Veena
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Fantastic, Great to have you here!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif How has the scoliosis affected your pole dancing? Have you been limited or has it actually help you feel better? https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
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Good job on the crucifix and scorpio!! The hand getting in the way is a common problem, so don’t worry its not just you. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif It is more than likely a matter of strength. You need to be sure that your inverting is really solid, you need to have enough control to LIFT your butt/hips higher so you will clear the hand. So be sure your, A. not using a big kick of momentum to invert, and B. giving an extra PULL up, with your upper back and biceps. The stronger you become the easier it will be to clear the hand. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif
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Do you have the pole too tight, if its over tightened ( I have done this before) it will not move as freely as it should. I have had friends say my X pole spins much faster than their PS poles. I would double check to make sure its not overly tight https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif
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YES! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_lol.gif I totally tried it!! I know I mentioned it before, but I had forgotten about it. I was reminded when making supper, my dish gloves fell out when I opened up the cabinet door and ta da…idea https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_idea.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif
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I can’t stand when forums get all snooty https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_rolleyes.gif I’m sorry they acted that way! Trust me, I know how it feels to be treated poorly on a forum! I’ll leave it at that https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_silent.gif (not here of course) https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_geek.gif I don’t blame you for being upset at all, its stupid and petty so vent away!
Its funny that you brought up belly dancing, I was just working on some pole work with belly dance mixed in, I literally just finished dance and saw this post! I will mix belly and pole dance hahaha, and I really don’t care who likes it or not! Oh AND I was not dancing to traditional belly dance music, I love to dance to trance. I wish I knew more about belly dance so I could help you out ABC, but I really don’t know anything, I just started doing it again for fun https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif.
I think there may be some belly dancers on the site, so hopefully they will speak up and you can maybe learn from them here!!
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Yay!! I’m in LA and I know the studio I take classes would totally host a pole jam! Rubberstarlet I would love to meet you also! Let me know when you have details! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
dsrkfaey..Isn’t one of your teachers a member here? If she is actually interested in hosting a pole jam, have her let me know and we will work something out!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif -
I will miss friday chat too this week…..I’m going to LA!!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_sunny.gif I will miss you all too.
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Yep, my hands hurt….fingers and palm/thumb area. Only when I’m getting back on the pole, give it a little time, it will get better. Hands have muscle just like the rest of your body. They are getting stronger, just like the rest of you. Soon you can say "I’ll open that jar for you" because you’ll have SUPER GRIP https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_spiderman.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_batman.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_rambo.gif
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Good luck to you!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
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Hey, hey, hope your loving your new pole! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif
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Hellooooo, nice to have you with us. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
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Welcome! It was great meeting you in chat. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif
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HI!! I’m so glad you like the lessons. Welcome, welcome https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
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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 ??
