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Yes! Here are the muscles you’ll want to target:
- Quads
- Hamstrings
- Gastrocnemius (calf)
- Popliteus
- Sartoris
- Gracilis
Here are some routines I have for these areas:
Foot and ankle strength routine
Individual exercises:
Let me know if you have questions.
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Stop the micro bend LIVE LESSON - StudioVeena.Com
STRENGTH BUILDING – Length 20:00 – Items needed: If you struggle with bent knees during inverts and straddle poses, this routine can make a huge difference.…
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AdministratorOctober 23, 2025 at 3:06 pm in reply to: Halloween Pole Choreography and photo ideas!Yay! I hope you get a chance to share some of your spooky fun too.
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AdministratorOctober 12, 2025 at 4:56 pm in reply to: Webmaster’s Corner – It’s The Little Things – New Things On The Horizon -
Happy Friday! Today I thought I’d share foods that have helped me so far.
- Sauerkraut and Kimchi
- Tofu
- Bone Broth protein powder (pure) by Ancient Nutrition
- Lentils
Do you any foods that have been a game changer for you?
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Here’s a book a friend shared with me. The Menopause Manifesto https://amzn.to/4nsYghd
I’ve not had a chance to read it.
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AdministratorSeptember 30, 2025 at 1:41 pm in reply to: Perimenopause Pole Dancer Support GroupI’m hoping that post menopausal polers will join too as you all have experiences that we haven’t had. Most women say that once your post menopausal things are “normal” and you feel amazing, but I don’t think that’s the case for everyone. So I’m grateful you mentioned your struggle so others know they’re not alone.
I’m not sure if I’ll have a chance to do more podcasts about this topic but I do plan on sharing some things that have helped me and I hope other share too. This Friday I’m sharing foods that have helped balance my hormones (so far) as I know things can change.
As far as training post menopause, in general the fitness industry has treated us as small men, we are not! The things you did in you’re 30s will not always work in your 50s and while there is some information out there on training as a female but most of it is for athletes who are under 30. We need more representation because the internet and marketing seems to think after 50 your should only do chair workouts! hahaha I keep getting stupid ads for chair workout apps that are more suitable for my mom who is 87 and has dementia.
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AdministratorSeptember 29, 2025 at 1:09 pm in reply to: Perimenopause Pole Dancer Support GroupHappy Monday everyone!
I’ll be sending out an email this week to all members letting them know we have this group. Feel free to tell any of your pole friends who might be interested too. It’s free!
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AdministratorSeptember 27, 2025 at 5:05 pm in reply to: Perimenopause Pole Dancer Support GroupHey, hey! Welcome. It’s crazy how different it is for everyone. I know a few people who never even knew they were in peri and one day their period just stopped. I was totally in peri sooner than I realized. I don’t have any family that is able to tell me what they went through due to surgeries my older sister had, my other sister passed years ago, and my mom is 87 and dealing with dementia so she doesn’t recall much. She did tell me she remembers spending a lot of time crying in the trees lol
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AdministratorSeptember 27, 2025 at 4:59 pm in reply to: Perimenopause Pole Dancer Support GroupMe too! It can be such a lonely time I think.
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AdministratorSeptember 27, 2025 at 4:53 pm in reply to: Perimenopause Pole Dancer Support GroupI’ll start! This woman Menopause Taylor (use to be Menopause Barbie) https://www.youtube.com/@MenopauseTaylor was so helpful!!! Thank you @mistygmorris721279 for sharing her YT channel
Here’s my Podcast about Perimenopause and Pole https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_RHQholLn8
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Barbara Taylor, M.D. is a gynecologist who has adopted the name “Menopause Taylor” and taken the professional and fashionable reputation of Barbie to a whole new level. With her YouTube tutorials on Menopause: Your Management Your Way ... Now and … Continue reading
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AdministratorSeptember 27, 2025 at 4:45 pm in reply to: Pole Dance RANTS – Podcasts that cover important aspects of pole danceI started a perimenopause support group! Here’s the link https://www.studioveena.com/discuss/discussion/perimenopause-pole-dancer-support-group/
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AdministratorSeptember 14, 2025 at 3:20 pm in reply to: Over 100 strength exercises for pole! -
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AdministratorSeptember 8, 2025 at 4:21 pm in reply to: Building Armpit Strength – FlexibilityHello, most members don’t use the discussions, all the action is in the tutorials. Anyway, I just wanted to let you know I replied to your comment on day 10.
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Ok. It’s looking good. Seeing and hearing the video, I bet you’re having a hard time because the SM is too “heavy”, and happening too fast. To make it lighter and slower try this:
The flip needs to be more vertical, right now it’s too sideways, making it harder to control.
You need to be able to almost stall at the top, so you can control the descent. This will allow you to choose how and where you will land. Working on getting the flip more vertical will help a lot with this.
Think UP instead of OVER. Using the Veena grip like you are, should allow you to go slower than other grips.
You can try different head positions too. Try looking up for as long as you can, to help you maintain a more vertical trajectory. Looking towards the shoulder can help complete the flip, but only if you’re able to get vertical.
You’ve got this!
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Great! You’re very welcome.
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Hit me up if you have an questions! I hope this info helps you. xoxo
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I made a tutorial for ya! https://www.studioveena.com/tutorial/cocoon-aka-bilman/
Let me know if you have questions.
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Cocoon aka Bilman - StudioVeena.Com
Before working on this trick you must have a very solid inside leg hang. If you’re struggling to grab the foot, I suggest working on…
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Hi! I’d never heard of that trick, but when I looked it up, it seems that it’s what I call a cocoon. Which can be done from an inside or outside leg hang. I know there are different names for this pose depending on the leg used, but I try to keep things simple.
I don’t have or know of a tutorial for it, HOWEVER….
Have you watched my Scorpio (inside leg hang) tutorial? If not I think you’d find it will provide what you need to enter into Bilman/Cocoon. https://www.studioveena.com/tutorial/scorpio-inside-leg-hang-1033/
Key cues to add to my tutorial for Bilman are:
A short scorpio for the inside leg
Once the scorpio feels secure, remove the inside arm from the pole to reach for the foot.
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Scorpio (Inside Leg Hang) - StudioVeena.Com
In this tutorial you’ll learn several variations for this move. These are short leg and long leg Scorpio and an open and closed Scorpio. You…
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Yep, that’s exactly what I tell you to do in the intro, you’ve got the right idea. The first class lays the foundation for the other three so even if you don’t do that class, watch it.
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Here’s my Pole TRICKS flow class! https://www.studioveena.com/tutorial/pole-tricks-flow-class/
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Pole TRICKS Flow Class - StudioVeena.Com
This class is one hour and fifteen minutes long and we will cover some of the most common tricks and spin combos used in pole.…
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I’m happy to announce my Pole flow class is now available! I love this class so much.
https://www.studioveena.com/tutorial/pole-flow-class/
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Pole Flow Class - StudioVeena.Com
This is class is about an hour long and it will bring the dance aspect of pole to life! This class is also a wonderful…
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AdministratorJune 20, 2025 at 12:38 pm in reply to: Pole Dance RANTS – Podcasts that cover important aspects of pole dance@mummypole Yep, stiff bodies and all bodies can benefit greatly from these routines.


