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Xpert! If you ever want to give spin a try, it will be cheaper than having to get a new pole. I never hear girls regret getting an Xpert but I do hear girls regretting getting sport because they want to try spin later on.
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This might not be the correct place to post but I've always wondering about the TG vs. chrome. The TG colour fades over time right? Is the gold colour a result of the grip enhancing treament (anodizing?) or is the colour more for aesthetics? I guess what I'm asking is if the gold colour fades over time, are u just left with a pole that is no different than a regular chrome pole?
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I'm sorry you feel this way. I know how it feels and it really sucks. Are you feeling discouraged because it's difficult to do stuff or do you just not enjoy doing pole? There's a bit of difference in there.
If you hate it because you are having difficulties, it's completely normal, we all feel like that in the beginning and to be honest, two weeks isn't that long! It will take a long time to become "good." But when you get there (and I very sure you will), it will be that much more rewarding. Just think of it this way, anything in life that is worth doing involves a lot of hard work (and sometimes some blood, sweat and pain). When I was starting off, I was the WORST of the bunch in my class. I sucked at everything and I sucked the MOST at EVERYTHING. I would watch others elegantly do spins while I did not have the strength and was also (and still am) hopelessly uncoordinated. BUT! Here I am one year later, still never the top of class but always striving to catch up…and that's ok because I keep at it and little by little I see myself improving. You just need to push past the rough patch.
Now…aside, while I don't encourage you to stop, but if you find that it's just not something you enjoy then…maybe it's not your thing. You should try going to a studio with a friend (or make friends there). It's more fun with company! Give that a try and all the feelings of not enjoying pole will go away. Again, just need to spiff it out a bit. Don't worry, you got this. =]
Oh one last thing, do Veena's Pole Strength Routine. Most. Awesome. Workout. Ever. It works and takes ~month to see significant results.
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@hml888: LoL, no no. Sorry to scare you! I just thought it was really cool. Yeah, it's a great studio. If you are ever looking for studio in Van, I recommend it!
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hml888, side note, that photo is from the studio I go to! I just thought that cool. =D
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That was such a cute video! I really want to try your cupcakes, they look delicious. You two kind of remind me of Max and Caroline from 2 Broke Girls when they entered cupcake wars (Don't know if you watched it but you should, it's so funny!). Anyhoo, I wish you the best of luck!
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I completely understand how you feel. Last year, I had tendonitis and had to stop poling for a while. I had just started pole strength training and had made a lot of progress but lost it all. I gained the strength back but until this day, I still have very weak wrists and have to tape them sometimes. The reason I'm saying this is yes, I know it sucks and know how it feels but something to consider is that if you don't rest you could risk hurting your knee more and you can't undo that…versus if you are temporarily set back on progress, it can always be gained back. So don't feel defeated, I'm sure everything will work out in the end.
That being said, I recently hurt my back and it hurts even to sneeze so I'm taking a rest too. You're not alone!
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I have really small hands and pole on a 40mm too! My legs for some odd reason are very grippy even though I moisturize. There are occasions where I change moisturizers and find my skin became less sticky so I think the type of moisturizer you use affects grippy-ness. I only moisturize after I shower, not right before pole or anything. I'm guessing your 40mm is chrome? Chrome is finicky, I find both me AND the pole needs to be warm before it gets less slippery. And also, I hear shaving gel/cream works well for the body. I've only tried it on my hands and it made my hands VERY sticky so I'd imagine it'd work very well for legs too. Hope this helped a bit. =]
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Thanks for the advice and input. I agree that it is hard to rotate different bits with pole. I'm reading the blog article and it really does sound a bit like me…oh dear…. It was good read. I wish I had a coach to work out my schedule!
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LoL!!! Humm…need to think about this one. I would for a significant other but I'm also in the same boat as LillyBilly. If my boobs and all other floppy parts were able to defy gravity…I would lean towards the yay.
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Thanks, Veena!
I'm not really new to pole but recently started moving onto more advanced intermediate stuff so I'm really starting to feel it in my back and shoulders due to the frequency. But yeah, the majority of the classes involve the scapula and back so I think I need to step back a bit. I guess I just needed to hear it from someone so I didn't feel that I was getting lazy. Thanks again!
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Congrats! Climbing can be tough. I skinned my ankle climbing. Keep at it!
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I have a 40mm x-pole too and I'm very much in love with it! I think the thing with it is that you need to get it REALLY warmed up. I use Dry Hands too and as the pole gets warmer, it sometimes is even a bit too grippy. Not sure if it's the chrome+new pole+40mm combo that makes it more silppery though. I've never tried a brand new chrome 45mm.
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I have mine set up in my room which is carpeted. The carpet doesn't bother me but the lack of space does…so I would say stick to room with more space because I kind of hate poling at home due to space. It's such a shame because my studio only has 45's and 50's and mine is a 40. I love 40's. =[
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CKR =[
Funny this post came up. I follow Veena's lesson orders but could not for the love of me figure out where the pole should go in CKR. Decided to try basic invert and inverted crucifix and those were fine…just CKR and when I get to it, probably CAR as well, booooo.