Veena
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Welcome, great to have you with us! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
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Yes, ladies set up your own chat time too https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif Friday is just the day I have set aside and know I will be in the chat room…..feel free to get a group in chat anytime!!!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif
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I see your in the US, then you want to place the pole centered on ONE stud/joist. The X poles were created and built in the UK and over there, the joists are closer together than here in the US. When using an X pole in the US center it on only one not in between two. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif
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I’m going for sure, hope to see some of you there! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_bounce.gif
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Yes the TG can discolor…..and it wont affect the grip, or at least that is what I was told when I spoke with them in person. They told me, the grip remains the same. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif This is another reason why I tend to steer eveyrone to the chrome.
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@Veena and Glitter
Um, guys, I wasn’t talking about the moves on the pole. I was talking about the warm-up moves and such. You can always cross-reference with YouTube videos and such to find out what the proper form actually is.
I’ll remove my post…
No worries foxy, https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif I know what you were getting at, and I had to let everyone know that well….as a personal trainer, I feel its important for people to understand that technique, even when doing a squat is really important. I have seen many youtube exercise vids and trust me, there is a lot of bad information out there! There are good ones, but how is a person unfamiliar with them going to know if they are being misinformed? That was my concern.
I just think Veena should be compensated for all the time and effort she put into making those lessons! Thank you glitter, that was super sweet of you https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif I don’t think Foxy meant it to come across as stealing. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_moneyeyes.gif I really, truly, just want everyone to exercise safely, it can really improve you poling and your quality of life. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif -
Is there a reason why you go for heavier weights rather than lower weight/higher reps? Just curious is all. I do pump classes at the gym (the lower weight/higher reps) twice a week at lunchtimes generally and on one of those days, I also take pole class in the evening and am generally okay with physically managing that (although my shoulders can get a bit tired, depending on how hard pump was on any given day and what I’m doing at pole). I also run and do a yoga-esque class, as well as the weights and twice a week poling and find alternating the cardio with the strength training a pretty good way of managing things. I had in fact been thinking about doing a forum post about what sorts of things people cross train with along with pole but I guess I don’t need to now;p!
High reps are good sometimes…The claim is longer leaner muscles, Some fear heavy lifting will make them look bulky, like a man or a bodybuilder https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_rambo.gif This is false. To get as big as a man you need testosterone, the right body type and TONS of special training and diets…I personally favor the heavy weights, for strength building. Light weights can be good for rehab work and beginners, so they can work on form. Sooo if you are poling, and doing the body pump classes be careful. Because the BP classes are really high rep, you can run the risk of over use injury!! Its fine to do for a bit, but just be aware. If your looking to gain strength, than 8, to no more than 12 reps, is what you should aim for. 2 to 3 sets. If you can do more than 12 reps, up the weight.As far as cross training for pole, I would say things like, pilates, yoga and things of that nature are great and are not to stressful on the joints, if done properly. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
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I’ve been trying to work this out too, (got alittle off track w/ the kids home for summer vacation) I’m thinking this routine:
Mon. Bis,tris, abs at the gym then straight home for some poling.
Tues. Legs, glutes and alittle tredmill at gym.
Wens. Poling, abs and some deep streching.
Thurs. Back, shoulders, chest and tredmill at gym.
Fri. Hiking (weather permiting) or legs and glutes at gym.
Sat. Poling, abs and deep streching.
Sun. restWhat do you girls with Personal Training back grounds think?
Looks good to me! If you start to feel worn out or you become weak, that is your body telling you to change it up a bit and give it a little more rest. Even taking up to a full week off can be beneficial. -
Welcome, Welcome https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
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There is a technique to spin mode. Moves must be very controlled and deliberate or you’ll fly all over the place….weeeeeee. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_shaking2.gif Also you don’t throw your body weight or limbs into the moves. A slight push, is all you need. Unless you using a pole that doesn’t spin well. Using spin mode properly is not as easy as it looks. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_puke_r.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_puke_r.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_puke_r.gif
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During your lunch break you could go for a walk and do walking lunges….I know its not while sitting but…..
Sitting is a great time to work on good body alignment. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
Sitting on sits bones, they are under the smooshy part of the butt cheeks https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif (not sticking out the butt/arching back, and not rounding the back) but juuust right.
Chest lifted (think long spine)
Abs lifted and belly button pressed to the spine.
Shoulders back and down (not rounded forward)
Neck long and lifted (not pushing the chin forward, or pulling it way back)
No, these are not really the muscle building moves, https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_rambo.gif I think you were looking for but, these are great for pole dance, because good alignment and form prevents injury AND keeps back pain and headaches away https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
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Maybe they are referring to what I cali leg waves?? Where you wave your legs slowly, while in a inverted V position https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_scratch.gif ??
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I really like my 45mm. But I make sure to dance on my 50mm just as much if not more, because it improves my grip strength. If you only plan on dancing at home, then a 45mm is great! If you would like to take classes, work in a club or compete get the 50mm, this is the standard size and it is much easier to switch from larger to smaller and not the other way around. I have known many tiny girls who danced on a 50mm. 45mm is my personal fav!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
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Alright!! I was wondering if that was the case. Your soooo lucky https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif Have fun.
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You might have a hard time with your grip if your shoulders are not real flexible and if your hands aren’t strong enough yet. Weak biceps wouldn’t’ be the main issue, because the arm is outstretched and it should be straight (not locked though) you really need a strong grip. Don’t forget to cross your ankles (doing that can do wonders until you are stronger) and squeeze your thighs to help you stay up. Keep working on both sides, always try to learn the moves on both sides. IF your afraid of falling you could try it from the ground to work on the position. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
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No sorry I don’t know anyone up there in OR. I barely know of places around the San Fran area, I have only lived here a year, and most of that time I was preggers, working on the site or taking care of my kids, so I’m just now starting to find out all CA has to offer. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif Maybe another member knows of someone?
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Maybe you could ask a neighbor if they know what the ceilings are made out of, or which way the studs run. You could try calling the condos office too, if there is one. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_scratch.gif
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Sounds like maybe you have plaster ceilings. A stud finder wont work well on plaster, you’ll get all kinds of readings. Unless you know your ceiling is cement, you HAVE to find the stud/joist!! You will damage your ceiling if you just randomly place it anywhere. Are you in the US? Do you rent or own your home?
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That’s fantastic that you love pole so much!! But Oh my…no bruising on your side isn’t something you should experience if your inverting properly. Never kick hard or jump into an invert, this can cause injury to your shoulders and back. If pole is a new form, or only form, of exercise than, its totally normal for it to take a few months to be strong enough to invert safely. Work on strength moves with the pole….I have a bunch in my lessons if your taking them, and don’t rush. Inverting is fun but dealing with injuries that keep you off your pole are not. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cry.gif Oh one last thing yeah, your skin should stick to the pole, thats good! but yes its normal to feel pain on your skin, when your trying new moves…..it will get better. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
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Wow I have never seen that before….yet another thing I want to try now, this list is growing. Maybe I should just join the circus!!!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_clown.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_clown.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_clown.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_joker.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_jokercolor.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_elephant.gif
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Do whatever you want for this challenge props, bellydance, whatever, just have a good amount of floorwork in the vid https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif I just realize I can do this one too, even with a bad arm!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
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Awww thank you, I’m really glad you like the lessons! Welcome, its great to have you here. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
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I bought a pole from pole aerobics…is this a decent pole?
From what I have seen of it…the quality is that of an electra, peek a boo and my little sexy poles. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_sad.gif So be careful while using it. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_colors.gif
