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We use our hot tub all the time during the day. Even when its 100+! It feels nice after you’ve been swimming in a cool pool for a while. The temps have been pretty nice here and we have had rain often. I think it’s going to be in the 90s next week. Mornings and evening are perfect!!
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I drank Carnation instant breakfast during all my pregnancies and even a few hours before delivery, my 3rd baby. Also used it the days after delivering my 3rd and 4th baby. Good stuff!https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
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Totally normal! You're creating friction so that area you hold gets warm. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
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This is a video I made for spinning pole, but there are things in here that apply to static spins as well. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CtinAzp17s0
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Yay thanks Litlbit!!
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I think the goal of a workshop should be to learn from a different instructor, we all have different methods of teaching so it's great to see things from a different point of view. I don't think dancers should knock themselves out trying to be "good" enough to take a workshop. Make sure you read the workshop description so you know if your in the right level. I would think whom ever is teaching the workshop should be able to come up with other possibilities if the first option presented isn't possible for someone. Please keep in mind too that not every trick is not right for everyone. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_heart1.gif
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Hi Hagface! Having trouble with spins is very common for beginners so you're not alone!
There a number of conditioning lessons here that will help with grip and also the whole body, no pole needed. Most of the Pole Strength lessons can also be done with a door frame instead of a pole.https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
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I do videos and take photos in heels and barefoot. I don't practice much in heels but I love to wear them in videos……IF it fits the song.
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Oh yeah, I saw this….. that video came on when I was done watching my newest posted YT video …because it's set to auto play that is, he pop up next. He's interesting alright!!
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Welcome to the site!! How cool that you lived on a boat for a while!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
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"DOMS" Delayed onset muscle soreness. Is normal. There is no way to speed up the recovery process but you can try a few things to help you feel better. Try going for a walk, sitting still can make you feel more stiff. Hot bath, foam rolling can feel good too, again though, it wont "fix" or repair the muscles any faster but it feels good! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
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Youngs. Pole dance is just as much mentally challenging as physically. You're not alone there!! I think that is why we find it so powerful, you feel stronger phyically and mentally too! If your taking the lessons here. Please feel free to stay with the first standing entry variation of pole spins. There is no need to rush walking into spins right away. This will help you understand the spin better without all the added momentum. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
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Wow Maria, thank you so much for sharing this! Nice to see you back. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_heart1.gif
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I was saying 45 is a good fit as opposed to the smaller 40. The larger pole dance comps are moving away from the 50mm and as a new dancer she may feel the 40 is too tiny https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
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Being that you're taller and new to pole dancing, I would say go with the 45 mm for diameter. As for finish….climate and how much you tend to sweat will be large factors for determining that.
If you live in a climate that is warm/hot or plan on poling in a warm room and tend to sweat a lot during exercise go with the Brass finish.
If you live in a climate that is cooler/cold or plan on poling in a cool space and are slightly sweaty during workouts, try the Chrome finish.
Get the xpert so you can do static and spin mode.
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Do you like static and spinny or just one? Are you a new dancer or been at it a while? Have you tried the xpole Brass or Titanium gold? How tall are you? Do you tend to sweat a lot when you dance? https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
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Hey, guys. I made a video today, and Saphyre reminded me that this discussion was going on!! I thought I would post it here for all of you because it is very relevant to this topic.
https://www.studioveena.com/videos/view/5036a453-63a8-4daf-bf9b-0dfc0ac37250
PS You guys are not alone, so many people suffer from these types of mental illnesses. I've had my own very dark times, luckily right now is not one of them! But I can fully relate! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_heart1.gif
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You HAVE to place the dome against a joist/beam! Golgotha had some good suggestions for finding the beams.
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Can you do a Tuck hip hold? Go from there and then extend the legs in to Pike. Yes, a video would help.
Here is the Tuck hip hold https://www.studioveena.com/galleries/view/4f88346a-af20-476c-a0a5-285c0ac37250
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It's so great that you have a photo to look back on!!
I don't have a pic of my starting point, but at 2:20 in the vid you'll see where I use to be http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbW-t8Fsdvc&feature=channel_video_title
I would also suggest using a slightly different pose. It's pretty much the same only your farther away from the pole, and you've place a leg straight along the pole like this pic on my profile. https://www.studioveena.com/photos/view_photo/4db05424-5cb8-4531-8ae5-099c0ac37250 I honestly don't know how you guy's use that pose…it would smash my lady bit!! ouch. lol
I feel that a lot of back mobility is learning HOW to use your spine and how to contract the muscles in the right way. Lengthing through the whole spine not just the low back. I started off with poor back mobility and I believe everyone can improve there mobility, but to what degree depends on gentics, times spent/effort, and attitude.
The lessons I have in the stretching section and in the back mobility routine, are all using stretches and exercises I have personally used myself with amazing results! I feel slow and steady is best, 1-2 times a week is good for starting your mobility work and NEVER push to the point of intense pain. It's your spine, it's not worth trying to push too far!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif
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How exciting!!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
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I'm not too worried about nastiness on this thread, members here are usually respectful and thoughtful with their responses.https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
All great thoughts and points have been made! This is something that needs to be discussed.
I agree that there should be several "types" of competitions out there. We need options! There are some dancers who like the sporty, trick, aspect of pole, and others that fell in love with the heel wearing, sensual side of pole. I think artistry can be shown in both the sporty and sensual side. We need high quality competitions of all kinds both professional level comps and amateur! We should not expect amateur level dancers to bust out the same level of pole moves as the pro!! I think there needs to be a better definition of Pro and Amateur as well.
*Stands on soap box* BUT, I want to remind everyone, that competing at a professional level for any sport or performing art, will be very taxing on the body and could result in chronic aches and pains later on in life. So PLEASE don't feel that you HAVE to compete in order to be a real pole dancer, or to reap the benefits of pole. Respect your bodies limits and as Charley said in chat "live to pole another day!" https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
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If any of you are looking for videos that have options for decreasing AND increase difficulty of a stretch, check out the Individual stretches here and the 3 routines as well. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
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I'm glad the stretches are working for you Steffie! Talliacachild, the middle splits routine would be helpful because it stretches so many muscle group. You don't have to be close to the middle splits to do this routine. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
Here it is for you. https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/4e2d837d-6f9c-46f6-93df-22110ac37250
Keep in mind too that you don't have to have super flexibility to have a nice looking aerial V! Much of it can be more of an "illusion" done with the right hip and leg placement. I cover this in the Straight Edge V lessons. https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/4d10f457-834c-45b0-8448-3b550ac37250
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I agree with SashaMae. Check to make sure your cleaning the pole well and warming up the pole and your body too. Unless you dance in a warm space most poles will not have very good grip until you warm them and you up.
