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Hello, nice to have you with us! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_sunny.gif
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LOL thanks guys!
My head is there (I hope!)…the black hair covered up my face https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_lol.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_lol.gif
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X Pole is the company name….they now make a few different models of X poles.
Xsport- Static only
45 and 50mm
Chrome and Titanium GoldXspert-Spin and Static
45 and 50mm
Chrome and Titanium GoldThey also sell the Kendra pole-Static only
45mm only
Chrome
I think this is correct not too sure about the Kendra pole. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_scratch.gifAll Xpoles are now bottom loading (set up from the bottom) The old models were set up (adjusted) from the top. For me having a 12ft pole I’m not sure the bottom loading is a benefit!!!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_lol.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_lol.gif
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I don’t have a gymnastics or dance background I had strength but that went away while preggers with Henry!! … in fact anything I have ever done was self taught, first. I still can’t hold a handstand on the floor, but I"m working on it.
Always work towards your personal best….there will always be someone better than you, it’s just the way things are. Work with the strengths you have, maybe its strength, leg flexibility or even the ability to entertain…everyone has some little thing that they can build on as their strength.
If this is something you have a passion for and want to do then go for it….don’t compare yourself to others…. but watch tons of vids, not just pole, but anything with movements….ballroom, modern, gymnastics….study them. Then VISUALIZE yourself moving in the same manner…..visualization is a HUGE help for me!!! And you must be confident in the fact that you CAN do the move or can move with fluidity. The human mind is extremely powerful, and I believe you can do anything you put your mind to!!! Go for it. 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
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Welcome..I’m glad your enjoying the lessons!! There are many more lessons to come https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_sunny.gif
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Welcome, no need to be shy here. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_geek.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
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I’m glad you decided to say hello….we have chat all day on Fridays, come meet some other polers. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
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Hi welcome…I hear a lot about you here on SV! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
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Most of the pro dancers are tiny and most starred off with a 50mm pole. It just takes time to build up the strength. Your hands do not need to fit around the pole, mine don’t. You’ll get stronger! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif If your looking for some strength exercises for your hands, wrists, and forearms, I have specific lessons on those area, in addition to the full body strength work too. You can find them under the strength training section of the lessons https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif .
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We are no longer selling X poles.
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Its normal to be very sore at first. Always warm up well and stretch after you done. Also make sure that your allowing for recovery time in between poling sessions. Every other day is best, not everyday. On your off days you can stretch (after a warm up) but if you knew to exercise in general you want to give your body the rest in needs so you will not suffer from injury or just get too sore that you cannot even move. haha https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_lol.gif
I still get bruising and pole burn now and then and callouses are a permanent part of my hands. LOL
Everyone will lose weight at different rates though, it depends on how in active you were before you started and how long you dance, you body type…my guess is you will start to notice it in the fit of your clothing more than anything. Don’t look at the evil scale cuz you will gain muscle too. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
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Oh no https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_eek.gif I hope your feeling a bit better now…once its no longer really painful you can try massaging the hamstring by using a tennis ball. Massage can help make scar tissue more pliable, if you did tear something you will have to be aware of scar tissue and be careful not to re-injure the same area. Feel better soon https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cry.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
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Welcome, Once you purchase the lessons, if you ever have any questions on them you can leave a comment and I can help you out!!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif We have Friday chat as well…I’m in there all day https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_thumleft.gif
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Welcome to SV https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
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I was just thinking after this last chat day "I wonder if Roxy is ok?" I’m sorry you have been having a rough time….I feel for ya. I’m glad you have gotten back to dancing! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_sunny.gif
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to purchase lessons from paypal you either need a credit card or you must have the money in your paypal account. We have had troubles when using bank accounts and no longer use that method.
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Hello! If your looking to save a little bit on the cost of a pole you could always go with a permeant one. Our kids are about the same ages!! Pole dancing mommy’s rock https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_rambo.gif
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Welcome, it’s great to have you here! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_sunny.gif
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I do have a good set of full body stretches at the end of the cool down. So check those out if your taking the lessons. You may have noticed I recently add a stretching section. I have a few in there right now. I’ll be adding many, many more, for the whole body. You can stretch everyday…ALWAYS WARM UP FIRST don’t over stretch and breath.
This is old and may help a little for now.
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If I’m understanding correctly…I have had a very similar if not the same issue for years…..
It usually last a few days but I went a few weeks once with that feeling of needing to pop/locked hip. It was not fun. This is what seems to help me.
I HAVE to warm up well before I do any exercise…..if I get too cold, say for instance in a cold swimming pool and I jump in and start swimming while cold, I will have that tight/locked hip start to flare up. Happens every time! So HEAT is very helpful. Also to free up my hip I do small hip rolls, really focusing on pressing the hips forward….gently. It can be painful when its locked but it does work. Another preventive measure that has been helpful for me is to use a tennis ball. After a work out or if I’m feeling stiff at night, I will place the tennis ball under my bum. Switching between above the "sits" bone and then below. Applying as much pressure as I feel I need. Then I lay prone/face down and place the ball under my hip. OMG it really works out the kinks and is a wonderful way to get a bit of a massage without needing someone else to help you. Strengthening the hips has been helpful too, just be sure to WARM UP FIRST AND STRETCH AFTER.
I’ll be posting a lesson for this tennis ball trick too in the future
So this is what works for me…
Warm up
Gentle stretching
hip rolls
Strengthen Both hip flexors and extensors
Heat
Tennis ball massagehttps://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
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don’t worry we are working on a fix for that annoying problem https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_thumleft.gif
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you can add in if you want Sissy…you should see an UPLOAD ATTACHMENT tab under the Save Preview and Submit buttons
