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It sounds like you’ve been practicing everyday. You should give yourself a day of rest in between pole sessions. It’s normal to feel sore though. Watch all of the getting started lessons for each section and you find a more tips and suggestions for using the lessons and stucturing your workout 🙂
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You mentioned you tried using the lessons, did you mean the lesson on here? If so, did you start from the very first lesson and watch all of the getting started lessons too? All lessons here are place in a specific order. So picking and choosing might not give you the results your looking for as a beginner.
Everyone has very good suggestions, https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gifand yes, a fireman is not easy or very beginner. That is why it's placed at the end of the beginner section. Don't get discouraged, I bet if you begin to structure your pole work outs you'll see better progress. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_heart1.gif If you have questions on any lesson please feel free to leave a comment so I can help you out.
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Placement and grip is very important and can lessen the pain. If you're taking the lessons I'll show you up close, where to place the pole on the shoulder and placement for hands. I suggest working on both the Shoulder V and Shoulder mount from the floor first, this is also shown in the lesson. Keeping the chest lifted is also addressed in the lessons. It does take time to adjust to the pressure, so don't over do it when first working on this. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
Shoulder Mount https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/4d6bac4d-8044-4fa9-9aaa-66300ac37250
Shoulder Dismount (some find starting with a dismount is easier) https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/4d6cfe86-9cc4-457e-a324-46e40ac37250
Shoulder V https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/4d6fa127-dab8-4370-949f-629d0ac37250
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Hmmm if its just hands then I'm not sure finish will make a big difference for you. You might want to try the brass x pole, Rixi has one you could message her to see what her experience has been. I'm eager to try my brass now that I warm up so much faster…and stay warm! I hated being cold. lol
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I have lived in CA, MN and now NV and danced on poles around other parts of the US. I have found that temperature / climate seems to make the biggest difference for me. Not my skin type.
Since living in Vegas I've had the opportunity to dance on Stainless Steel, Chrome and my Titanium Gold. I have not had grip issues on any finish. The climate is dry here and all the studios including my apt. have not been too cold, but very comfortable. My first pole was SS and I had the worst time with grip. I lived in MN it was cold, my grip with SS was ok in summer. I have not had a chance to try my Brass x pole yet, it's still in storage.
I really do feel I have the most trouble with ANY finish if my body is cold. This is why I always ask those with grip issues "are you warmed up fully?" So it's not really my "skin type" but my ability to warm my body which in turn can affect the skin.
I would say I have normal to slight dry skin. Because it's not so cold here in Vegas, I warm up much faster and also begin to perspire easier, which make for better grip for me. I don't naturally sweat a lot. If i am cold my grip is just awful.
Titanium gold is still my favorite finish. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif But I feel with a good warm up you can make any pole workable.
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Steffie, I don't think you said anything wrong. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif If I was speaking to you I would have addressed you. I was just speaking my mind too. I was not addressing anyone on this thread, only Olle in the beginning. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
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I'm so happy to hear that there will be professional rigging! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
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I understand that Ollie, I know it's hard not to feel jealous, but think of this……Pushing yourself, so hard can often result in injury and pain later in life!! As I said before, some people live for training and love it, that's great, if it makes them happy.
But, as people who love pole dance, we should also be sure to send a message that there is no need to do moves or push to a point where you may suffer for it later on in life! Nothing wrong with moderation and enjoying your pole journey. I think many pole dancers feel that if they are not doing "xyz" then they are not truly a pole dancer, but to me that's just not the case!!! I would love to see more of us be happy with where we are in our own journey, myself included…..
She did a terrific job, and I think she would feel awful to hear the "big" girls where talking about her performance being inappropriate, I would hope instead she could see how supportive we can be…… https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
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If you watch children dancing a ballroom or Latin style dance, they look like tiny adults. It's dance! I don't think her dance was inappropriate. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif
If this little girl is HAPPY pole dancing at this level then great. There are people who love to train and perform at a high level, regardless of chance of injury later in life. It's up to her and her parents/guardians to decide how hard to push.
As a parent, I would love to see my kids enjoy a sport or dance…but I would not encourage them to spend their childhood training.
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I agree 100% will all of you! xoxo
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We were just seeing if people would like this better, or even notice. Looks like you did!https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif I personally like seeing the ages and think it's encouraging to see how diverse we all are!!! I'm proud to be almost 35!https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_queen.gif
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I asked her to start a new discussion so we don’t side track this one. I’m sure she’ll post the new one soon! 🙂
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Unfortunately, attending a class once a week is not enough to build up strength. Don't be discouraged though. the girls had some great advice. Like they said, there are always things you can do at home, even if you don't have a pole.https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif If you are interested there are strength and conditioning lessons here on the site. You do not need a pole for these, they can be done with a wall or door way! Working on strength 3 times a week leaving a rest day in between workouts is a great start to building up strength! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_heart1.gif
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The foam roller is great for relaxing the muscles! You can use it before you dance or stretch, you can also use it if you're sore from a previous workout. I have a lesson section just for the roller! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/4dcc48af-f630-4a8e-aa67-78850ac37250
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I don’t think anyone is talking about headstands….. 🙂 But anyway, headstands can be done safely if your experienced. I feel starting with the elbowstand is best though, I never really use the headstand for anything.
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That’s awsome pdr!! That’s why we still have a chat room, to get together!! Its a great way to make new friends here.
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If you feel lots of pressure on your head, check to make sure you’re engaging the shoulders properly. If you are taking the lessons I cover this. It can take time to learn but it’s worth it.
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You can always meet up with a veener in chat! 🙂
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Aww Thank you Katana. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_heart1.gif
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Yes you can. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gifIf you're taking the lessons you can see it used for stretching in the Splits routines.
Side https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/4e23973c-e724-4d0a-9b2e-79650ac37250
Middle https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/4e2d837d-6f9c-46f6-93df-22110ac37250
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Welcome both of you! I https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_heart1.gif foam rollers! So glad you stopped by to say hi!!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
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Thank you for sharing with us, you have some lovely moves! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
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I cover the arm variations Lyme is talking about in the lesson https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/4d46d077-22f0-4c57-87e0-2ff40ac37250
One thing to remember regardless of which grip you use, you need to keep contact between the legs with the pole for as longs as possible as you SLOWLY switch from legs to hands. I think sometimes a dancers goes from legs to hands quickly without using between the legs. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
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The girls have great suggestions. In addition to conditioning and watching all the getting started, remember the pole strength routine is not meant to be easy. It's not the Beginner section because the lessons are "easy" but rather they are necessary for building strength and technique needed to prepare the body for pole…. In fact, I recently had time off the pole only weeks and could only manage 5 knee tucks! Also be sure you've worked on the individual pole strength first. The conditioning lessons are super important.
Make sure to write down and track your reps, so you can look back and see if you're improving. Just managing one more rep is GREAT and it is a big deal!
For things like the Pole Hold, remember you can grip the pole between the knees too, until you're strong enough for arms only. Stay with the beginner variations until you can reach 12 reps, then move to the more challenging variation.
Try working on the transitions and floorwork too, these are fun ways to build confidence with the pole again and strength! Getting back into poling always feels frustrating the first few sessions or even weeks, but it will get better !!https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_heart1.gif
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Yes that’s correct. I wouldn’t say you have to do it that way but it’s the way I teach it. 🙂
