that they can teach! Not everyone has that ability. So I monitor them and have them co-teach/assist after a period of observation. There is more to instructing than being able to teach a move. They must know how to properly spot, to not allow a student to work to much on any particular move to prevent overuse injury. Also be able to explain POC to the students, understanding the muscles involved. I hire from my student base only, that way I am assured they are teaching it the way I have set up the program. I have always used "Veena's" method because in my opinion it is the best out there to safely teach/break things down( I do subscribe to Veena's lesson on a yearly bassis, it is a WISE investment for myself and my business!). We are more Fitness based, but will teach some basics with heels so they may incorporate it into their own style. This is what this area wants. My instructors have ongoing training, they have to practice their moves and improve their teaching. I provide this free of charge as it is essential to keep them in touch with the basic foundation of pole. Once an apprentice has meet my criteria (not all do), they are offered a teaching position, and are teamed up with myself or another more experienced instructor until I feel they are ready to take on a class alone. I invest allot in my instructors because they are representing my facility and my reputation in the community, and to hopefully assure the quality of the programs we teach!
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I had MAJOR issues with my mats, they ripped, didn't fasten properly. I found a woman with a local upholstery business recover them for me. She was appalled at the material that was used on the yoga crash mats, and couldn't believe they would sell them using that quality…in HO, she said they are really proffitting! She found an amazing fabric that a scissor won't even puncture! I love it and they are very easy to clean! I am working with her now to design the "Perfect" crash mat!!!
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Here's the list to remember according to one of our Sports Medicine Doctors I worked with that treated athletes, #1 water,#2 Calcium, #3 potassium. The top thing your muscle needs is water, because it is made up of approx. 75% water. Since I increased my water intake 5 1/2 years ago, I haven't had a muscle crap since. When I first started poling they were AWFUL! . I drink about 2 gals a day depending on my activity. Allot of Doctors will tell you if you wait until you feel thirsty to drink water, your already somewhat dehydrated. Sips all day long and frequently are recommended.
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My pet/street name would be Bootsie Adams (All the streets when I was a kid where named after presidents!), lol Oh, and for some reason I thought Steven Rechless used to be "Princeton"?
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Veena is also an excellent resource, she has been a personal trainer for several years! Which is why her lessons, including conditioning, strength training etc, are so thourough.
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I used to have the Lil Mynx, I used without the pad but when I took it down after a month I had gouges in my hardwood floor (YES it did have the rubber feet, but the compression flattens out the rubber bringing the screws into direct contact with the floor. I had a haedwood expert take a look at my floor), so when I put it up again I had my son hold the pad and manually slide it while I was moving the pole in place.
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Veena is right regarding sets, if you are doing 3-4 sets of regular wt training you rest up to 3 minutes in between, if you do circuits you don't rest, however they are set up to work a different muscle so the muscle you just stressed gets a break. Example, doing a chest 1st, then something cardio, then legs, then triceps. The order is important for circuit. You need to know your muscle groups. 🙂
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OOPS!! I meant basis!! LOL
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I started at lighter wts, but increase each wo. I max out failure at anywhere from 4-7 reps depending on the day. Failure works best with higher wts preventing you from doing higher reps, that's the whole point, to push yourself to increase muscle. It works best for me because I have more recovery time in between lifting since I don't lift on a regular bass as I stated earlier. ex. my last DB chest bench press I maxed to failure with 35lbs at 6 reps.
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There are a few types of weight training. Wt training with sets, circuit, and Failure. Failure is pushing yourself on an exercise until you can no longer do it with good form or control, in other words you've pushed your muscle to the point of failure. This method is used by allot of bodybuilders, and allot of them believe it is the best way to train. When I do lift, it's to failure, it has worked the best for me as I don't lift often, just when I cant get in a good pole work out because I don't have time with teaching and running my business. Here's soe basic info.
Positive Failure
When you can no longer push or pull a weight to full extension you have reached positive failure. This is the concentric portion of the lift, in which the agonists, the prime muscular movers in the lift, are contracting. In a bench press, for example, the chest, shoulders and triceps are the agonists — they contract as you push the bar from your chest to full extension. When you cannot do this, you have reached positive failure. When doing an exercise such as the barbell row, positive failure occurs when you can no longer pull the bar completely in to your body.
Negative Failure.
Negative failure is when you can no longer control the weight during any portion of the lift under your own power. This is when even the eccentric, or lengthening aspect of the exercise, cannot be completed. Using the bench press example, when you can no longer lower the weight to your chest under control — or if when rowing you can no longer lower the bar to full extension and would wind up dropping it — you have reached negative failure.
Using Failure
At first, train only to technical failure. As you become more proficient, you can train to positive failure or very close to it with every workout. Training to negative failure is a considerable drain on your recovery ability, as you cause additional microtrauma, or damage to small structures within your muscles, that requires longer recovery time. Training to negative failure must be used sparingly, and safely as well.
Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/354095-what-are-failure-reps/#ixzz2GqGnK3Gg
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My studio is dim lit on the classroom side, I don't share the space with anyone so keeping it clean is easier. I have a water cooler because hydration is so important. Our bathroom is private and large with only one toilet. I have my own entry with a foyer. I don't have retail pole clothes because it is expensive to purchase and carry inventory, I'm just a small studio and to keep costs down I don't stock clothes. We will however order things prepaid, but again due to the cost we have to have larger orders, no one seems to mind 🙂 I also have a lounge area so the ladies can visit while waiting for their class. I have been honored that Veena has been to my studio for performances and a few workshops, and has complimented the cleanliness of the facility. For me providing comfort and a clean healthy environment is crucial, (I'm a retired nurse…a little OCD maybe!). One thing people don't realize sometimes, is these "things" are expensive. The mirrors I have were just over $2,000 with installation, someone has to pay for those things. Keeping cost down while still providing a quality program and facility are a balancing act. I work my studio full time and hope to see a paycheck in 2013. I couldn't do this if I didn't have the passion to share this! So keep in mind, sometimes it's about you the student that determines what can and can't be, I need to keep it affordable so everyone can do this! Cheers!! 🙂
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Thank you Veena and Webie!! I always appreciate your hard work in keeping us up to date and perfecting a program that is proven itself time and time again!! This is my main resource for training my instructors. I have always taught Veena's method because it is safe and takes into consideration the bodies function, in particular joint articulation!! I have been in business 2 years now and have had no injuries or falls with with my students because they are taught with this method!!! I myself have never had a fall, as I made sure I was totally prepared and strong enough from the floor first!! Veena, your program and method is the BEST out there, keep it coming!!!! Love you!!!
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Two weeks is not going to hurt at all, and may even help you. I broke my foot Aug 27th and was off the pole for 10 weeks, I wasn't able to teach at all just do strickly the business side of my studio. I'm 56. That time off actually helped me refresh, I lost nothing!! So I wouldn't worry about it. Enjoy the break! 🙂
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Aww…glitterhips..you are such a SWEETHEART!!! I think you are an INSPIRATION to many!! Your one BEAUTIFUL lady!!!! StefanieM, that's AWESOME!!!! My birthday is New Years Eve, I'll be celebrating my 57th b-day!!
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CONGRATS to all of you ladies that have found sobriety!! I have been clean and sober for 31 years, 32 January 23rd 2013 God willing. I grew up with an alcoholic father. He committed suicide 5 days before his 80th birthday in 96. I have hardly any friends because I don't drink, and struggled with that part of my life for years, then I found pole. It has helped me in so many ways! I have an outlet that is safe, healthy, and just for me! I opened my own studio two years ago in November, and it has helped so many ladies in the community!! I get so much wonderful feedback that it has done more than help them lose weight, tone, and get and stay fit! I don't know what I would have done had I not found pole! I must say that Veena is in part responsible for encouraging and helping me along the way!! Pole is my ADDICTION!!!
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I am a Pole Studio owner. Pole has DEFINATELY helped me in my continuing recovery! I'm a recovering addict/alcoholic. I have been clean and sober for 31 years, God willing 32 January 23rd 2013. I use pole to reflect, express, to meditate. It has brought my self esteem way up and my confidence! I stopped having panic attacks completely about 4 1/2 years ago. I've had some really rough times, but pole is a safe and healthy outlet for me! I can't say enough about it! I was also featured in Pole Spin almost 2 years ago. I'm going to be 57 this New Years Eve. 🙂
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I felt that way about a year ago. I decided I needed to get tougher/firmer and really enforce my policies. I have asked 4 students over the past two years to leave and not come back. I don't worry about what they will say to others , my business and my reputation are stronger than that. I am fair, but also am trying to make a living. I can still care about my students, but like any other business, there are those few that think they can manipulate the situation and will certainly try if you let them get away with it. I would not let someone steal from me and just smile. I also DO NOT allow controversial topics to be discussed inside my doors. Everyone has strong opinions about what they believe/think, so on the 1st day of class I tell students to leave everything outside of the door, including but not limited to their claws! This is one of the biggest reasons my students are long term, they appreciate that this is "thier" time to relax and have fun. Yes, running a business is hard work, and even more challenging at times working with women….but I have found a way that it works for me. I agree with some that getting an advisor/mentor in business is the best way to go. I worked with S.C.O.R.E and the SBA as well as a local banker. I do not spend ANY money on advertising, my business does very well on word of mouth. I have found some creative ways to give my students that little extra and not have to increase my cost to do it. I'm tired, overwhelmed at times….but I LOVE what I do, anything worth having or doing comes with many ups and downs….for me it's how I view that and how much am I willing to endure and sacrifice to reach my goal. Anyone you speak to that has been successful with a busines (at least in my experience) will tell you that you can't expect to make money in the first 2-4 years, so knowing that a business plan is critical to determine if the business can at least pay the bills until you profit. This is why thouroughly researching is so important. Getting the demographices within a 100 mile radious and narrowing down your target potential clientele, not just population numbers but the medien income. I have not had a paycheck for almost 3 years, but I will see one in 2013! My business now has solid roots in my community and that is what I strived for! I brought pole into a very conservative bible belt area and have not had the issues that other studios have had, I'm grateful. And everytime I bring Veena here, and David C. Owen, everyone is excited to see them!!! I will never give up, nothing worth having or doing ever comes easy. 🙂
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Here is a link for some of the videos. http://www.youtube.com/user/donqphotography?feature=results_main
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Here's some info most people don't know! I address this issue of visceral fat whenever I start a new pole class.
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56 here, been poling now for 5 years and a proud member of The Grande Dames!! LOVE LOVE LOVE POLE!!!!
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paunobs! Don't feel bad about being 49…it's onlu a number! U'm 56 and PROUD of it!! I didn't hesitate to be a part of rhe group or the video…I have the body I never had when I was in my 20's, 30's or 40's!!! Hold your head high girl cause we are coming into our own!!!!
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TY Marilyn for including me in your video!!! The ladies are BEAUTIFUL!!!!
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I had my LM on an area rug in my old house(the floor was hardwood)…it never slid or moved. I had one on concrete in the garage with an area rug as well…no prob there either!
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I have lived now for 56 years, and have never seen such awful behavior come from an "ADULT". We live in a land of opportunity, we all have the right to choose. Now, having said that, I generally don't comment on things such as this because in my oponion it does not behove me to feed a negative fire. I only have one thing to say, PP, I don't know why you feel the need to behave like a "Bully" on a playground, It has been my experience that persons such as yourself have many underlying issues to feel the need to "attack" rather than discuss in a civilized manner. You have a right to your opinion as we all do, however with that right comes a responsibilty to be respectful; in your presentation of that opinion.
An opinion is just that…Definition, a view, a judgement, or appraisal formed in the mind about a particular matter. Belief stronger than impression and less strong than positive knowledge.
The wonderful thing about that is, that I can respect an opinion but, I have the right to disagree, and can do so without lowering my standards by acting as a mature adult. You have stated a few times that you are a "paid" member,
#1 membership here is free…you may pay for lessons (correct me if I've mis-stated),
#2 There are guidelines that have been set forth for being a member on SV, and we have "ALL" agreed to abide by them.
So by making the statement that you are a "PAID" member, that does not give one the right to "BULLY", your statements have veered from topic disscussion of products to name calling, and the fine line border of slander. Plese do yourself a favor? Re-evaluate how you present yourself and your opinions.
SV has been the only "Safe" haven for many to express themselves, to have a comfortable place to share their passion when the "mainstream" population is still in the dark ages with judgements. name calling etc. because of our passion for Pole in any form. I for one would not have persued my interest/passion without SV and it's members encouraging me to continue. I can honestly say that I don't agree with everyone on here on every topic, but the point is I RESPECT their opinions and we can still get along!! The "pole" community thrives through solidarity and compassion….I for one will help to keep it that way! So, by all means, share your thoughts and opinions….but please do so with grace and dignity. Peace 🙂
