[Veena]

Hello, nice to have you with us! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_sunny.gif

[Veena]

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

[Veena]

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 Gold

Xspert-Spin and Static
45 and 50mm
Chrome and Titanium Gold

They 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.gif

All 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

[Veena]

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

[Veena]

Welcome..I’m glad your enjoying the lessons!! There are many more lessons to come https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_sunny.gif

[Veena]

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

[Veena]

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

[Veena]

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

[Veena]

Welcome 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

[Veena]

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 .

[Veena]

We are no longer selling X poles.

[Veena]

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

[Veena]

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

[Veena]

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

[Veena]

Welcome to SV https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif