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NO STUDENT POLES IN MY STUDIO WITHOUT USING A CRASH MAT!!!! If someone would refuse I would ask them to leave!
Not only is it REQUIRED by my insurance carrier, but if I didn't and there was an incident it INVALIDATES my insurance coverage! I STRESS SAFETY, if you come to my studio you WILL do it my way or not at all!! I care enough about my students to and their well being to keep them physically safe…yes you can still get injured, but with a mat and a spotter the trauma is less.
After you have learned and mastered the move and I personally approve you, then you may invert without with a spotter. It is for the STUDENTS SAFETY and so I can stay in Business to continue to provide qulity pole to the community!! 🙂
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Even though my instructors were my students, they still had to properly prepare for an interview. Then they had to do a mock class wirh me. Professional is always best…NO JEANS, and have pole clothes with just un case!
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Not all of them will have the same defects…the point is in manufacturing if there is one little thing that doesn't meet specs they can't sell them at regular price. TJ Maxx and Burlinton Coat factory are just a few places that get slightly imperfect items, so they can sell them inexpensively! I love those stores!! I am very happy with my mat!!
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I got my 2nd one from Amazon, it's a Yoga direct mat. Thay are factory seconds, but still work! The velcro doesn't reach far enough to close, or it has heated seams (spliced together instead of a whole piece)…but I just added an extention and VIOLA! That's why they are less expensive!
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AWESOME idea!!!!! Here's mine! http://www.total-woman.net/
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Veena and https://www.studioveena.com/users/view/bc5974aa-d89d-11df-ab19-12313b090e12 are right. You can shape/sclupt your body but nutrition is extremely impotant and is different for bulking verses toning. And the reps/weight ratio is critical! AWESOME advice ladies!!
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Myself I don't worry about that. I have all of my routines etc. trademarked. The form they sign when they come to a class states the legalities of using "Total Woman's" format etc. I had it written up by a lawyer to protect my programs. I do understand that people will still try to "copy" what I do, but I feel better knowing that I can go after them legally. Most people here are afraid to try anything like that as we are a small community and for the most part we respect each others rights. I know most of the instructors in town and we get along pretty well. I also believe that if I keep providing the type of atmosphere I do, the ladies will keep coming back. 🙂 Good Luck to you. I agree that a conversation with this person could benefit you both!
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Can't wait to see what everyone comes up with!!
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Hi Vander! I would strongly reccomend getting Veena's lessons, they are invaluable and she updates them frequently! They have everything you need from the very beginning to your advanced moves!!! Happy Poling!!
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I own a studio and anyone that would come in as a Independent contractor MUST carry liability insurance. POLE specific! I do not use IC because they can schedule their own time and have to bring in their own students, I can not regulate them in any way shape or form. I can not collect ,omey for them, and we must have a IC agreement on the percentage they will pay me for use of my studio space. Found that out the hard way when the state came after me. I went on info from other people. Check with your states Job Service website, it has every piece of info you need regarding being an independent contractor, and what defines you as one and what you are required by law to provide.
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Gon't know why my words mis spelled!! I didn't nis spell them! LOL
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Ir is a hard floor….it's solid all the qay through and it comes in different thickness's. It is a vinul yupe product but not like a normal vinyl floor you would find say in someone's bath or kitchen. You can look it up at http://www.armstrong.com/commflooringna/products/biobased-tile tht'a what I have. I went through a local company that orfered it in. I have 1500 sq feet.
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The commercial flooring I have is made of a PVC type vinyl. It's a standard for business floors.
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nymphdancer…there is red it as well! I used gray, black, purple and red on the random colors…I LOVE red too!!! I couldn't afford to do laminate, I have it in my home. We've also used commercial tile in our previous homes for the rec rooms and it held up to black heel marks kids you name it! And cleaned up easily. I LOVE the flooring so decided to to put it in the new studio…I couldn't be happier!!!
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Thanks RikkiL! Yes that's my new studio, I just recently moved! The flooring has been wonderful…and I love that I could play with the color, went a bit retro for fun!!
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I use commercial tile (a type of vinyl) in my studio. It is easy care, easy to clean, very inexpensive, holds up to heels and is AWESOME for pirouettes and floor work! The students love it amd so do I!!!
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Here's the best resource I know of out there….I've known Nicole for many years, she started this site when she was trying to find informatuon before her augmentation. It is a wonderful forum chalk full of everything you need! http://www.implantinfo.com/
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OOPS!! I've been poling four just over 4 years now, I pole daily now because I teach. I have greater ROM than when I was younger, and my back is more flexible as well. 🙂
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Hi earthpanther! I suffered with chronic back pain for years….since I was 16. I was diagnosed with left sided lower Lordosis. I was in to a chiropractor 3 times a week every week for 18 years! I started poling and about two months into it noticed my pain was less and my need for an adjustment became less. I finally had no need to see my chiro!! I have been pain free for just over 4 years now! For me I believe pole strengthened my core when the exercises the chiro or physical therapists gave me didn't help or work. The muscles in my back that hold my spine are now strong and my vertebrae do not slip out of place anymore!! I have students that have also gotten relief from back pain due to poling! I'm a retired nurse and I know for me this was like a CURE!!! I still have no pain, I will be 56 in Dec. and it's awesome to be pain free in my later years!!!
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Thanks ladies!! I appreciate the suggestions!! I do like the grip on the stainless always have! I cannot get a grip on the x-pole long enough to do anything!! lol My main concern is having poles that will not give or fall…and I'm so tired of tearing down poles to clean put up again to make sure they stay tight!!
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They haven't changed the pad, but, but I do think a smoother ceiling would have a problem for holding. I have heavy popcorn textured ceilings.
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My 1st pole was a lil mynx pro pole. I loved it! I learned everything on it and never had issues with it coming loose or coming down. I only used the tension friction mount not the screw. I have had mine for 5 years now and even had one in my studio intil a few months ago because I needed to put up another 45mm pole and didn't have any space. I still have the pro pole and it still works as good as the day I got it! I find it much easier to use and without the problems my x-poles give me!
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My x-sport has done that since I first got it. X-pole replaced the joints and it didn't stop the noise. It's the only pole I have that does that. The x-perts don't….we just live with it and the students are used to the sound. It is up right etc. A friend of mine he thinks it's becaise the adjuster rod is narrower than the pole and with out a cover to stabilize it on spins etc. that may be why it creaks. Makes sense to me! LOL
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I'm only repeating what my dematologist told me. These are not my words chemgoddess1. She stated everything to a certain degree is absorbed because the skin is porus, that's why patches are so effective. I'll let you two argue that one LOL
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I don't use any of those products. Any chemical you put on your skin is absorbed into the bloodstream and is processed through your organs. I was told about a product by my physican called "Fake Bake" , it is all natural, organic and no preservatives. It goes on without streaks because you see the tan immediately. You use it for a week every night or until you reach to the color/darkness you want. you shower off the eccess in the morning and re-apply only once a week to maintain it. It fades naturally just like a tan. It washes out of your bedding easily. I've been using it for about 4 years now and I LOVE IT!! It also softens your skin! I use the lotion form in the brown bottle. I also use the face tan. It only costs around $35 for both. It lasts me most of the summer. You stll need to use a good sun screen.
You can get it at http://fakebake.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=FBTU&Category_Code=FakeBake
