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Pole Practice Structure…Need Help
So, for the last 5 months now I've poled and worked out at home and it's been working out quite well. I've mastered moves I failed miserably at in classes, I lost 38 lbs (and counting). I've been sticking with basic routine. But I think I need a change. Progress feels to be getting slower. Here's what I do below. Any suggestions? What do others do that I can possibly do?
Warm up >> This usually is one of StudioVeena's warm ups. I enjoy Express and Hardcore more than Basic. They get me the sweatiest. Or, a workout video like Jamilla Deville Beginner DVD, or S Factor workout routine. Depending on mood, I'll do all four.
Hooping >> I recently started adding hula hoop to my work out. I'll do a couple tricks for roughly 6 to 10 minutes to get some extra warmth to my body. Mainly if the warm ups hadn't warmed me up fully. I determine this by how much I'm sweating by the time I finish.
Pole! >> This is where things get fun. I'll start with what I call LEFT HAND/SIDE BASICS. This just means I'm doing the moves I've master on the left rather than my right. My right wrist is always sore 🙁 , so its to rest it for the first half of practice. My basics include Fireman, Front Hook, Back Hook, Climbs, Carousels. AFTER, left side is done I'll move on to new pole moves to practice. I usually pick 6 pole moves and alternate 3 moves every pole day. Each move, I'll try 5 to 8 times before moving on or I'm exhausted. I take 5 minute sit breaks.
Condition >> after practice, I've recently included something called Condition: This is also pole practice, but not quite. It's conditioning my body for an advanced pole move. For example, Advanced Star in Veena's advanced section. I'll try the first half of that lesson, where I'll hook my leg and balance myself with my outside foot close to the base of the pole, still on the ground. I've been sticking with Advanced Star and Ballerina. They're my favorites and I can't wait to get them!
By this point, my hour is almost up with about 10 to 15 minutes to spare. Time to dance!
Dance >> I started doing my own mini routine of just walks, turns, and floorwork. When I started it would take 3 minutes to get through the whole routine. But I've done it so much and get through it so easily, it's cut down to 2 minutes. If doing the routine or alternating freestyle, I'll dance to 2 or 3 songs from my itunes workout music 3 minutes long.
Stretch >> My hour is up, not including the warm up and hooping. Time to stretch. I don't really feel pain anymore, other than my wrist or I've smacked my body against the pole really hard. But stretching is necessary. I start with splits stretches, both middle and sides. (I pulled my muscle, so I've only been stretching left side) I move up to stretch my back, shoulders, sides, and wrists.
And I'm all done! 🙂 In total, this'll take me…. almost 2 hours, 3 times a week (when possible). I'd really appreciate suggestions. Thank you!
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6 Replies
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That sounds like a fab structure already
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That sounds like a fab structure already
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I’m the one that needs help after reading this!
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Sounds like you have a great regimen already to me! I need some structure like this!
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Congratulations on the weight loss, Villianvixen! That is a great accomplishment. Keep it up.
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@frenchhorndiva, thank you 🙂
Now, that I see it written out, it looks like so much lol. Doesn't feel like it when I'm doing it. It's definitely a ton more than class, which is just less than an hour of warm up/workout. I timed it. And half an hour of pole.
But I'm curious what everyone else is doing. What's your pole schedule? 🙂
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