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Make sure you're eating enough! As Danielle said, make sure you're having some carbs and protein right after you workout. I notice a BIG difference in my energy level and recovery if I'm not eating well. I received a juicer for my birthday present and it really helps. I only juice every few days, because you can over do it. But it's a fast way for me to consume the veggies I need. I'm a very slow eater and have a lot to do in a day so yay for the juicer. When I'm serious about training I make sure I have healthy grab and go snacks. I tell my kids chips and cookies are not snacks, they're treats. lol
Making sure you get enough sleep is important too.
If you want to see how hard your working out, make sure you're writing down what your doing for practice. If you do set and reps of anything write it down too. When it comes to training for myself (I'm 35) I do find that less can be more when it comes to working out. Quality not quantity. I hope you figure out what works for you! xoxo
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Hi Hefmod, Are you sure it's a stainless steel finish or is it a chrome finish? If it's an xpole and its shiny silver then I bet it's chrome.
I have some tips for you regardless of finish. If is a new pole clean try cleaning it with a clothes steamer or an iron on steam. Just steam, and wipe until the pole is nice and dry. New poles have lots of factory junk on them and it can take time for it to come off, I've found steaming is the fastest way.
Also, make sure you've warmed your body and pole well enough. Its common for home polers to forget to warm up and this can cause grip issues.
We all have our strengths and moves that are just not right for our bodies and that's totally fine and normal. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif
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I think you were taking the lessons so I'm guessing you've seen this video? Tips for Spinning pole http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CtinAzp17s0&list=UUup79MtZnWP_SCAHeVlmzdQ&index=8&feature=plcp
After I've been off the spinning pole for a while it takes me a few sessions to acclimate! Keep at it. Try a little every time you pole, do it at the end of you session so you don't end up too dizzy or sick to practice lol. Stay upright the first few sessions, don't invert right away. I never spot or look at the pole, I just let my eyes wonder. Do a few holds, then move on to floorowork or something non spinning. Then go back to do a few more passes on spin. Little bits at a time work great for me. I get sick feeling when I start using my yoga hammock the first few times too, because of the motion. LOL I does get better, keep at it!!
Come see me in Vegas and we'll work on it!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
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Well as you probably know I teach that the outside leg comes to the pole first. This allows for the nice sweeping motion (it shouldn't be a kick though!)https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif and keep the upper body close to the pole. I personally rarely go right into a Scorpio/inside leg hang from standing, it has never felt as pretty to me. Not saying it isn't, just I don't like how it "feels". If the lead leg was reversed I think students may be more likely to smack into the pole, or stand too far away while bring the leg up? Unless your inverting with hips in front of the pole with legs in V position, but this is very advanced. It's interesting to think about, makes me want to go invert. lol I do a move called the up n over where the inside leg leads and it feels so weird. lol
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I have MANY xpoles….. old style, new style and stages. They are a great pole. We sell them on the site as well and offer free shipping! As long as you set them up right you'll be fine. My favorite xpole finish is their titanium gold, it's grippy right away. I have had troubles with their brass being slick when the weather gets cool. If you live in a very warm climate or really sweat alot the brass might work best for you.
I'll post a video of myself using them….here I'm using the 45mm titanutm and 40mm chrome
https://www.studioveena.com/videos/view/50b4dac1-b710-48d5-9535-38210ac37250
Here is the same 45mm titanium only extended higher.
https://www.studioveena.com/videos/view/4f6a5cbc-c5b8-44f6-9140-4b110ac37250
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Yes, it's palm up. I have a lesson for it here if you like.
Shoulder stand https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/4d3d902e-226c-446f-9339-2e730ac37250
Make sure that you're not putting all of your weight on the shoulder, but rather really push through with the hand that is on the floor.
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Welcome to the site!! You might wanna check out Friday chat! You’ll meet members from all over the world and it goes pretty much all day. I try to stop by and say hi too. We have video capability so you can use your webcam in chat as well.
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*engage*
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Zoey, take a look at this video, it should help you understand how to engaged and hold the abs while working out.
Its an OLD vid I did after having baby #4. https://www.studioveena.com/videos/view/d650d310-c3b4-11df-bc90-001b21721e0c
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Yay!! I'm so happy for you! Climbing is much harder than we realize https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
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Armonia, if you like just use the contact link and explain that you want to switch plans. Webmaster will take care of it.
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You have to put most of your weight on the hands, so you need good balance. It helps too if you have very flexible hamstrings, this will help you keep the weight off the pole more and onto the hands. You can't rely on using the pole much as you slide down.
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You can do it on spinny. 🙂
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I agree, I would get a pole that has both.
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I think about 80 for the mount, I'd have to look it up. The extreme is the spinning pole, the sport does not have spin mode. Send us an email using the contact link and we can help you out! 🙂
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Yes, Katastrophe everything is the same, just the top is screwed in. Yes you need to find the beam and drill into that. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif
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Mojavewolf, you can send us an email and we can sell you a vaulted mount. I have 2 and love them, makes putting up your pole super easy!!!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif You should also be able to find the x pole vaulted mount on the x pole website.
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I have to watch my weight too. When I don't exercise I tend to loose weight because I don't eat as much as when I do work out.https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_sad.gif Here is what helped me gain.
I use to graze and eat little bits all day, that didn't work. I was always hungry and skinny! I started eating 3 main meals breakfast, lunch, dinner and I will have a snack in between each meal and one before bed. Going too long without eating makes me shaky, tired and crabby!
I force myself to finish my plate, I use to leave a lot behind, but now I do my best to make myself finish what I take. I know I'm weird, but I have a hard time overeating!!
I ALWAYS have a high calorie high protein shake after my workouts. About 500 calories give or take.
I stopped eating so many carbs. This was all I ate as a kid and young adult. I'm so much healthier now that I have a more balanced diet. I still LOVE my carbs but I make sure to pair them with protein or veggies too. Really I pretty much lived off of cake and bread as a kid!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_eek.gif lol
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Welcome to the site Chevelle90! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
The list of suggestions posted above has some good info for the most part. However, I would like to add that stretching BEFORE working out has been shown to not improve performance or decrease injury at all. So you would be better off spending your time warming up with some cardio instead of static stretches. Also there are some people who need to have lotion or they will not be able to grip because their skin is too dry. So there are a few exceptions. Just do not apply the lotion right before poling, a few hours before is best.
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Hi Meern23 welcome to the site!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
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Yes, please use the contact link and we can help you out. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif
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You'll often see my kids wander in while I'm practicing, they appear in a number of my practice videos. lol https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif
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Working on inverting from up on the ball of the foot will help you with your heeled inverts. Remember in heels you can’t spring or bounce off the foot so don’t be tempeted to let the heel drop down as you lift into the inverts barefoot 🙂
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Saphyre is right, a lot of the pole tricks could put your rotator cuff at risk, if your body isn't ready, or if you work out side of your ROM. Conditioning and strengthen for the shoulders is pretty much a must for pole dancers.
Most rotator cuff injuries happen when doing overhead motions with the arm. Overuse and repetitive overhead motions cause the most trouble….so don't over do the moves listed below.
Spins, reverse grab is a common one people rush into learning.
Inverted split grips,
Split grips,
Twisted grip from standing! This is a super, duper, common injury…..https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_sad.gif
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Yes, start at the beginning. Watch all of the "getting started" lessons then go from there. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
