AriFerrari
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Pokeyd, dude, seriously, when I first saw my post on the homepage I had actually thought I mistakenly typed that too and was like "Oh sh*t, did I just post that!" Haha luckily not!
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Ladies,
Thank you so much for the support and feedback. I was nervous to bring this up because in the past I've had a lot of people who believe that there is no such thing as "cruelty-free meat" and vegan and vegetarian are the only way to go. I think that kind of attitude is intimidating to those of us who choose to remain meat-eaters but are interested in meat that comes from healthier, humanely treated animals. While I respect those who choose to meat-free or even vegan diets, I think that those who forsake any meat-eater is only scaring others away from their cause. I love that so many of the ladies on this site know the concept of "middle ground" 😀
I've taken the advice of those of you who said to check into local farms. Sadly, we don't have a Whole foods, Trader Joes, or any of that anywhere near us. However, we do live in the middle of no where and are surrounded by farms. Turns out, thanks to my research, I've found a farm literally minutes from mine and my parent's homes that prides themselves on generations of free range, antibiotic/hormone free cows, hogs, and chickens. There entire farm is actually run on "sustainable agriculture methods." Who knew this was literally all right under my nose?!
There are even times during the year they offer retail cuts, which is more ideal for me because our household is just my husband and I. We also don't have a deep freezer to invest in a half or whole cow, yet…Also, eggs and certain fruits and vegetables as well!
Thanks for all the ideas and information. I will share my findings. I plan to tour the local farm sometime soon, they are calling me back this afternoon with more info on tours, retail cuts, and products they have/offer. I will also look into the dairy aspect and see what options I have there. Raw milk is a new term to me (as most of this information is, sorry if I'm behind here!) but I've been told it's illegal in NC.
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I agree with those of you who said they dislike the V legged variation of the teddy. Also, the V sit. While I realize this is taught as a foundational move by a lot of instructors and I can do it/practice it myself, I just think both of these moves bring a little too much attention to the crotch! lol. Especially teddy, where you grab your inner thighs like your basically "pointing" to it! Just not an artistic/stylistic preference of mine.
Another move I don't find visually appealing: Remi Sit. I've never actually tried it. I know everyone says it's hard/painful and I'm def one of those dancers who love to torture themselves with moves like this, but I just don't think it looks good enough to bother with. LOL.
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Thank you ladies, I thought that I had been arching but when I think about it maybe I'm not leading with my chest through the whole drop. And OopseyDaisey, I think you are right, my feet are below me not behind me. I have practice tonight so I will focus on this and try to get a video.
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Hi Dwiizie and Runemist,
I noticed your both saying that you are able to tuck but can't "tilt". I'm curious if this may have something to do with upper body/arm engagement during the invert rather than placement? Many people I've seen struggle with getting their butts up and over often fail to keep engaged arms through the entire invert. In my aerial class, our teacher calls these folks "saggers." Basically they stay engaged as they lift but than allow themselves to drop or relax into straight arms once they pick their feet up and can only get their toes pointed to the ceiling rather than the wall behind them. If this sounds familiar, try focusing on keeping your arms and upper body completely engaged as you tuck AND tilt, meaning arms bent at elbows, pole tucked into your armpit, and shoulders back and strong.
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Thanks Lyme, I left her a message! 😀
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Of course, S…being a home poler in recent months can really be a struggle but chatting and sharing with you has certainly made the experience sweeter. I completely agree that the connections through SV are priceless. <3
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Jenyne takes the cake for pro's for me. Whenever someone asks me about pole or thinks that it's just a foo-foo dance class…I show them the same video that Krissykiki linked. That's what pole is all about for me! She's such a wonderful perfomer.
I love Alethea, too. She's quite the sexy bad ass.
I, too, have to say Veena is an inspiration to me. Aside from her wonderful pole skills and beautiful personality, her ability to unite this amazing community is absolutely admirable. I am still surprised at how peaceful, supportive, and inspiring this site remains. Not many social networks can pull that off.
As for fellow Veeners, I adore S girl, she is such an amazing dancer and person. We met on SV and are now email-pals. She recently performed in her first competition, and rocked it <3
PA was my first pole Skype date, and she is so encouraging, inspiring, and fun!
I also admire Kyrsten, I seriously bookmark a crap ton of her pics and videos to go back and try things out.
For flexy, I love Llalinka and as I was just telling her in another thread, Katana. I could die for either one of your hamstrings!
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Lyme, GLUCOSAMINE! When I started aerial silks, I swore I had arthiritis. My instructor insisted I start taking glucosamine daily. So glad I listened. I buy the 2/a day formula because I don't have time to keep up with the ones that want you taking like 6 pills a day! It takes a little while to really set into your system, maybe a week or two, but once it does all your joints will be so relieved. It has even helped the aching I get in my knees when I run.
I'm sure it would also help those who get joint aches from pole.
This is the one I use:
http://www.puritan.com/glucosamine-chondroitin-045/triple-strength-glucosamine-chondroitin-msm-joint-soother-017895 -
I was injured very early in my pole journey at a studio with untrained teachers and it has affected and held me back to this day. I strained a rhomboid in my shoulder from inverting too early and I still continue to suffer from occasional muscle spasms, a year and a half later.
Many of us use the logic that it's the dancer's responsibility to research an instructor's qualifications, experience, teaching style, etc. before taking their classes. Honestly, when I took my first pole dancing class, I didn't take it seriously. I was so excited watching my instructors be awesome and when it was presented that I, too, could be flipping upside down and doing awesome tricks, I never even realized I'd just committed to a serious and dangerous sport. The instructors didn't make much emphasis on this factor either.
Within a handful of classes, I was already injured and it wasn’t until after that I finally did some research and found that pole studios don’t require certification. Obviously, the research was a little late. Some experienced polers may be reading this and judging me for not doing the research sooner. In hindsight, I realize it was pretty stupid I hadn’t. Yet, so many girls start classes just as new and oblivious to the world of pole fitness as I was, including the risks.
Certification doesn’t guarantee a great pole instructor, but it does give them ideas of how to provide safer and more well-rounded classes. You can be an amazing, talented, top of the list dancer and still never know everything there is. As a future teacher, my education will never stop because there's always something new to learn and a new way to present it to students. I would hope pole instructors would want as much education and experience under their belts as made available to them to provide the best and safest classes they possibly can.
I 110% agree with Megan12, if anything personal trainer certification is the best bet for instructors. It teaches about the body’s mechanics, needs, and abilities, which will ultimately keep a dancer's body healthy and safe.
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I can reccommend dry hands for sweatiness, but my issue is my palms not thighs. And it does leave a little white, chalky residue but not much.
For body grip issues I use Mueller Stickum Spray. Especially in my elbow to keep from getting too sweaty for elbow grips. Not sure if you can get it in Germany but you can certainly order it online. Plus, it's really cheap! So even if you have to order it from a US site, I can't imagine the additional shipping will be too bad. I use it before I even start sweating though, it kind of keeps it at bay. But wetness will not effect it much, my inner elbow stays sticky even if I run it under water. Just BEWARE, you only need a light spray because it has some major grippy power.
http://www.homerunmonkey.com/homerun-mueller-stickum-spray.html?gclid=CM-Es8iiorUCFQjznAod3WAAOg
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Thanks for the suggestions ladies, I will work on elbow grips for tolerance and try the variation in the YT video with holding onto the thighs. Perhaps I do need to work more on involving my back though, where should the pole rest on the back?
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I agree, Chem, it’s important to do your research. But, unfortunately, many newcomers know so little about pole or even the risks that they don’t even think to check on a studio or instructors background. I had no idea when I started that really anyone could buy a couple poles and rent a space and open a studio so easily. I still feel that like most gym instructors and personal trainers, studio owners/employees should have some reputable training/experience with physical fitness before they can teach in order to have more awareness about what pole requires of the body and what the body requires to perform pole safely. That doesn’t promise a great or safe instructor, though, but it does promote it.
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Debbie Plowman was paralyzed in 2010 when she broke her neck and injured her spinal cord falling from a CAR, and she'd been taking classes for 2 years. That is an advanced, dangerous move!
I think it's a major concern for the pole world that a lot of studios are being opened up by and employing inexperienced instructors. I really believe that certification to teach should be mandatory, rather than just getting away with students signing liability paperwork. No offense to any instructor who hasn't taken this path, but I've just heard/seen too many instances like this where first time polers are being taught advanced tricks. Unfortunately, all the stigma surrounding pole keeps people from realizing that this is a real and, in my opinion, extreme sport that needs to be regulated.
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Cool! I liked it 😀