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I have heard this complaint pop up several times before. The common culprits seem to be:
-Stretching too far
-Flexibility training too often (as in everyday)
-Flexibility training when the body isn't ready (not warming up enough)
-Poor Technique
For the purpose of the lessons here I use 2 terms. Stretching and Flexibility training.
Stretching is gentle and is meant to MAINTAIN your flexibility. And it can be done pretty much anytime. Don't bother using stretching as a WARM UP! Its NOT a useful "warm up" Plopping down to do static/holding stretches as a warm up or before working out, had been shown to do nothing. Stretching is a great after you've done your workout and would like to "remind" the muscles to lengthen and relax after all their hard work! These are done without pushing to the limit!, you are focusing on maintaining.
Flexibility training, you're using stretches to Improve flexiblity, like working towards achieving the splits. These sessions are intense and you are pushing yourself, there for you NEED a rest day to recover.
Professionals who dance, their bodies become accustom to the work load, and you may see them training everyday. But this will often come with a price as well, if they do not allow their bodies down time later on. Injury due to overuse is very common for pro dancers, gymnasts ect.
Our bodies NEED time to recover! I cover all of this info and more in my stretching lessons if you or anyone else is interested. https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/4dd66731-eab0-4b4a-aa13-41ad0ac3725
We are all different and some will find they need more rest and others can do with less. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
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The Pretzel spin is already listed…..I call it the Ballerina spin. https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/4fc631e5-4354-4c33-8b45-7bf40ac37250
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Hello and welcome to the site! If you have any questions about the lessons or anything for that matter just let me know! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
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I woke up this morning with the song Heart Alone, running through my head….the one where they sing "and now it chills me to the bone". I don't know why! lol
I once took an afternoon nap and had a vivid dream that the brakes on our pick-up truck failed….we'll guess what….later on that same day, they failed. AND it happened in the exact spot as in my dream. Thankfully we were just fine and ran through the light without anyone hitting us!
I see things out of the corner of my eye often, or I feel like I do. There are also certain homes or area where I just don't get a good "vibe". https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_confused.gif
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I have a lesson for that CapFeb.
Pencil mount https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/4d4ffed8-d100-4206-ac8d-194a0ac37250
Again, please remember the lessons are in order to allow for proper progression. The AKA names for moves are always listed in the Discriptions.
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JhennD, All lessons are place in the order in which you should work on them. So if you can't do the previous lesson then you should not move onto the next. There are a few exceptions, because not every move is suitable for everyone. Also in the descriptions, I'll sometimes give you links to exercises you could work. In the descriptions I'll sometime include what things you'll need to know (***) before moving onto this lesson. Sometimes I'll say it in the lesson as well. All grips are covered in the lessons, and there are close ups of them as well.
We are always working on new and exciting things. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
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Thank you chem!
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Hey we pole with our hands and we want them to be pretty so yeah, it's pole related. .lol
They look like they've got some cool stuff!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_pumpkin.gif
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Spins require strength and timing as well as proper hand and leg placement. As you mentioned, you will find you'll have more revolutions around a smaller diameter pole. The more you trust that you can DO it, and have the right placement down, the stronger your leg and arm swings will be.
In the lessons I do talked about where your hands and body should be for each spin, and it's not just the leg the sweeps that help with momentum, but for most static spins the body will have to move in a direction away from the pole as well. Spins do take a of strength. If you can achieve 1-2 revolutions your doing just fine. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
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Hello, welcome to the site! I'm glad you found us https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
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You might already know all of this info on this vid but I'll post it, for others who might have the questions about spin mode. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CtinAzp17s0&list=UUup79MtZnWP_SCAHeVlmzdQ&index=5&feature=plcp
All of the spin lessons here also cover using a spinning pole. There are slight adjustments you need to make. Like most everything, just keep at it. Imagine how slowly you move through water and try to translate that sloooow movement on to your spinning pole.
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Do you mind if I share this video out on my Facebook account? You all did such a great job!
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This is an interesting topic!!
Is there really a "normal" anyway? We are all so different it's hard to place people into group 1 or 2. Ya know? Maybe we should feel sorry for the "sane" people who to go through life never experiencing any of our "madness" that ultimately leads to creativity!!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_eek.gif I'm trying to learn to embraces my….let's call it "unique" outlook on life, instead of worry that something is wrong with me.
It is unfortunate that these misuderstood minds tend end their creative lives….
https://www.studioveena.com/videos/view/5036a453-63a8-4daf-bf9b-0dfc0ac37250
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Chances are, if your lumbar spine (lower back) really arches while in a forward split you may be compensating for tight hip flexors. A slight arch is normal, its always best to maintain neutral whenever you can. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
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Hi Sashagoldie! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif This is a common concern for many moms, and a few dads too! Your totally not alone! Here is one thread with some thoughts on this. https://www.studioveena.com/forums/view/do_your_kids_know_you_pole_2010-01-11_175819
Also you can find more on this topic if you click on Discuss, you'll see a category box with a section called "just for moms and dads" You'll find other threads on this topic.
I was worried about this when I first started too, but now my kids hardly notice the pole is there. One of my sons drew a picture for school of his mom, and of course I was on a pole. LOL https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_eek.gif
