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Aw thanks guys. 🙂
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Depends on what you’re looking for in a pole….
If you want to set up and remove your pole fast, and have fast switch from static to spin and back, then the Studioveena pole would be great. It’s the standard 45mm diameter and has a great purple powered coated grip! It does adjust from 9-10ft!
If you want a pole that you can take with you places or change the height significantly then go with xpert, x-pole. Unfortunately they don’t have a powder coated pole, so choosing a finish that works for you can be tricky. My suggestions are the Titanium gold or… for dancers who have moist body skin (if you tend to sweat a lot all over when you exercise) try the brass. I would go with the 45mm. You will need to use a hex key to unlock the xpert from static to spin.
Both can also be used on vaulted ceiling if you purchase and adaptor.
Here’s the SV pole. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8YW4HEd3gQ
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Doing ab work isn’t bad there are some that can be very helpful both during and right after pregnancy! The exercises shown here are similar to the safe exercises I was talking about. I looks like there are 4 in her series.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9cdSxWvF06g
Also once you’ve had your baby The Switch conditioning exercise is great for after baby! https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/4df4be6f-3160-46c9-9e73-67a10ac37250
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Rainbow, make sure your legs are warm enough!
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Most of the conditioning exercises can be done without the pole. I use the exercise bands in the lessons and instead of looping it around the pole you can use a door 😀 there’s also stretching and lessons on foam roller that don’t use a pole. You can also do floorwork!
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Exciting!!! As everyone mentioned, you’ll want to talk with your DR or midwife, and most of all listen to your body. I only poled a few times at the end of my pregnancy too, due to a move and I just didn’t have time. I did mostly walking. I went back to pole about 3 weeks after my 4th but it was a struggle. lol My mind knew what to do but the body just couldn’t cooperate, it was one of the weirdest and most frustrating feelings. So don’t feel too down the first time back if it’s rough, I recorded my first experience back if you’re interested. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5UhIJnX5Rw By 4 weeks I was already able to see a change, by 10 I was feeling pretty normal, except for the bigger boobs from breast feeding! lol
If you do suffer from ab separation, avoid sit-ups. There are much safer abdominal workouts you can do standing to repair and prevent more separation.
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Hi Dene! You’ve come to the right place!! The online lessons here are perfect for building strength, in fact strength building is the main focus when you start using the lessons! I’ll briefly explain, all lessons are place in the order in which you should progress to build the strength needed for pole. In addition to that I have a 30 day Take off Program that will guide you through 30 days of pole lessons this includes stretching and conditioning needed for pole. The program is included when you purchase the lessons. Here’s the first video in the 30 days. https://www.studioveena.com/videos/view/50e4694e-a85c-4fa0-8e66-61940ac37250
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You should have a very solid basic invert and a very strong side pole hold, before working on the tuck. The tuck is a dead lift and requires a lot of strength and control. Once your basic invert is consistent, as in, the knees always end up past the hands, no toe scrambling inverts, you can start working on the tuck. If you look at the lessons you’ll see a list of moves below the main player. These are the suggested moves to work on in order to achieve the Tuck invert. https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/4cbc4b23-b534-4d1a-9978-3b990ac37250
Also try doing the negative/reverse of this move. Start from up on the pole and lower down to build up strength. If you are taking the lessons and find this too difficult it’s ok to move on. Unlike a solid basic invert the tuck isn’t totally necessary, just a great strength builder. You’ll want to work on it once you hit the more advanced pole work.
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It’s good if you can get the hips level but you shouldn’t be in a position where the lower back is on the pole. This is how the Gemini should look, the pole is in between the ribs (not on) and above the hip bone.
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I do suggest using the armpit in the gemini to scorpio switch when starting. However, the legs play the largest part in holding you on the pole. It IS important to use the armpit to catch yourself when doing spinning gemini to gemini and scorpio to scorpio!
If either of you are having a difficult time try posting a video for us to look at. This will allow me to see where your issue is. Could be placement or even flexibility.
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Good news…You don’t need to use the armpit!!!!! 😊 needing the assistance of the armpit is helpful for some beginning inverters.
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The sv pole is powder coated do not use alcohol on the pole it will dull the finish. Use windex or steam has worked well for me too. If you have sweaty hands try mighty grip or dry hands. There isn’t a perfect finish for Rhodes with sweaty hands 😕
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If I’m am SM on my left shoulder the right leg is my lead leg, it stays straight the whole time. I also like to use the Veena grip for any sm flips, you can really slow it down with that grip. I do the flip into splits at 1:35 https://www.studioveena.com/videos/view/4f3ec958-0d4c-4272-8fff-4d900ac37250 this is just one way to sm into a drop split.
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Strength training won’t eliminate fat on its own, you need to reduce calorie intake and increase cardio based exercise.
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I should add, if you’re looking for Skype lessons the you will need to plan a set time with the instructor.
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If you can’t plan when you are going to dance maybe look into a lesson subscription here? We also have the option of video chat on the site as well. This way you can post when you head into the chat room and others can see that you will be there. You can also invite your SV friends into the chat room if you are there.
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I’m so happy to hear it worked for you Elle!!!!!!!
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It’s fixed for me 💖
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This video has some great excercises for learning proper scapula engagement and building muscle memory in the shoulders. https://www.studioveena.com/videos/view/52462459-db10-473f-ab4a-646d0ac37250
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This is one of my favorite things Rara does! You guys so totally have one done!
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haha, those photos are hilarious!!!!!
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You’re strength sounds great, the tricky part with SEV (Straight edge aka Ayesha’s) and the variations is balance! In the lessons I teach the SEV elbow and forearm, before their vertical leg buddy the SE (straight edge) because of the balanced needed. I would suggest working on things like elbow stands, handstands, and such to learn your bodies balance points. A nice strong Caterpillar is very helpful, so if you are comfy with that give the SEV a try!
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Sascha, can you tell us what you’re looking for in an app? 🙂
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You’ll find a LOT of info in the lessons here.
Learn what order works for progressively building strength and flexibility that’s necessary for pole. This includes conditioning work for often neglected muscles of the hands, forearm and shoulders.
You’ll find that in every lesson description I include the muscle groups strengthen or stretched.
You’ll also see below the main video player, each lesson has a group of OTHER suggested lessons to work on to help the user achieve the main move. For example: Pole Sit lesson you’ll see I suggest working on the Pole Hold, Forward and back scapula and The Switch. This also helps you understand what muscle groups you should be strengthening for that particular move.
If you want a crash course in anatomy take a look at the foam roller section. In each description you’ll find I’ve included info like this: Quadriceps, are made up of 4 Muscles: Vatus Lateralis, Vastus Medialis, Vastus Intermedius and Rectus Femoris. Origin: The first 3 muscles originate at the top of the femur/thigh bone. The Rectus Femoris originates at the pelvis. Insertion: The first 3 attach at the front of the tibia/shin bone. The Rectus Femoris attaches at the Knee.
In each individual stretching lesson I give cues and tips for proper body mechanics as well as in all pole work, but that’s assumed I think. 🙂 I try to use terms that everyone can understand and relate too, so you’ll find more “proper” names in descriptions for those who want more book knowledge.
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If your open split is farther away it’s most likely because you have tight adductors (inner thigh muscles). You don’t stretch the adductors as much in a squared split, you’ll stretch the hip flexors and quads more. Well I think both are important to work on. If you want to start doing moves that require more back mobility then work on your squared split, this will help you in back bends.
