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They both go together the same 🙂 I would get the lite the original is a beast, so heavy!
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If you're looking to get the most for your money you might wanna go for the lessons here. You'll have access to far more content for the same price or less than any dvd you can buy. All lessons are very in depth to insure the you learn how to stretch properly.
Consistency is the key as Chem mentioned. There isn't a quick fix for flexibility, it comes with time, you'll get there!
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What Chem said. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif Also to clean the pole try using the steam method, I've found its the fastest way to get all of the junk from shipping off the pole.
Here's the cute video about cleaning the pole http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RdjeYnLLaBw&list=UUup79MtZnWP_SCAHeVlmzdQ&index=1
and here's a more informative one about cleaning. https://www.studioveena.com/videos/view/50ccac91-674c-4915-8e13-3b120ac37250
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Here I do a "deadlift" SM at the very beginning of the video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=myyLUUN65g0&list=UUup79MtZnWP_SCAHeVlmzdQ&index=28
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Megan, I agree with PlatinumAni that you should be able to dead lift into a Shoulder Mount before working on the aerial. And as Charley said figure head is a good starting point, if your back is flexible you can also go into it from a superman.
Zoey, To keep stress off the back please make sure your keeping the chest lifted up allowing you to contract the muscles of the back. If you let the upper back round before lifting you may strain something! This goes for the Shoulder mount too. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
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Yay for both of you! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
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It's always very exciting to see all of your progress reports!!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_heart1.gif
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Thank you for sharing those! Wishing him a speedy recovery!! Everyone, don't forget to properly condition and strengthen the shoulders https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif
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All the exercises listed will also help with that Ajrt, and it will help you create a good foundation for wearing heels too!https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
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Yep, all great exercises listed above, here are a few more if you're taking the lessons
https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/4e316bf4-9398-4008-9184-6d820ac37250
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This one is focused on the arch of the foot https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/4e297a2a-3fe0-4503-bc25-2a430ac37250
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Here is a simple exercise you can do https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/b9b362ac-b880-11df-856f-001b214581be but really working on ALL of the conditioning lessons for the shoulders, forearms, wrist and hands would be best. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif
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Yes you want to wipe the steam off right away. 🙂
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I have both the Handspring and cartwheel mount in the lessons here. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif
Cartwheel https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/4d8361e8-4b5c-46df-a8e6-5d4b0ac37250
Handspring https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/4d84b1b1-1f94-45d5-8e8b-38e90ac37250
Here is an OLD tutorial I did for YT Cartwheel http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTxwC6v14Pg&list=UUup79MtZnWP_SCAHeVlmzdQ&index=95
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OH I bet you mean this!!! https://www.studioveena.com/videos/view/f83d2500-c387-11df-8e34-001b214581be
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Do you mean this? https://www.studioveena.com/galleries/view/4f88321c-c0f0-449e-b6db-27880ac37250
Or this? https://www.studioveena.com/photos/view_photo/4fbac137-b398-473c-8231-78b70ac37250
If you're looking for the first one I posted, I do have a lesson for that if your interested https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/4d4ac19e-4054-4b80-8668-03ba0ac37250
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The girls have great advice 🙂
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Congrats! xoxo You should wait longer if you've had a c-section. Talk with your doctor and make sure you fully explain how demanding your workouts are. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_heart1.gif
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I have a few wigs I use when I want long hair that isn't a crazy color. lol They all have 2 hooks on elastic that I tighten and they stay pretty well. However I have one that's really long so it's a bit heavy and I always wear an elastic headband to hold it. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif
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Hmm I can't figure it out either….. Maybe the hand placement was switched (normally the lower hand is on the same side as the shoulder your mounting on) causing things to twist? Or maybe the pole was not close enough to the neck, this would put more pressure on the shoulder girdle. It's common for new dancers to place the pole too far off towards the shoulder.
Do you remember was it your top hand or bottom hand arm the was fractured? I hope you don't mind all the questions, it's just good to know so we can prevent this from happening to someone else.
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Ouch! I have never heard of this happening either! What grip were you using?
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Welcome to the site! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
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Sorry I missed this post! Hi, welcome to the site! Yes your not alone in feeling like that! Sometimes move come very easily and other times it seems to take forever for something to feel comfortable. Your doing the right thing by dancing ever other day and not everyday. This will allow your muscle to repair.
Have you tried using the new 30 day take off program? You might find that helpful, its also full of information in addition to lessons you should use.
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Good news, you don't need to do any "spot" or "focus" training for the lower abs. For better control on the pole and for better daily function you'll want to work the core. This means not only the abdominals but the lower back as well. If you're taking the lessons take a look at the conditioning section, you'll see there are a bunch of CORE exercises in a row. Work on all of them, but avoid the ab curl or just curl until the shoulder blades come off the floor, then roll back down. You may even find your lower back problems go away once you strengthen the core! Read the descriptions to find out what muscles of the core you are working. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
Start with this lessons The Switch https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/4df4be6f-3160-46c9-9e73-67a10ac37250
Also back to my first point, a flat belly comes more from diet than "lower ab" work. You're better off working the Transverse abdominis (used in the switch) to help give the belly the flat appearance, it's underneath the 6 pack (rectus abdominis).
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It is the same and it’s explained in all the lessons listed 🙂
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I pulled this off of an old thread I responded to https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif
First thing you need to do is talk to your DR or midwife and make sure they give you the ok to exercise. Unfortunately most DRs have no idea what pole dance is or how difficult it is. So most have no idea how to help you. One more thing I want to share before I give you my guide lines I used for my pregnant pole dancing. Will using my abs hurt the baby? No, not in a normal low risk pregnancy! I did abdominal exercises though out all 4 of my pregnancy's. If your high risk you wont be exercising anyway.
Here are the rules I followed in my pregnancy. Keep in mind my body was use to years of hard physical training.
First trimester
I continued my regular routine but didn't learn any new moves I focused on moves I knew were solid for me….I didn't want to fall and injure myself…I was pretty sick https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_puke_r.gif but I did find that exercise helped my morning sickness a lot (and peppermint gum) That gum was a life saver!!! Be careful not to over stretch (relaxin) a hormone, will be with you though out the pregnancy and after for a bit too! Some women find the relaxin really affects them…but for me it was not a problem. To put it simply…If you have strong muscles, tendons, and ligaments this can help reduces the issues with relaxin. Ladies who were strength training before pregnancy tend to have less troubles with relaxin. If your new to pole dance spins can be really tough on your shoulders. Proper form is a MUST!!! Also no matter what form of exercise you chose be sure to avoid over heating..this can be bad for the baby. Drink lots of water and stay cool.2nd trimester
At around 4 months I stopped inverting and climbing. You'll weigh more and your balance will be changing because of a growing belly!3rd trimester
I rarely danced at all maybe 4 or 5 times and I made a video 2 of those times. LOL So again no inverts or climbs and I stopped most spins and had to modify others.So in conclusion to my thoughts on pregnant poling…I wouldn't recommended learning new things…..but you can surely enjoy your pole still. Dance around…do hip rolls feel sexy with your new body! Practice moving in a controlled manner and take this as an opportunity to practice good posture while dancing. Work on breathing, pointing your toes (if you are having leg cramps then avoid pointing toes) and having soft hand while you dance. My movements became even more fluid because thats all I could really work on after the 6th month or so.
If you have any questions about pregnancy in general please don't hesitate to email me. Its a fun and scary life change…enjoy it https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
