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Tigerschic and Anzia had some good advice! If you’re goal is competing then I’d go with the 45 if you pole for fun go with whatever you like best. I think most women who are 5′ 7″ and under like smaller poles, (but not all) it can be a bit easier on the joints and much easier for one handed moves/spins and split grips. If you can use all sizes!
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Welcome to studioveena 😊💜
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I haven’t had any formal training in any dance or gymnastics 😊 I did take a few weeks of figure skating lessons as a teen. However, last year I took 4 ballroom classes, and 3 ballet classes for the first time, it was so fun! I so wish I would have danced as a kid!
I came into pole strong from lifting weights and having the knowledge as a personal trainer, but then I had my 4th baby and had to start over rebuilding strength and thats where the inspiration for my method of teaching came from. Build strength first!
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hahahahah!!!!!!
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Besides the conditioning and strength lessons here (most don’t need a pole at all) you could try exercises of this nature to build strength for pole.https://www.studioveena.com/videos/view/52f90381-4458-4123-99e5-41150a9aa0eb
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Here is a discussion you may want to join in! https://www.studioveena.com/forums/view/Are_you_over_40_and_up_a_pole_Check_in_here__20140416075814
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Yes, great news!
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Anything strength based they tend to like. Pole holds, pole triceps push and so on.
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Hmmm, I’ve been knocking and using stud finders since I started, I’ve set my xpoles up in many different homes from very old to fairly new, never had a problem. You do need to be aware of how the joists run in your home but it’s not difficult to find out.
I think if you’re feeling that worried about finding a joist then perhaps a permanent pole installed by a professional would be best.
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That was great, way to represent!!
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I have to watch my elbows 🙂
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Hello, welcome to the site!!! 💜
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I pole on average about 2 times a week, sometimes more sometimes not at all.
If you’re poling for fun, once a week is great! Don’t expect to see huge gains in strength but if you’re doing it for fun then progression isn’t the goal anyway. 🙂
If you’re poling for fitness (a workout) then 3 times a week focusing on full body each of the 3 days, for around 30 mins to 1 1/2 hours is a good way to build strength.
If you’re poling with the goal of trick progression and strength building 5 days a week at the most, (3 days is suggested for new dancers) being sure to have rest days and do not focus on the same trick or major muscle groups 2 days in a row to prevent overuse.
When working on a new trick I suggest limiting your attempts to 10 times, this may sound like very little but pushing will only make for more bruising and sore muscle which can set back your practice time the next session.
If anyone is taking the lessons here, you’ll find all of this info there as well. xoxo
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Rachel, don’t be sad or disappointed about where you are, my post wasn’t about being upset with my regression but to show that its normal and ok. 🙂
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What they all said! 🙂
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Check out the lessons here for both the Handspring and Cartwheel mount with OUT using the TG.
One of the biggest issues I see is not reaching down far enough with the bottom hand, the torso stays too horizontal and this makes getting up very difficult. Keep the head moving down towards the feet in Cartwheel mount and think of reaching low and running under the body for the Handspring.
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Workout #2 Henry joined in!! Lol
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I apologize it’s a bit lengthy I think I could have made a half hour video! Lol. I hope you all find it helpful 💜 https://www.studioveena.com/videos/view/535743ed-9b88-4d0d-a481-534e0a9aa0eb
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Yes, from the floor, if you have the lessons here I show you how to start working on many things from the floor first.
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Yes we’re bringing a trx with us 🙂
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The general rule for working out when sick is if your symptoms are from the neck up like a head cold, sinus issues, then you can work out. If you have a fever, are achy or a stomach intestinal related issue rest. If you have sinus issues avoid doing to many inverted moves, this could aggravate it.
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I call it the gun grip and yes it’s good alignment.
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You were a good student 💜
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There are also many individual stretching lessons here, these are in depth, in addition to those I have stretching routines as well, all routines are about 20 mins long!
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Tigress, I can’t tell you how this brightens my day! I’ve had poor self-esteem in the past and to know that I’ve somehow encouraged someone to fall in love with their body is everything to me, it really is. At heart I’m a teacher and nurturer it’s what I love to do, I love to see transformation. In the cyber world where everyone can hide behind a keyboard, it can be so difficult to find positive and encouraging people and sites, so it really means a lot to me that SV is one of those positive places. xoxoxo
