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Yeah, I’ve put lotion on and rinsed it right off and it works in a pinch!
Has anyone tried the lotion you put on when your skin is wet before pole? I wonder if they make any that are fast absorbing and non greasy?
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You don’t put lotion on before class, but you can use an non greasy lotion hours before and it will be fine. I thought you meant you never use lotion anymore. I’m sure the studio means not to apply lotion right before class or use stuff that leaves behind a mess on the poles, makes them greasy.
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Sound like a good idea to rest a bit.
You can use lotion, no need to avoid it all together! In fact if I don’t moisturize I would never be able to grip. I don’t sweat much (unless humidity is high) and I tend to have normal to dry skin. The key is using something that isn’t oily, lubriderm and aveeno works well for me and I use the Target store brands, they’re cheaper and work great!
I also suggest this grip aid combo if you have issues with dry skin and cold poles https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jgvvc2uvcFw
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I’ve read that it can heal when rehab is done with care. I would say though, that you should avoid pole work like static spins and focus more on things that don’t place the arm overhead until you don’t have pain. Spins are one of the toughest things on shoulders. Also careful with moves that require you to twist the arm or place the arm behind the back like Dragons tail. Treat yourself as a beginner and see how it goes! xoxox
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I have been curious about there pole too! I looked into buying one but shipping is very expensive.
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Yay!!
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I’ve never had that problem it seems odd. I would guess it’s not under a joist. However, I do LOVE my permanent mount, it’s so worth it! I have 2! It makes putting your pole up so fast and it wont move on you!
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I have 2 different lessons for the aerial invert on spin! Here’s the forward spinning lesson https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/54a6d3d2-b47c-413b-a339-5a500a9aa0eb and Reverse or backwards spinning aerial lesson https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/54aa2650-4760-480b-8b20-340c0a9aa0eb
Some poles spin realllly fast others slow almost as soon as you take your feet off. If you have a fast and easy spinning pole take time in each movement, make transitions a bit bigger as in allow your body to come aways from the pole more…legs out, arm out what have you. Don’t rush into the next position.
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The girls are right and have some great advice! Focus on the using the muscles and it will help take pressure off the skin. The lessons here have some helpful tips too. Someday you’ll look a back and find it hard to remember how tough a side pole hold was!
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I’m glad you found a solution for your grip! I could see how one might assume all poles spin the same but yeah, it’s always different with every pole. It’s always great to get out and try something new!
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🙂 I have hand, wrist and forearm exercises that will help you build strength in the lessons if you’re interested, they can be found in the Conditioning section. We all use to dance on 50s so I bet if you work at it you’ll be able to use a 45 too!
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I’m not sure I understand what is hurting. Just your hands hurt as in skin or grip wise? You can always try selling your 45 brass, then you can purchase the smaller 40mm. Some moves are not as easy on larger poles, there’s a reason that we didn’t have crazy single hand moves back when a 50mm was standard!!!
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Welcome back!
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I’m not sure if you still have the lessons but there’s a section called Exercises and almost all of them don’t require any equipment. https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view_category/56c64cf0-2d44-419a-8675-0466ac110003
Several of the Routines in the lessons only use body weight as well like the Sexy legs and abs routine, Hard core warm up, The stands, and Express warm up would work too!
I also have 3 routines in the works for conditioning that don’t use anything but resistance bands. 🙂
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I’m glad the pole is working for you Moniqua08!!! I love my 40 brass.