Veena
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This happens so much, you’re not alone and it’s ok to feel discouraged…at first! Just know that once you have the muscle memory of doing something it comes back a bit easier than when you first started learning.
The main reason behind creating the 30 day program was not just for new dancers but those who have taken time off. The best thing you can do is to get started again and not focus on where you were before but have fun with what you’re doing now. I have started over so many times I can’t even count! Remember pole can be beneficial and fun at any level so don’t focus too much on where you are, just enjoy!
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Have you tried the Nailed it shoulder mount program?
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There use to be a website but I think it’s gone now.
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Welcome to the site Akaye!
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That’s exciting I hope you love it!
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I think this is pretty common when you become passionate about anything your friends aren’t. I’d say most of the people I call friends all have similar interests. It can be frustrating at first but as you do begin to make new friends with the same interests it get’s easier and the people who are important to your life stay around even if you are obsessed with a aerial!
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We’re halfway through!! This week is my favorite one. It’s not too late to join in the fun and possibly win a custom piece of art from Ponypoison memes!
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I use to love lifting, but it’s been years since I’ve bothered with a gym membership. The majority of my training is on pole, body weight or yoga. I do have a set of heavy adjustable dumbbells at home a suspension trainer and big ball and items like that.
If you’re looking for a workout using the pole or body weight try any of my 30 day nailed it programs! I designed them so you don’t have to come up with daily routines, it’s all done for you stretching is included!!! There are lots of routines here for strength, you’ll find some good ones that are not even pole related. A lot of people like the hammock routines.
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Don’t worry about falling! If you always think, “don’t fall, don’t fall” you’ll set yourself up for fear and then you won’t achieve moves as easily because you’ve instilled unnecessary fear into the learning process.
I designed my lessons for people with no exercise background and of all sizes. We always start on the floor or as low as possible. Follow the order of lessons (they’re progressive in EACH category) don’t just randomly pick and choose things to work on.
Try any of the 30 day programs as well. As long as you stay within your limits and work with a crashmat you don’t have to be fearful it will only hold you back.
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I’m not sure it fits with the lessons but I’ll always keep it up for everyone to use!
If you want to clean up or archive an invert I suggest the 30 day nailed it invert program. This gives you 30 days of exercises, stretches, drills and tips for inverts!
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I’ve heard others have and luck with knockoff or cheaper poles. Just be sure you always check it before you use it, and know they it may not last as long as a more expensive pole.
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Ah ok!
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I have way more dance videos on the website here, than anywhere else….you can find them all on my profile here. 🙂 I guess people done’t think to check out my profile here lol
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I’m sorry you’re injured! Rest and take care, the pole will still be waiting when you’re ready.
I like to lift and pole the same day, not at two different times but one right after the other. However, I don’t do much weight lifting any more, it’s more body weight strength stuff then pole work.
If you follow any of the programs here you’ll find I include strength, stretching and technique work for 30 days. You could start with the 30 day program and see how it might fit in with your schedule. Keep in mind you can’t do everything all the time, there maybe times you do more pole work and other times you focus on strength or flexibility. Listen to your body and go with the flow.
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The lesson content is exactly the same, programs and all. The benefit of the website is what Latin mentioned along with having the ability to contact me with questions on any video lesson and I’ll get back to you asap.
The app is a good option if you just wanna learn 🙂
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Thank you to everyone who participated this month!! I really enjoyed watching as many entries as I could. The winners will be announced on IG tonight!!!!!!!!!!! Then it’s on to FEBRUARY!
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That’s great to hear Legs!!
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No there are poles like xpole and lupit that do not require any drilling no damage as long as you use them correctly! These removable poles come with domes that hold it in place as you increase the tension. Home pole dancers have been using this style of pole for what 15 yrs or so. No drilling.
We don’t own a home but and I put poles all over the place, no problem lol. If you do want to invest in a permanent mount (it goes on the ceiling and the top of the pole slides into it instead of using the dome that comes with the pole) it’s easy to patch the few screw holes.
All of my videos are done on this style of pole, I’ve had about 12 poles different sizes, finishes and styles.
Lupit (I’ve not tried this brand but hear good things) https://www.amazon.com/LUPIT-POLE-CLASSIC-STAINLESS-1-65in/dp/B01JM3C6SY
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I hope you get it worked out!
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The few times I’ve been to pole jams with other dancers I’ve often managed moves I wasn’t able to alone. Then when I go back home it *poof* vanishes…however it does come back when I practice. I’m guessing adrenaline plays a big part when you’re with others. We don’t want to look dumb, we try harder in front of others, we get excited and don’t overthink as much as when we are alone. I was always able to lift heaver and longer when I went to the gym until I got into my own groove of working out at home.
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It’s not practical to put it up and down….it’s heavy and can be challenging to get the metal pie pieces to line up. I break a sweat everytime and it takes about 15 to 20 minutes by the time you take things out of bags and such. It’s better to leave it up. Is there a reason you can’t use a removable pole?
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If you heard and felt a pop go see a DR or PT.
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Can I ask how you liked the pole? Why are you selling 🙂
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If you over tighten it can bow and then feels funky….I would take it down again and set it back up. Also maybe someone at the party caused the pole to bow if they were spinning wildly on it, I’ve had that happen to my brass. I was so disappointed, it still spins but not like it did.
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Here are things that can help the home poler!
Find a good play list of music.
Start one of my programs here, or pick a routine to work on each day.
Follow a challenge (I do IG challenges)
Reward yourself after you finish practice
Make your pole space nice
If you have a short pole work on low pole flow.
