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Here are some lessons on what I call Pole Turns. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
Under pole turn https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/44d25ac4-b8ee-11df-856f-001b214581be
Across Pole Turn https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/44d25aa6-b8ee-11df-856f-001b214581be
Side to side https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/252161c4-b908-11df-856f-001b214581be
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Gllitter….I know you, and I think Katie and I have hung out with your man more than you, when staying at your place last time. You are both amazing, talented people. I care about both of you.https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_heart1.gif
I have sat at your parents table and he has told me how much he loves you! How much he wants to have a life with you and how much he wants to move out!! He has told me how frustrated he is with the living situation, and he just wants to be with you, he said living with your family is very stressful. I think he feels trapped….He doesn't want to "leave" you to move out, but he really is frustrated living there to please you and your family.
As for fighting….well…..I have told Chris to F*** off, yelled..no SCREAMED at him and said things I did NOT really mean at all!! We have slammed doors, took off in the car with wheels screeching…..Fights happen. I love Chris with all my heart, he is my best friend and we are meant to be together. Yet, we still fight and we use to fight big (well I did). As we've both grown we've learned how to fight. Most of the time now we sit on the couch and talk, there isn't any yelling.
As others have said….TALK TALK then TALK some more. Chris and I share EVERYTHING. Never assume you know what the other person is thinking and never assume the other person knows what YOU are thinking or what you want from them. TALK. Get out of your parents house even if it means you live in a box. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_safesex.gif
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Try watching these vids
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I use steam on every new pole a few times before using it. Then I used steam every few days or weeks depending on how much dancing I’ve done. I did use it every time before I poled when I lived in the Midwest. Mostly because it worked well to warm the pole. I have grip issues when it’s cold out 🙂
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Happy happy birthday!https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
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It takes a bit more abdominal strength at the beginning of the move, but it's nice and secure at the top! I came up with the variation one day when Amber (fleur) was over at my place, we didn't know what to call it soooo. There ya go.
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Yep, put it on steam and when the pole is slightly wet wipe if down right away, you don't need to let it sit or anything. Don't wipe it until you've moved the iron away though so you don't get a steam burn! Also I agree with luvlee, I also use lotion everyday. I use the store brand Lubriderm, but I don't use it right before. Let me know how it all works out!
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I'm glad the grip worked so well for you!
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Good chance its the weather. You could also try steam cleaning the pole with a fabric steamer or iron set to steam. It's the worst feeling ever when your grip is non existent, I had major grip issues when I performed on Friday!! I couldn't get my body warmed up and the room and pole were just too cold. I had to bail out of 2 moves that I can easily do. So anyway try steam cleaning the pole then go from there. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
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I think sometimes we forget that you don't HAVE to pole every day (beginners should not pole everyday!!) and we don't even HAVE to pole every week! Most of us who pole dance have lives! This means we have obligations, kids, school, holidays, sickness. This is life, it happens.
It's hard not to feel frustrated, but getting upset or stressing about it doesn't benefit you in anyway. For the past 8 months I've mostly been off the pole. I've recorded the most of the times I did dance, so no one would think I was dead lol. I've been off due to injury, (mystery injury not sure what I ever did) lack of time, and just wanting to do something like hooping, hiking swimming instead. Anyway, I sometimes feel we think we HAVE to bust out every new move that comes along or else we are not cool enough, or people wont think we are a "serious" or "good" pole dancer. The reality is, most of us are not professionals, and thats ok! Pros literally dedicate their life to something, it is usually their main job. Pole dance is my "job", and I still don't always make time to consistently pole. My job, requires me to be on the computer more than on the pole! Being on the pole can't be my life right now, I have kids and work to think about too. I also now really enjoy hooping and hiking. And its ok. I'm one of those people who LOVES to train, and at some point I'll make pole dancing for myself a priority , but it's not meant to be right now.
My advice….. enjoy pole dance when you can. If you are using it as your only form of exercise then make it a priority 3 times a week. For health benefits, poling 3 times a week for about 30 mins to 1-2 hr. is great. You have to MAKE time for your workouts regardless of what they are.
Maybe sit down and think about why you pole? If it's because you love it and it makes you feel good, then don't stress about time off. I went through a phase where I felt pressured to pole so I wouldn't "fall behind" I had a "name" to live up to, and people watching everything I did…..now I pole if I feel like it and because it makes ME happy.
If we really want to make pole a priority, then we have to make time, not hope to fit it in. Here are some time suckers: FaceBook, TV, video games, spend time online shopping or searching, sleeping in. If you want to spend time online, try poling in the chat room here. Kill 2 birds with one stone lol
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Even for those in shape pole can be very stressful on the body and its so easy to get carried away with learning. It's just so fun!!! I always suggest pole dancing every other day when starting, this can help prevent overuse injury.
If you are interested I have many exercises in the lessons here that will strengthen and condition every part of your body for pole. Also the lessons here are placed in an order that enables you to build strength first, allowing for safer and faster progress. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
Avoid working on inverts until you're feeling better and have done some conditioning for the back and shoulders.
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I have had my TG pole for a few years now and the finish is still great….but I did notices that the finish changes in a few spots from gold to silver when I friend of mine danced on my pole and used grip aid. I have the older style top loading pole so this may not even be an issue anymore. I LOVE my TG its my fav finsih! I do not use grip aids.
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The titanium gold is my favorite finish of them all. I have had mine for a few years now and its my most heavily used pole, the finish has not worn off. BUT, I think the finish wearing off is a body/skin chemistry and possibly grip aid use issue. I had someone over and they used my pole, the finish where they did most of their pole work was lighter after they used it. They used itac. I have also tested out itac and found it seemed to change the color of the pole. I do not normally use any grip aids, so other than those 2 situations my pole is fine and still super grippy!
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Others have posted about this same issue so I would say it can happen. Rest and ice I would think is your best bet as mentioned before. Give that shoulder some time to calm down before sm again. Feel better soon!
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Hi welcome to the site! To have the best grip, make sure you are nice and warmed up, also if you dance in a cold room make sure the pole has been warmed too. Also be sure to squeeze using the muscles too and not just the skin 😉
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I have the xpole brass, I can only use it when the weather and body is really hot. Titanium gold is the best all sound pole for me too. Keep in mind xpole stated here that they have a new formula for the brass poles now. Lyme, PS brass is different than cooked old brass, not sure about the new brass.
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Do you have an iron though?? You don't need a clothes/fabric steamer and you really don't need a steam cleaner! others have used just an iron on steam. X pole had told me they were in the process of making a video explaining how to clean the brass pole. I don't think its up yet though.
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Did you try steam cleaning it?
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HI welcome to the site!! Try working out every other day to give your body a chance to rest. I call these "rejuvenation" days! If you happen to be taking the lessons start off by watching each of the "Getting Started" lessons for each section. They have great tips and info on structuring your pole workouts. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
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Yep, I have nice long routines for each level. I tell you what you'll need to know before trying the routine and I break them down into sections, to make learning easier. There is slow motion and step by step instruction. These routines are longer than ones I have seen on DVDs. Here is the beginner routine, I posted a while back….for FREEhttps://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif….https://www.studioveena.com/videos/view/0fb1598c-b90a-11df-856f-001b214581be
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If you're feeling strain on the knee then you should stop, and check your body alignment. Something as simple as changing your body placement could fix the pain. This is an advanced pose, so you need to have other things under your belt before moving on to this. To get the most out of the stretch you posted you'll want the hips squared, so both are facing forward. If you are taking the lessons try working on these before moving on to the advanced pose. Shoulder moblity and back moblity is needed as well.
Here are some lessons that will help you achive this pose…..
Thigh stretch https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/4dfb5178-ba64-438e-8bf4-5f360ac37250
Deep lunge https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/4dfca7ca-0fb0-4805-afbb-20310ac37250
Chest stretch https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/4de78f3b-a0ec-49b0-a7d6-48bf0ac37250
Bridge stretch https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/4deccca1-6624-4065-bc2e-7e100ac37250
Camel stretch https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/4decd31f-e1b8-48f7-9bd4-046f0ac37250
The Back Mobility routine https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/4f5fbd45-6c18-4371-84a6-3f4a0ac37250 and Side splits routine will also help. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
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The lessons here are viewable on most smart phones. If you have been nursing an injury please make sure you give yourself time to heal! Handsprings are very advanced.
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So happy for you! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
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Soooo many pieces of equipment for exercise and stretching…hey, even for baby, are not necessary, or worth the money. They give promise of, better flexibility, more strength, a happier baby and really, consistency could be the best "tool" you could ever use! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif
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If you cannot place the pole where the rib is not in contact, don’t do it. Please remember not all moves are right for all people. Listen to your body, stay within your bodies limits and live to pole another day!
