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I've danced in pants a few times and in socks/leg warmers now and then. It's usually done by gripping really hard, pure muscling. Or grip aids!!!
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I have some suggestions:
First you want to make sure it's not lack of flexibility in your shoulders, abs hip flexors and chest, because not only does your back/spine come into play but those muscles do as well.
You are correct that it takes strength to raise up into full bridge and it's a different motion then many pole moves. That being said, though you feel like you should have the strength, the muscles are being asked to do something new. Things to work on strengthening would be. Upper back lats, Triceps, Shoulders and even chest!
Also hand placement can be and issue! If you're placing the hands close to the top of the shoulders that can make pressing up more difficult. Try placing the hands by the ears instead. If you're taking the lessons here is the video for the Bridge. https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/4deccca1-6624-4065-bc2e-7e100ac37250
​In addition to all of that, warm up the back first with some spinal contractions, supermans, and other more gentle back work like cobra , bow and chest stretch. Save the bridge for when you're very warm.https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
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Men! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_confused.gif They never really "get it". That's why it's awesome that we have each other to get excited about pole with!!!!
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Changing finishes won’t usually help people with sweaty hands. There is no perfect finish for sweaty hands. Try gloves or what chem suggested. I’m not normally sweaty but when it’s hot in Vegas I find I can grip the SV pole better and longer without having to wipe it than my Titanium or chrome. But I’m not typically a sweaty person.
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Yes, there is HellOnHeels, when you order just let us know the height you need and it can be custom cut, free!
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Yes I do!!! Here is a video I did with tips for middles http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Lv6af4pKQ8&feature=c4-overview-vl&list=PLyXWQXP3dueofybLatPPuLCbvfSPF2oSF
Also on the site here there are several individual stretching lessons that will help along with foam roller lessons. In addition to those, I have a 20 Minute Middle splits routine! https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/4e2d837d-6f9c-46f6-93df-22110ac37250 https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
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A good time to use a protein supplement is right after a work out, this will help rebuild the muscles. Don't wait hours after working out though, it will not have the same affect. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
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It does pay to wait and save for a sturdy pole! You guys might want to check out the Studioveena pole. Goes up and down super fast, (this I love because I hula hoop in my space too) and has a neat button to switch from static to spinny and back to static. The grip is great too. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8YW4HEd3gQ&feature=c4-overview&list=UUup79MtZnWP_SCAHeVlmzdQ
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Wow that's cool, I thought maybe it was just me! I use to always be snagging things with my "callusey" hands. lol
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I've never lost any skin on my SV pole, not that it can't happen. However, I have ripped skin on other finishes, so it can happen on any pole. Lost a chunk off my foot, my wrist and hands! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_eek.gif
One other thing I have found interesting, my calluses don't rip or become as dry as they did with other finishes. I find this surprising because I mostly dance with the SV pole on static. I love static spins. I'm looking at my hands right now and you can't even see any calluses and I've been dancing a lot more than usual!!! I'm not saying this is the case with everyone, but I just find it interesting…and good!
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My thoughts may not count but I’ll post anyway. I have around 10 poles! All different finishes including the titanium gold, and the Studioveena pole is my all time favorite. I love that I don’t have to spend a lot of time trying to warm my body and pole enough to use it! Honestly, its allowed me far more practices time and less warm up time!!!
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For me, it's more important that I like how I look. If I feel like I look good, then I'm more interested in sex and of course that's a good thing for him! LOL
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Forgot to add, this is what I consider a true grip https://www.studioveena.com/galleries/view/4f875b7d-3fac-4d65-950b-40a20ac37250 Thumb down not up.
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It's a cartwheel.
Here is an OLD video I did, it shows a Full Cartwheel, Cartwheel mount (head and torso moves forward and down) and Handspring (head and torso moves back and down) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sag8kwfYBmU&list=PLyXWQXP3dueofybLatPPuLCbvfSPF2oSF&index=16
Here's a cartwheel tutorial, I'm not doing the little leg switch she does, I like the way it looks without the little switch hop. Sounds like you do it without the switching too. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTxwC6v14Pg
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Ouch, I'm sorry to hear about your injury! Just know that, once you've gotten a move it can come back quickly! I've had to start and stop so many times and each time I worry for no reason. Try to keep your strength up in your upper body, this will help a ton, I did that when I injured my foot and came back STRONGER! It had forced me to work on upper body so much more. Focus on healing and you'll be back at it in no time!!
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Jenaboob55, There are several warm up you can choose from in the lessons here. Also a very hot bath is helpful.
Basic warm up https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/80540840-b88a-11df-856f-001b214581be
Hard core warm up https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/50bf696c-332c-43be-8cce-433a0ac37250
Express warm up https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/50c61288-123c-4047-ac9d-1beb0ac37250
Pole strength routine https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/4db64418-c354-4da5-aa23-464c0ac37250
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After a brief chat with someone on our FB page last night, I'd like to add that recording is not totally necessary. The challenge is more about encouraging you find awareness within your body, breath and movement. For some, this may be so personal they are not comfortable sharing with everyone and I completely get that. If you don't feel ready to share through video, then I would love to read about your experience with this challenge right here on this thread!!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
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Since you asked for other suggestions, I'll add that there are many individual stretching lessons here and three, 20 + mins long stretching routines for the splits and back. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
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There is a beach at Lake Mead and the water is so warm and clear, you have a view of mountains which is lovely. There is no shade so you might want to go in the morning or bring an umbrella. It's about 20-50 mins away depending on where you're staying. http://www.nps.gov/lake/planyourvisit/swimming.htm
Red Rock is beautiful, and has hiking. If you were going to hike you would need to go in the morning for sure! http://www.blm.gov/nv/st/en/fo/lvfo/blm_programs/blm_special_areas/red_rock_nca.html
Mount Charleston is cooler if you want to see some nature and hike among the mountains, it's only about 20-30 mins away from the city. We head up to the MT Charleston Lodge for lunch now and then. http://www.mtcharlestonlodge.com/#/mtcharlestonlodge/
The Springs Preserve is a neat place, you can see the history museum, ride bike along the path, and learn a lot about the area. http://www.springspreserve.org/attractions/trails.html
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I don't gamble either…What you do depends on the time of year. If it's summer then your limited because of the heat. When will you be in Vegas?
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I'm sorry to hear….It's hard to say goodbye to a pet https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_sad.gif
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If you want to stretch a bit at work or say when you are traveling and stop and feel like stretching out. It's ok to not fully warm up. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif Just stretch until you feel tension, it wont hurt anything as long as you do go crazy with "getting as far as possible". The warm up is most important before you are doing flexibility training "hard core" stuff, to GAIN flexibility. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
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Foam rolling and a well place tennis ball could help release "adhesions" and old tissue that had been injured.
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There are all kinds of theories about stretching so you might hear all kinds of answers!
My personal thoughts are…. we all have different bodies and for some the bone structure, over all heath and genetics, makes doing splits more difficult or physically not possible. However, I have seen people who were very inflexible reach the splits!
One of the main issues I think people have whether it's stretching or any kind of physical activity is their MIND! If you tell yourself over and over, you cannot bend or will "never" be flexible, or that something is hard, then this is what your mind will accept and so will your body. It sounds weird, but I really feel you have to actually believe you are capable of whatever task your trying to perform.
We all have physical limits, but I feel those limits are set by our minds to some degree.
Tell her to change up the order of her stretches, the kind of stretching, and the time she holds the stretches. The body and mind needs to be challenged with change to grow.
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Thanks for letting us know about the straight alcohol!!
