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BTW, it is typical for beginners to expend more calories than advanced students. The reason? They are less efficient in their movements so they struggle and work a bit more. As you get more experienced, you learn to conserve your energy and perform moves in the most efficient manner possible. Now you know how those crazy good polers do it without looking flushed! (well, not quite https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif )
Alena, how COOL that you do that! Love the idea of documenting the athleticism involved in poling https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif
Fleur
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1) Most studios, clubs, venues etc. use 50mm poles so I personally think it’s a good idea to start on a 50mm. It would be harder to start on 45mm and then haev to adjust to 50mm. I think you made a perfectly good choice https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif
2) I think beginners benefit immensely from taking classes. You will be monitered for proper form and technique, thereby preventing injury and you will have your classmates to cheer you on and encourage you (and I think in those first few weeks of poling we all need that while we’re building strength and finding our dance legs!). Remember, they will all be beginners too so you’re in it together! It’s not a competition so even if you aren’t strong to start out with, just go at your own pace and reach for your personal fitness goals https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif
Fleur
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YAY!!! Congratulations https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif
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These are my favorite dancers to watch although I did not necessarily pick their best videos per say so check out all their vids:
Miss Pole Dance Australia 2006, Felix (this vid is what got me into pole dancing!)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6KnUW9N3ZoKarol, my fav to watch, I call her the magical pixie fairy https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Da4cjk9mkQLBGoldfish, love how this girl moves:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-k1hiNK1WoRhiannon, another great mover:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOvm0iMlNVcMeghan from Xpolesitions, love her moves and flexibility:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HlS_yoyDyuwGirlfriend Fun and Fitness Montage (pretty much anything out of Australia rocks!):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pjIYSVZv5mcMina:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KEZvFbg4l2oJamilla:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojrL22EVIOoSuzie Q:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PffZG0_uToMontage of great dancers:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=le4DEsVn-GoPantera:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_aMdR4arxocJK, ridiculous flexibility:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTra-eSABc0Nashville Pole Queen, she is badass:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZum3WaALOULori of Tranzendance:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBziAfbHvYMMichula of Antixfitness:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RS3GIXiz_vASarah Cretul:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-NrhuphZGgStarrgrrrl, love her movement:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NdxSaiZ2wj0Danielle Rueda Watts, ridiculous:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kRED6FVWl5kJenyne Butterfly:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PCECAMrFmBQAlethea Austin:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vvv4CkWt9ssI could go on…but this is probably a good start.
PS: I’m not including Veena because you’ve obviously seen her already on the site!! But she is awesome https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif
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Sascha,
You are a fantastic dancer and beyond that, you are a beautiful woman and such an open, giving person, you really should not be so down on yourself! Picking up choreography is a SKILL, one that is learned. It will take some time but I promise you that the more you try to pick up routines quickly, the better you get at it! I enjoy all the videos you make and think you are fantastic! Please don’t be down on yourself https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_sad.gif
Fleur
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I wouldn’t say that stretching should be done every day but I would say that stretching should be done directly after working out. Stretching the muscle groups you worked on while they are warm is more effective and may reduce soreness the next day. Stretching when you are sore can also alleviate discomfort and yes, if you are very sore it is VERY uncomfortable (ever tried a foam roller on your sore quads? OMG death!). I would encourage you to stretch but be careful and listen to your body but chances are you won’t overstretch if you are very sore.
Fleur
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You know I’ll be there https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif
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Yay Veena! I am so glad you were able to see someone who was willing to help!!! I still can’t believe the nerve of that guy…I’m really happy for you that you have a plan of action and a positive outlook https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif
Here’s my update: My general doctor told me she isn’t trained to deal with athletes because 95% of her patients are sedentary so she didn’t feel like she could give me a specific diagnosis which is why she referred me to an orthopedist. Now THAT"s a good doctor! She’ll admit when she can’t help and send me to someone who can! She said that she is so happy to see a young person who is exercising and taking care of their health so she wants to make sure I don’t get a serious injury and end up having to quit! Have I mentioned she’s awesome? I got Xrays just to make sure there is nothing wrong structurally. Anyway, no definite diagnosis yet but I’ve made an appointment with the orthopedist (in 2 weeks), my personal guess is that I irritated the bursa because of the location and weird sensation of hot an cold. Either that or I’ve pinched a nerve? I have no shooting pain, no exact location of pain, just an ‘off’ feeling and a weird hot/cold sensation. Azzwoo, any feedback on this?
Practice safe poling and don’t overdo it!!!Let’s stay fit and healthy https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif
Fleur
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Great job Roxey https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif It’s so exciting to get new moves!
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For forearm grip your body will be to the side of the pole and you will be gripping more in the armpit. It is pretty much impossible to do it keeping the pole in the center of your body. Releasing both legs off the pole in a split grip is much harder than forearm or elbow grip, try to master those first.
Fleur
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you werent that impressed until half way through? lol i am NEVER posting a video on here!!Lol Laney, I think she meant that she had seen the other moves done that way before, not to say they aren’t stil really awesome! Post!!! I promise we don’t bite! We are very supportive https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif
Fleur
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Air Bodywave is a very challenging move because it requires a strong split grip which is one of the harder grips to use. You can either do it with the top arm straight in which case you need to focus on using the lats of the top arm to bear your weight or you can do it with the top arm bent at 90 degrees which means you rely mostly on your bicep to bear your weight. You want to practice this grip putting as little pressure on the bottom arm as possible so start with a very wide grip. As your top arm gets stronger (either lats or bicep or both!) you will be able to push your body away from the pole with the bottom arm without that arm bearing much of your weight. You want to practice this grip and get very strong before attempting bodywave. See Veena’s lessons for some great strengthening excercises https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif
Fleur
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Trena that sounds amazing! I’m so happy for you https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif You’ve got a great group of girlfriends from the sound of it!
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Adamseve I know that was not your implication! Rather I meant to say it might seem as though I’m implying that by posting a vid https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_redface.gif Does that even make sense anymore! lol
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Sissybuns, good for you! We should all be able to be honest with ourselves about our "level" https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif
Adamseve, I am positive Veena has a million preperatory exercises for inversions, check them out! Besides, I think it would be strange for me to post a tutorial here, I have great respect for Veena as a capable and excellent instructor https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif
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