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Not stupid questions! You can share either a photo or video because it’s just a pose I’m looking for…if it were a full combo then video is needed but this time is just a single move. Video’s are the most fun to watch tho! I make a post as an example the day BEFORE, then everyone else posts after, it can be the next day or later.
The biggest thing to remember is ALWAYS use the hashtag #veenaxmasdays this insures you get counted for the prize drawings and to qualify you have to also follow and then tag myself @studioveena, @eco.glitter.fun and @kupmykakez in every post too!
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I was gonna ask if you have a hula hoop too!!! My pole is inside and I STILL don’t feel motivated to dance in the colder months. I grab a hoop and start with those, before I know it I’m warm and feeling like dancing. Also if you don’t have one get a space heater, I just can’t dance on a pole if it’s cold…not gonna happen. If the garage just isn’t possible to warm enough try hula hoop or work on chair moves and floor work.
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I was probably still making this post when you had that question though 🎅🎅
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Here’s a list of the moves with the REAL names 🙂
Day 1 Pole hold
Day 2 The Prance
Day 3 X ankle climb
Day 4 Falling Star
Day 5 Flying Fireman
Day 6 The Star
Day 7 Corkscrew spin
Day 8 Rocketman
Day 9 The Skater
Day 10 Tuck Hip HoldMake sure you check out the lessons for them if you need help!
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Camkbarn, I wear a 7 to 7 1/2 in woman street shoes and I buy 7’s in Pleasers.
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Keep us posted!!
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It really varies depending on where you live, if you do it for a living or if it’s just a fun one time deal. If you are looking to perform for others in the future make sure you’re not undercutting the other performers in your area by booking for super cheap. If it’s just a one time deal for a friend just ask what they were thinking as far as payment goes.
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Ouch, how did the x ray turn out?
As far as other training, for now focus on flexibility as you mentioned or try working on the conditioning lessons, or even give hooping or chair work a try!
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I have 2 pole spaces with 2 different sizes and love it, if you have have 2 sizes as in diameters it’s great!
About the permanent mounts…..I LOVE THEM best thing ever!! They make the pole feel more secure, and if you’re talking about xpoles, the spin mode is much smoother and faster using a mount. There is no risk of it slipping. Setting it up is so much faster than with the dome. Regardless of how you mount your pole they need to be checked every single time you dance on them. We have been renting homes for years and years and we put up the permanent mounts without issue. Just fill the holes when you take the mount down. If your joist are strong enough to hang a fan from you can put up a mount.
My husband likes to place a flat block of wood between the ceiling and the mount, drilling the wood into the joist, and then the mount into the wood and joist. This way the mount can’t rub and push into the sheet rock.
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I don’t have any experience in this. Hopefully someone has an answer for you! I do know that sitting or standing for long periods of time makes them worse and they can be painful.
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Shoot, I deleted the middle of my reply!!
Wraps can be helpful for people who are dealing with injury or if they have a job where they use their hands a lot like, typing, hairstylist, massage therapists, you get the idea. It can keep them from being over worked.
I think that’s about what I had written!
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I use wrist wraps! HOWEVER…..I don’t suggest you start off using them when first learning. As LatinPoler mentioned I feel it’s important to develop strength in the hands, wrists and forearms FIRST. Because if you don’t you may find you’ll need to wrap to keep injury’s away or once you stop wrapping you’ll find you become injured more easily.
I DO like wraps and use them at times now that I am stronger. I only use them when I plan on doing handstand or split grip work for a large part of my training session. It can really help with fatigue and allow you to train longer. Just be careful not to over do it because you have them!
Quick answer:
Beginners and occasional polers don’t need them (don’t let marketing tell you, you do lol)
Beginners should always build strength first by poling and training CONSISTENTLY.
Use them if you plan on training split grips or handstands longer than average.Don’t use them EVERY TIME you train split grips and handstands.
Don’t forget to STRETCH the forearms after every session 🙂 -
I NEVER run and REALLY REALLY don’t like to! lol There are lots of other ways to get cardio in. Swimming, hula hooping, dancing around, try the twerking chair routine https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/56d9ab27-9fd0-41ab-b569-54e0ac110003 Walking (as you mentioned) Biking, basket ball, tennis literally any thing that keeps your heart rate elevated for an extended period of time. Studies have found that even multiple short bursts (10 mins or so) of cardio based training is very helpful.
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Hi Rebecca! The schedule looks good. Depending on what you pole and chair classes are like you may want to add cardio. If they are fast and dance based then you’re good. It sounds like it might be more tricks and floor though which doesn’t give you a good cardiovascular workout.
As Strangefox said, there are a ton of great options here to help you. You could try one of the programs here and still do a class or 2 there. Just make sure to keep a rest day or 2.