Cuwoody
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There are several studios in the Columbia area and one in Lexington as well.
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It may be a rapid switch in blood flow to and away from the head. Also, if you are putting the back of you’re head against the pole and applying too much pressure you may be putting pressure on the occipital lobe. It is located around the same area that is against the when doing an iguana mount. It is the principal as seeing flashes of light/stars, etc after receiving a blow to the back of the head.
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I have a 45mm TG. I wouldn’t go above a 45, esp if u have small hands. TG is grippier but I find if any sweat gets on the pole it gets slick fast. I live in a hot, humid climate. We have stainless steel at the studio and I like it the best. Mighty grip gloves work great on TG. If I am doing a new move that takes all of me off the pole except the hands, I usually use the gloves on the TG pole.
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On iPad, iMovie.
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If you don’t already have an elbow grip Ayesha, you may want to try it first. I can do an allow grip Ayesha and straight edge but struggle with split and twisted grip Ayesha. I always fall to the side with those grips, but can balance fine with the elbow grip. The split and twisted grips put your center of gravity In a different location than with the elbow grip.
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If adjuster cover does not cover the threads then an extension piece is needed. Mine was like that and xpole told me I needed an extension piece. They also recommended I not use it until the extension piece is in place.
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I am 44 and only been poling 1.5 years. There’s definitely hope. Just stick with it and rejoice in the small victories along the way. Some things take longer to develop than others. Flexibility is definitely more of a challenge for me than the younger ones. I have accepted there are some moves that require a lot of flexibility that I may never be able to do well, but I can still do way more than most my age and I am stronger than I have ever been in my life. Age is just a number.
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Not sure either but it is pretty. You can always give it a name and make it ur signature move.
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At our studio we use the performance climb, the forearm against the pole. It is harder to learn initially but help a lot with later moves and conserving energy. Though arm strength is a part of it, with the performance climb you should be using your legs to push you up the pole. We teach to bring your knees in and up like a tuck and push body up with the legs. Doing so splits the work between your legs and arms.
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I am not flexible at all, so I do Relax into Stretch video by Dragon Door Productions. It is designed for people who are not naturally flexible. The guy is Russian and it is not entertaining but gives you some solid stretching. I also teach flygym for building strength. I think it helps a lot and also helps with some flexibility as well.
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At the studio I attend, ALL students sign a liability waiver the first day, before doing anything. It basically says u understand that pole is risky and the studio is not liable for any injuries. If u are not doing this you need to do so with all students. Some insurance companies require it.
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First, if she can’t do a crucifix how is going to
Grip, push up into a high caterpillar, to get in the basic position for an Ayesha, elbow or split grip.As far as doing other inverted things like Gemini, Scorpio, jasmine, she can do that without inverting from the floor by climbing, doing a forearm grip hang, hooking a leg and lowering herself down into a Gemini, etc. We have some girls that can do all kinds of inverted stuff like this but can’t do a clean basic invert from the floor. One can also invert from an apprentice. All of these use different muscles so a person may be able to invert one way with ease and struggle with another way.
At our studio we explore many different ways to getting into and out of moves, variation of moves, etc. instead of making a move strictly off limits until it can be done one specific way (within reason and as long as it safe). I think this helps to breed creativity and allows the person to develop his or her own style.
I would do the private and have her show you what she can do toward the Ayesha. You can have her try with A LOT of spotting and crash mats. She may see then she isn’t there yet. There are some moves I have to just try before I know if I am even ready to begin. If she is going to try regardless at least there will be some built in safety with your assistance.
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Personally I would order a 40mm with sleeve. I have played on a 45 with a sleeve and I can do a lot on it but think I would like it more if it was a little smaller.
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I have seen those. I would love to try one.
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Do you use water with it or just the gel and rub it in?