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Did you take the 3 screws out of the top half of the base part too? Not just the screws on the bottom half for the spin mode?
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Hi, congrats, that’s very exciting!!
First, I will say most Dr.’s have no idea what we do in pole dance and we can’t treat it like just another exercise IF we’re dealing with more advanced pole work. I’ve been a certified personal trainer for almost 15 yrs now and have trained with weights through all 4 of my pregnancies and I also pole danced through my 4th. I can tell you pole is NOT like other workouts. So you can’t say, “just keep training how you were”! I never suggest STARTING pole if you are pregnant, you can continue, but within reason. Now is not the time to learn new things that put you outside of you’re abilities. However, poling is still very possible if you understand what is safe and what is not.
I DON’T suggest doing inverts after first trimester, whether on the floor or on the pole (I didn’t invert in my 2nd trimester) inverted positions are sometimes used to help breech babies turn, and you don’t want a baby who isn’t breech to turn! Inverts change our blood flow and this will affect the baby and could make you light headed too. If you suffer from abdominal separation (diastase recti) the stress of inverting will cause more separation of the abdominals…not what you want! There are other ways to train the abdominals while expecting.
You can still MAINTAIN flexibility while pregnant but trying to gain isn’t the best idea because of the hormone relaxin, this becomes more of an issue later in pregnancy but depending on the woman can affect them more or less. This hormone can cause you to over stretch. Avoid deep back bends and don’t lay on the back for extended periods of time after the 2nd trimester, this can slow blood supply to the baby because the uterus can compress a major blood vessel (vena cava).
I would not work on moves that require heavy low back extension, pressure on the knees (like the Remi sit) or anything that you are not 100% comfortable with, don’t do drops!!! Don’t over heat, drink water and breathe! You’ll find more info on pregnancy in my Veena method, I would suggest taking a peek. 🙂 https://www.studioveena.com/methods/letter
So anyway….. Staying active is super important and yes, you can still workout and pole but a reasonable trainer would never suggest clients train to the point of profusely sweating or focus on gaining strength or flexibility, it’s just not the time for that. It is your body, but you’re not the only one using it right now! 🙂
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I good instructor knows when to push and when to let you stay in your comfort zone, but only for a bit! Not knowing what this instructors curriculum looks like I can’t really say what’s to fast or not.
If your inverts and climbs are strong and you have a good understanding of the caterpillar there’s nothing wrong with working towards butterflies and ayesha. The concern would be if you are not yet controlled in your inverts and struggle with caterpillar. These moves grow into the more advanced pole work like Ex butterfly and Ayesha Moving on to more advanced work that requires strength before you’re ready can lead to injury because the body can’t handle the load yet. However, you don’t have to have every move perfected before trying new things, but control is key.
Also note that overuse injuries happen over time and so make sure you’re not over training. 🙂
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HI! That feeling is familiar to me for sure! I see you get up early but are home at a pretty reasonable time. The crash could just be from not eating enough in the am and then when you get home to eat the blood sugar levels go crazy and you crash!
I also have a very high metabolism and had my thyroid check, because I was feeling so run down somedays. Everything thing checked out ok, I know I deal with depression and I’m getting better about pulling myself out of it. To avoid a funk, I stay off my social media, if you have to check your phone do it standing, don’t sit and look at FB or whatever. Avoid interacting online with people or things that make you feel frustrated and sad. Follow positive people! I focus on doing something that makes me feel I’ve accomplished something, somedays that might mean cleaning the house or creating new lessons.
You don’t have to spend a ton of money to eat well, avoid buying stuff in packages or the frozen section, they’re expensive and usually full of weird stuff, even if they “claim” is healthy! You can make snacks to bring with and things like chopping up veggies and keeping them in the fridge for snacks is nice because they go a long way. I also found that I need to eat more at meals and keep snacks a bit smaller. When I use to graze all day I was much thinner, eating more at meals helps me maintain, even when I have to walk the dogs up or huge hill and workout and make lessons!
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Ouch! One way to help prevent this is to focus on holding the body with a performance grip hold, this grip will allow you to hold the body, then place the legs. https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/50fd8f5a-d024-4cbb-a4df-74830ac37250 If you are placing the legs first, and not ready to hold with the upper body too, the focus can be too much on the legs and you can end up with pole burn and skin tears. The performance grip isn’t the first climb I teach ONLY because I introduce a strength building climb first. Also keep in mind it can take time to work up to climbs! Building strength in the upper body first will help you have better control over the climb. Something else, if skin is too sticky or to slippery tears are common.
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Life happens, glad to see you back at it! If you’re doing the 30 day program you won’t need to add any other exercises on remaining days because the days I don’t have you working out you should be resting. If you want to add more work do it on the training days. It’s all explained in the program 🙂
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The screws should not stick out at all, try what the girls suggested! Making sure everything is lined up is important 😊
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Have you called xpole? There are many extensions to choose from and they should be able to help you pick one that would allow the pole to fit! 😊
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Runemist, if you haven’t tried the updated lesson for the thigh rest you should. You’ve miss out on a lot of new stuff the past 2 years!
Thank you guys! Keep it coming even if what you struggle with has already been mentioned!!
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Probably over tightened. 😊
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Yes, they can be great! I actually used my ballet slippers today on my periscope because my feet were sticking to the floor! I like Blosh brand.
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This is awesome guys, very helpful and makes me feel I’m on the right track in what’s next for SV! 💜💜💜
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Hi! Welcome to SV and back to pole!
I’ve got a 30 day take off program that’s a perfect way to get you back up and flying! Here’s a little more about it https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=e4KzMIIbZH0
In addition to that you’ll find all of the lessons here are place in order so all you have to do is start at the beginning of any section and you’ll see progress 💜
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Hi! I have a lesson that will break this down for you. https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/54a6d3d2-b47c-413b-a339-5a500a9aa0eb All you need to add is to cross the legs before inverting! 😊
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Even if it’s been 2 months try taking a full week off, no stretching. If you’ve been trying to stretch without giving it rest it can take longer to heal, giving it a full week won’t hurt. Then start off slowly and making sure you’re super warm. I hope you start to feel better soon!!!
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Do you have a video so I can see what you mean? 🙂 There are sooo many names now it’s almost impossible to keep up!
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Hamstrings can take a long time to heal, keep dong what the DR. suggested. When you workout make sure you warm that area fully and add some foam rolling or tennis ball massage before working out too. One of the worst things you can do is overstretch again, so take it easy, don’t try and stretch to gain right now. I don’t know who long ago you overstretched but try giving the leg a full week without stretching, then slowly work back into it only stretching if super warm and after foam rolling, but do not stretch to GAIN until there is no pain.
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I’ve heard others who’ve had a similar complaint, I could contact xpole, if it doesn’t stop after taking it apart and putting it back up. My stage’s don’t do that but I don’t use them often. 🙂
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Hi Vanessa! Don’t stress about which finish you bought, there’s always a way to work about any grip issues! If you are not sweaty the TG should work well for you, I love mine, but I also like my brass because it’s a smaller diameter. If you find you do sweat, then come on back here and either do a search on what to use or just ask us.
I’m so happy you’re enjoying the site! Remember that all lessons in each section are placed in a progressive order so just start by watching the first one and you’ll know how to proceed from there! EASY! I also have a 30 day take off program, included in the lessons, and it will take you through 30 days, focusing on building, strength, flexibility and technique needed to advance! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4KzMIIbZH0
You’ll find way more than just pole also, I’d check out the Veena’s tips, and you’ll find other strength building exercise that don’t require any equipment in the Conditioning and Quick Lesson sections. 🙂
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Yay!!
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Hi guess If you’re gripping with the knee pit correctly you shouldn’t even need more than the knee and above the hip to stay. Alway’s be sure the body and pole is warm and the hooked leg is pointing in the right direction. You can see a good explanation of this here https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/4cbdc217-f41c-407e-ba70-538d0ac37250. Let us know how it goes!
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I’m not planning on posting lessons on drops. They can tear loose skin 😠I personally don’t do drops.
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Hi! You’ll find my lessons are not like any other website out there. If you’re looking for a program to follow try the 30 day take off program! I’ve placed everything in order helping you build the strength and technique you need. You’ll also see related lessons below the main player that when focused on, will help you achieve the main move. You also have the ability to ask my questions on any move and I’ll respond asap and you can always post a video here for feedback. 💜 A quality personal pole instructor shouldn’t be “cheap” or free so keep that in mind when looking. Instructors work very hard and help keep you safe and moving in the right direction and they deserve compensation. 😊
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Hi! I’m sorry to hear about your fall, and wish you a speedy recovery!
I don’t sell dvd’s but the lessons on my website have many things that do not use the pole. You’ll find over 130 lessons that do not use a pole! I’ve got everything from flexibility training, conditioning, strength work, workout routines, chair dance and even hula hooping! Once you purchase the lessons you have access to EVERYTHING no bundles or separate packages to buy, every lesson I have you will have access too 🙂
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Are you asking for a lesson? Before moving on to doing a basic invert in heels practice from the balls of the feet. The goal is to not let the heels touch the floor. Here’s a video of myself doing a basic invert in heels at min 2:05 https://www.studioveena.com/videos/view/551608f1-e1d8-4db9-8fd6-7d220a9aa0eb
