litlbit
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Good luck with that. I got over my dizziness and feeling sick when I was told to look at the pole, because when you are spinning the room and everything in it is appearing to move around, but the pole stays in position. This is the only thing that helped me. It what the ice skating coach from a local facility told me. A;so to stop and go in the opposite direction to gain back fluid balance in your inner ear. Just suggesting what helped me get over it. *HUGZ*
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CONGRATS!! Looking forward to it! I’m posting mine too…mine aired on Wednesday night.
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I have that happen when my sinuses act up, I get fluid trapped behind the tympanic membrane and that always requires an anti biotic to clear up the fluid and to prevent infection from being trapped (I never had pain with it). See if the sudafed works..if it doesn’t help in 24 hours you may need an anti biotic….sorry not much help. *HUGZ*
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CONGRATS! The story that FOX News here did in my Business just aired this past Wednesday! I was nervous as well but they really played on the fitness of pole! They don’t have a link for it but I have a copy of the story…I will be uploading it this week To share with everyone!! You’ll do fine, just breathe and remember what you believe in…it will come across!!!
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Wait wait…..please don’t stop training part of your lower body, this will cause an imbalance which in return can cause knee problems, hip ect. You have to strengthen the body as a whole! Never work the quads and skip the hamstrings for example. This goes for stretching too. You could switch to lower body once a week, and you must be sure to stretch really well after, I personally stretch during as well.
Veena’s right! Don’t skip them! As for stretching before, it’s a debate right now in the industry as to whether or not it helps prevent injury…HOWEVER everyone IS in agreement that the body must be warm before doing anything strenuous. Stretching between sets is recommended by sports medicine physicians and exercise physiologists. My trainer makes me stretch between sets…and of course after your activity stretching is crucial! I’ve been told to stretch for no less than 20 minutes and stretch everything after my workouts. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif
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Happy you are no longer "lurking" and have joined us!! I started when I was 51! My head did the same thing to me…but, I got hooked!! I have gained strength, confidence and a lot of self esteem from poling and I wouldn’t trade it for the world!! I found a beautiful woman inside that I never knew and I took my passion and turned it into a business! A whole new world has opened up to me! SOOOO…I would say to you…GET OUT OF YOUR HEAD AND INTO YOUR BODY and SPIRIT! You will not regret it! I am 54 now, I will be 55 this New Years Eve!! HAPPY POLING…and WELCOME!!! *HUGZ*
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I have another idea (for another challenge):
Dance to your favourite song – when you were 12!
This would be a real challenge for me. First to find those old CDs, and then to actually dance to … well, what was it? This one I guess https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cyclops_ani.gif
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZyhrYis509A&ob=av3n
ha ha when i was 12 cd’s were not even invented yet!!!
https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_geek.gifLOL…when I was 12 we had eight track tapes and 45 records!!
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CONGRATS!!!
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Veena has some AWESOME stretches and strengthening videos in her lessons that will help with your areas of concern. I know they are appropriate, as a nurse I worked in OT/PT rehab and she totally nails it with these lessons! A chiropractor helps when your vertebrae are out of alignment and cause impingement on the nerves which in turn causes the muscles to knot and tighten to try to protect the area, which is why you are sore after an adjustment (I also worked for a chiropractor). I would strongly recommend the lessons on here to help you with this!! Good Luck!
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I agree with chem! I started with chunky heels/platform shoes because I was used to low heels, then graduated to a stiletto….and because sizes seem to vary so much it’s best to go try them on. Good luck and keep rocking that pole girl!! *HUGZ*
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empyrean, (OSHA only applies to businesses of a certain size. Many studios would not fall under OSHA regulations anyway. However I don’t believe OSHA has anything to do with regulating equipment???? Do they have standards for machines in health clubs, etc? Plus OSHA is about saftey in the work place not for events. I’m not certain I want the government regulating pole dancing)
I agree regarding OSHA, I have worked in facilities that have to be OSHA compliant…they are to say the least OVERKILL…the regulations that are enforced are very costly, which in my opinion would take pole out of reach for the average person because it would cost the studio, venue, etc. so much money to comply and then be passed on to the consumer..US! So I wouldn’t want to see that happen to the Poling industry. That’s just MHO https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif
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Hey GORGEOUS!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_bounce.gif
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This is just my personal opinion. One when we were raising our kids the first thing we did was not hide things from them…especially things that we believed in and were not ashamed of, we never told them not to "tell" because that implicates something to hide. My thoughts are if you believe there is nothing wrong with what your doing then it shouldn’t be a "secret". If you are doing it for fitness or whatever reason, it IS FITNESS, and a form of gymnastics. So the easiest way in MHO is to simply tell them that’s what you are doing, no one questions gymnastics.
I have a good friend that works with kids, she is a child psychiatrist. I asked her her professional opinion on this topic, she stated that if you try to sugar coat poling to make it easy for others to accept, then you yourself still have some questions and or uncertainty’s about what you are doing which your children will pick up on, and that if you truly believe what you are doing is not hurting anyone and or "illegal", then it doesn’t matter what others think as we all have our own beliefs, perceptions, and opinions no matter what. It is the younger generation that can make changes if we just plant a healthy seed and stay honest with our kids…kids don’t mess up kids, adults do. Just thought I’d share her thoughts with you.
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Not all pro comps are held in expensive cities. The Arnold is one of the largest and it is held in Columbus Ohio every March. I can get a decent hotel downtown for under $150 a night or go 10 minutes outside of the city and get one for $80 (even $50’s if you look at Motel 6 and the like). I can easily eat for under $10 a meal and there is plenty of nightlife. Even the Olympia is in Vegas….cheap airfare, cheap accommodations and again PLENTY to do.
LOL well chemgoddess there are alot of us that find that EXPENSIVE, I live where the cost of living is cheap and can’t afford those prices. So to alot of "us" out here that’s spendy. Like everything else it’s what your used to! ha ha I attended a local comp last year and it was $30, to get in…for us that’s high! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif
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I’m wondering if they’ve taken their que a bit from Bodybuilding. Bodybuilding requirements which has now 4 categories for women, "Bodybuilding", "Fitness", Figure", and "Bikini". The Fitness competitor for example has to be able to do the splits, side and front I believe and tumbles, one handed push-ups etc. Each category has basic specific requirements. The judges are usually people that have competed themselves and or trained competitors.
We find similar criticisms in this area as well, the fans don’t always agree with the judges. As for getting the feedback, it can take up to 6 months to get your score card with comments back. The PRO comps are in large cities, like Las Vegas, New York etc. Hotels, travel and shows are VERY expensive….so having said all of that I think the poling comps are kind of in line with what other professional comps are doing, and are AMAZING to watch what these people have accomplished!!
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HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY you BEAUTIFUL POLE GODDESS YOU!!! "HUGS" https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
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I wear a 9 or 9 1/2…but I am starting to collect shoes for my parties…how much did you want for them? You can e-mail me at mailto:totalwoman@hotmail.com
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LOL…one of the radio stations I was interviewed by had 3 of their ladies at my Intro to Pole Fitness/Dance class last night(Ginger is the host that interviewed me)…after the session I let them play with some party props! They did a vid…here’s the link! http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.rock102online.com%2F&h=97d68" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; ENJOY!! OH YEAH scroll to bottom rt of page!!!
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LMAO!! Just posted it to my FB page!! Ha Ha
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I missed this post! What size are they? I have BIG feet! lol
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It is going to take some time before changes happen with attitude, and like other things there will always be someone out there no matter what that disapproves. I guess what I’ve learned is that we all have different likes, dislikes, and interests….and that because we are diverse as a people, that will always be the case. SOOO having said that, I choose to accept someone else’s viewpoint/thoughts for they are…opinions/beliefs owned by them, and that I don’t have to agree with them anymore then they have to agree with me. By continuing to be a good person, the strong woman I am….I don’t need to explain/try to convince anyone to "MY" way of seeing things. I just need to continue to be an example and treat them with courtesy…that is what is working for me now. It’s kind of like the old adage..you can catch more flies with honey than with vinegar!! I also love what my "Grams" used to say…"Your opinion is of NO CASH value to me!" LOL I hope it gets better for you hun!! HUGZ
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Lilbit, I am so very proud of you for not giving up and letting others control you. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif All of this FREE advertisement is so good for your business as you can plainly see. I’m excited to see a link to the news video! Through all of your adversities, negative responses, and general stupidity from others, you are an excellent example of perseverance. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_salut.gif I pray that your path continues to fill with supporters and those who are willing to help you along your lifetime adventure in pole and life. Kuddos to you! If I am ever in your area, I will definitely stop by for a visit. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_viking.gif
TY CheeryBomb! I think the interview went well, I was SOOOO nervous though being on camera when I was teaching…it was just an informational class educating people about what it is…we did a little warm up and about 5 basic moves. I basically did a little of what class would be like and bit of what the parties are like. Two of the ladies from the radio stations were there, I had THREE interviews today!! I will post a link when they are ready to aire it on the news…I officially start PAID classes next Wednesday!!! I already have several private students!!! THANK YOU SV and ALL THE WONDERFUL MEMBERS for ALL YOUR SUPPORT and LOVE!!! I very much APPRECIATE IT!!! Pamela
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Thanks ladies!!! I just got off the phone…so here’s the line up! I am being interviewed on the Rock Station weds morning at 8am, then my intro class at the gym weds evening at 7…the News Station will be there as well as another radio station!!! HOLY CRAP!!! LOL I TOTALLY didn’t expect to get this kind of media! I couldn’t pay for better advertising!!
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HOLY! Because I haven’t been able to post flyers around town or advertise my business unless it’s in the "ADULT ENTERTAINMENT" section, the gym owner introduced me to a local radio celeb! One of the FM Rock stations is having me on their show weds. morning around 8am and she’s coming to the class at the gym on weds. night!!!! She said she will help me turn this town upside down!!! WOOOWHOOO I’m so STOKED!!!!
If anyone on SV that lives in the Fargo, Moorhead area wants to come to the FREE class intro WED. evening just go to my website to register for it…it’s total-woman.net on the "Specials of the month" page it will tell you how! It’s just for a head count.
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Here’s what the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN says about it.
Question
Colon cleansing: Is it helpful or harmful?
I’ve read many negative things about colon cleansing, but I don’t believe any of them. Colon cleansing generally sounds like a good way to clear toxins from your body. What do you think?
Answer
from Michael Picco, M.D.
Proponents of colon cleansing believe that toxins from your gastrointestinal tract can cause a variety of health problems, such as arthritis, allergies and asthma. They say that colon cleansing — also called colonic irrigation — removes these toxins, thus promoting healthy intestinal bacteria, boosting your energy and enhancing your immune system.
While there is little scientific evidence to support or refute the benefits of colon cleansing, critics say it’s generally unnecessary and at times may even be harmful. Although doctors prescribe colon cleansing as preparation for medical procedures such as colonoscopy, most don’t recommend it for detoxification. Their reasoning is simple: The digestive system and bowel naturally eliminate waste material and bacteria — your body doesn’t need enemas or special diets or pills to do this.
One concern with colon cleansing is that it can increase your risk of dehydration. A potentially more serious concern is that certain laxatives used in colon cleansing, such as those with sodium phosphate, can cause a rise in your electrolytes, which can be dangerous if you have kidney disease or heart disease.
If you choose to do colon cleansing, be sure to take these simple precautions:
Check with your conventional medical providers first, especially if you take any medications or have any health problems.
Make sure your colon-cleansing practitioner uses disposable equipment that hasn’t been previously used.
Get a list of specific herbal ingredients and amounts in any colon-cleansing products you use — some herbal supplements can cause health problems.
Beware of broad or inflated claims that colon cleansing will cure an illness or improve your health.
Stay well hydrated by drinking lots of fluids while undergoing colon cleansing to prevent dehydration.
If you are considering colon cleansing because of constipation, consider trying these steps first to relieve constipation:
Drink plenty of fluids, including water
Eat a diet rich in fiber
Get regular exercise
