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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
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Hi chelle2pole! You have a great resource in the lessons here. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif Pole dancing is challenging! The lessons here offer strength and conditioning to prepare you for the demands of pole. All lessons are placed in order allowing you to build strength first. Also we now have a 30 day take off program! This is included in the lessons and lays out exactly what you should do from the warm up to stretching everyday for 30 days! Here is the introduction video for the program if you're interested.
https://www.studioveena.com/videos/view/50e4694e-a85c-4fa0-8e66-61940ac37250
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I cover 2 different hand/arm placements in this lesson Carousel https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/4f859429-2dbc-41f1-86e4-282a0ac37250
Also when doing static upright split grips you may want to try the Partial split grip https://www.studioveena.com/galleries/view/4f875a46-ded8-4147-bb0a-3f900ac37250 This allows for the use of the bicep too. As others mentioned the TOP arm should be taking on most of the weight. This is why I've placed it in the Intermedate section.
Here is a lesson using the Partial split grip as a static hold. Aerial body wave https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/4d2f086d-9d38-4e2f-8f09-0b800ac37250
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Welcome to the site! That is exactly the vibe I was hoping the site would have back when it first started! The members here make it possible. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_heart1.gif
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Often you can also use the Forearm grip instead. I rarely use the elbow grip https://www.studioveena.com/galleries/view/4f88307f-fe00-4440-9822-26330ac37250
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lol Chem. Yes, wickedpole, please be careful with the Twisted grip, its not a nessisary move for pole. There are other options out there. I suggest taking a look at some of the links Chem posted for ya. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
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If you go to the basic invert lesson you’ll see other lessons listed below the main player. These will all help improve your invert. Also if you are trying to invert with hips in front of the pole (dead lifting) with no step into the move. It will be very difficult. I break down how to step into an invert properly in the lesson.
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Steam clean it!!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RdjeYnLLaBw&list=HL1357660650&feature=mh_lolz
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CapFeb, the 30 days are a guide, so there is no failure.
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ChocolateLegs. The 30 day take off is a program is a new additition to the online lessons here. Here is a sample of what its about if you're interested. https://www.studioveena.com/videos/view/50e4694e-a85c-4fa0-8e66-61940ac37250
Yep Krissy, that's totally fine, if you miss a day just pick up where you left off. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
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CapFeb…Yes, its meant for those with busy lives, but as a dancer in a club you'll have to use your best judgment because your already pole dancing more than an average home poler. However at the beginning of the program the rest days are not very heavy at all.
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Hefmod, sending you healing vibes. The program isn't going anywhere, it will be here when you get back. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
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I doubt a club would have an xpole, but maybe! Xpole are the only ones that do the Titanium gold finish. It was probably brass…did it leave a smell on your hands kinda metallic/penny like? Then it was brass.
Sweaty hands are the worst thing to deal with I think. Brass seems to be the best for sweaty, but if its only your hands you many not grip well with the rest of your body. Brass can be slick in cold climates or if your body cools off fast.
I have both the xpole brass and TG. The brass works really well for me when its summer and I'm sweating, but other wise I like my TG finish the best. If you slip from sweat on Chrome you'll still slip from sweat on TG. So, if it's just you're hands go with the finish that would work best for you body, because you'll have to deal with sweaty hands on all finishes.
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I grew up on a farm near Regan ND, outside of Bismarck. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif
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I start you off from the floor, its a great way to learn or test or your ab strength at a safe height.
CKR https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/4caf25bf-69d8-4029-94d5-42540ac37250
CAR https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/4cb5cad2-080c-4499-a71d-1fd60ac37250
