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Some will grasp balance moves quickly while other it may take months of practice. Thats the key, practice. It took me a few weeks of almost getting it and then…falling over when I learned the elbowstand in the middle of the floor and now I do it with no troubles. One thing to keep in mind is also a lack of flexibility…this would make getting the hips over head more difficult and you may feel like kicking hard is the only way to get up there. If your talking the lessons here is the one for elbowstand…start against the wall and notice how slowly and controlled I move into it.
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Here an old response I posted a while ago……
If your new to pole dance then backing off it a good idea. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_idea.gif You can still do some floorwork and fun transitions and you can still have fun with it, just dance! Here is a good example of dancing with your pole without all the tricks.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xs3i-ryO1qM
Now if your not a beginner and your very comfy in your abilities, here are my guide lines, I used for my pregnancy.
With ANY exercise while preggers, be sure you don’t over heat, and don’t raise your heart level too high. Drink lots of water. Listen to your body.
1st Trimester…continue with moves you know but don’t work on new ones. Stick with what you have down and work on perfecting it.
2nd Trimester…No more inverts or climbs. Spins are fine if your joints don’t mind. if your a seasoned dancer it shouldn’t be a problem, but everyone is different. Relaxin affects some more than others.
3rd Trimester…This is a good time to work on dancing with soft hands, pointed toes (watch out for leg cramps tho) and hip rolls and enjoying your new sexy body. Most spins will be out..I was able to adjust mine, I found that by keeping my thighs pointing down, and not bringing them up to my waist for spins like the chair I could still do them and they were not a stain on my Abs. Here is an example of that…you can see I don’t do many spins at all and I keep my knees low.
http://ver3.studioveena.com/lessons/view/1751
With ANY exercise you have to talk with your DR first and make sure your fit to exercise while pregnant. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_puke_r.gif LOL
Here are links to other places in the forum where pregnancy was talked about.
http://ver3.studioveena.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=338&p=3271
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There are so many booty songs I don’t know how I will pick! lol I better do some squats to beef up the bum!!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_lol.gif
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Welcome, I can’t wait to see a vid!!! Don’t worry we love to see ALL levels of dancers here, no haters allowed https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_thumbdown.gif We love to watch someone grow https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
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Hi, Welcome…if your the shy kind you can always take the online lesson here! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif Feel free to check out Friday chat, goes on all day every Friday!!
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WOW….its great to have you on the site!! I used your photo gallery to teach myself when I was first starting out!! So nice to have you with us! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
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THE CHAT ROOM IS ALWAYS OPEN!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
You could start a thread too, dedicated to those of you who are using chat and stretching together….but the chat room is always open 24/7 https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_thumleft.gif -
Sounds like you may have a plaster ceiling. A stud finder wont work then.
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I love stretching legs!!
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Day, that’s so great I get to meet you…missed out on it in NY. Sissy are you coming?? OMG so many ppl I have wanted to meet will be there…..eeeekkk
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I workout 6 days a week…One full day of total rest. No stretching…nothin just rest.
Here is my latest schedule:
2 days of weights (1 day is lower, other is upper) with some pole at the end of my strength training.The day after any of my heavy training days I do hoop, yoga, dance (not on the pole) If I feel fatigued I’ll warm up and just stretch. If I did a lower body workout I might do some pole tricks that involve upper body.
1 day of heavy pole dancing with tricks…this is typically Mid week so I can keep Monday and Fri or Sat as my weight training days.
This is just for now, I’ll back off in a month or so focusing more on pole and less on strength training…re evaluate then go from there.
I use the 5 min rule…..if I start working out and after 5 mins I still feel weak and blah. I take that as a cue, I’m pushing to hard. It might mean I do a lighter workout or I stop all together and rest that day.
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If you wanted…. you could ask a few Veeners if they be interested in meeting in the chat room once a week or how ever often to stretch together!!! Cams or no cams it would still be fun and leave those who needed motivation feeling obligated to show up, therefore more likely to follow through. If the timing was right I might even show!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
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Welcome!! Ahhh yes the pole can really beat you up…but luckily https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif it does get better.
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Welcome to the site!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
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The 5 Breath rule isn’t the one and only thing, but it is a simple test you can do yourself, along with answering the other questions in that lesson. Remember many studios will teach spins right away, I just feel its better to have a little bit of strength under your belt before moving to spins. The "When to Spin" is just a guide line and if you personally feel you can’t gain the strength you need by pole work alone then its time to hit the weights. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_rambo.gif In the lessons here…I have to assume the user is doing their strength training 3 times a week, and move through the lessons in order. If they are they should be able to perform pole holds, climbs and other strength based moves before they even get to the Spins in the lessons. As for strength work, remember your starting with 2 to 3 sets and just like all other strength work once you reach a high number of reps you know you have gained strength and its time to increase the work load. So as you can see this will vary from person to person. Some may reach the "When to Spin" lesson, in a month others my have to build up strength for a few months. Klarity If your signed up for the online lessons and worried about progressing to fast feel free to send me an email and I will happily meet you in the chat room and go over more suggestions. If you have a web cam we can even take a look at your forum ect… https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif
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I found a travel buddy https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif and the timing works, I get to go!!! Do I need to go somewhere to register or sign up? Should I perform or just be a lookie Lou https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cyclops_ani.gif
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No your not a wimp!! Sounds like over training plain and simple. Your body is trying to tell you it’s tired. Where should I start….
First I totally understand how important getting YOUR personal pole time in is…as a mom I struggle with this too. So one thing to think about is how your teaching. A lot of instruction can be done by showing once…if that…and then giving an easy to follow explanation. I know its easy to say "watch me" over and over but you’ll tire yourself out. Your students can still have a great pole experience without you having to show them over and over. Working in a gym as personal trainer I would never be able to do the workout with each client and as a pole instructor it might be wise to take the same approach. That being said…Its also going to depend on the style of class your teaching…is it tricks or a full dance routine each time?? If its a dance routine go through most of it with them but skip the intense things like inverts, spins. Help them with the steps and give cues for when to do the moves/tricks. If its a tricks class this could be approached very much like personal training where you do more explaining than physically doing the tricks over and over.
The others are right about DOMS and using massage, drink tons of water too, to help flush out any toxins. Also make sure your eating the right kinds of foods before and after a workout to replenish what you have lost.
Someone who is new to exercise/poling needs a full day in between workouts. When your a beginner pole is very much a full body workout every time. A seasoned individual can ask more of themselves. BUT they need to be aware of when their body is telling them to back off. My latest workout schedule is six days a week…but… I never focus on the same muscle group 2 days in a row, when I strength train and I cross train. This is important so the muscles recover fully before you stress them again.
I know when your trying to prepare for something it feels like you have to do more and more, but it would be terrible if you over trained in had developed an injury because of it. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_safesex.gif
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One handed spins are not beginner moves, so save them for later in your training. Spinny and static require different techniques so be aware of that. If your trying to enter into your spins (on spin mode) like someone who is using a static pole you’ll fly off!! Static spins are all about using timing, legs and body weight to create momentum. With spin you have to learn to control and hold a position. If you happen to be taking the lessons on here just know they are all taught on a static pole. I have had some think I was using spinny and they couldn’t figure out why they couldn’t hang on. LOL
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lol Looks like you have found a new use for the ottoman! I like to dance in both heels and barefoot. For me it depends on the song I’m using. Empy is right about not using heels when your just learning tricks, you risk twisting an ankle or worse. Once you are comfortable with your moves you might find that adding heels will make tricks like inverting more difficult. Practicing inverting by standing on your tippy toes can help prepare you for inverting in heels. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
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oooo reading through all these ideas gets me super excited!! i’m going to have to sign up for lessons again once everything is up and running!!
Everything is up and running….If your waiting for me to finish adding lessons, your gonna have to wait an awfully long time …..I will be continuously adding lessons, there is no end date or last lesson! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif I am the energizer bunny https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_albino.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_albino.gif I have so much planned my head wants to exploded just thinking about it. Suggestions for some new moves are just a TINY bit of what else I’ll be adding. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
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Tigger, I think your taking the lessons…if so, here are the stretches you should be doing….
start with this one then go to the next in the order they show. http://ver3.studioveena.com/lessons/view/3261 Do this after EVERY pole work out! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif -
Tigger is right about the lessons. I have placed them in order so its easy to know what to work on and what is appropriate for beginners. Also I have strength work, to strengthen forearms, and the whole body this will help prevent injury. I do as many moves as possible from the floor first. Always stretch your forearms after EVERY pole session, tendinitis is common with new dancers. As well as shoulder and upper back injuries most coming from bad form or over use. Do NOT rush into inverting! Have fun. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
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I hope not…I bought them in store.
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oh yes…they are one of my fav pole shorts. Lululemon (hot yoga short) I think is what they are called. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_sunny.gif
