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Oh my Goodness!! Just finished bootcamp & am ready for a great graduation present; yet I got to go to AIT. THEN the pole. No poles in training housing- not gonna think about it, risky enough as it is thinking about installing it in military housing. AnyWHO, how long for the price?? I want to lock it in but can’t really order yet. First time on my phone (or Internet) use & I go to Veena. Shake the sexy pole dancer back to life. Will be going to San Antonio Tx for AIT; any studios near by??
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These shoe are fantastic. When I say fantastic, I mean if I had a 4’9″ great aunt who still thinks she could drive, she wouldn’t need pedal extension. Hahahaha! I do not.
But hey at least if I had drop ceilings, I would try a Spider-Man move and walk on the ceiling. Wait that gravity thing with my weight. Damn, some Pleasers I will not have dreams for. -
I hate racer back. IF its a really supportive bra it gives me a head rush- Houdini trying to escape straight jacket sensation- while squeezing into or peeling off. Or not enough spacing for collarbone or shoulder blades (always pinching something when I doing any action) Anyone else??
Non supportive ‘la dee da’ racer back’ no problem. My size 5’9″ 160, 34-36 DD or DDD. Hopefully I’m just finicky. I can accept that -
I’m happy if I can get the right size underarmour (?spell- tag wears off) for under $85. That brand is super supportive. The cup sizes vary, so try-try-try on different sizes, support styles, etc. the band and straps are dreamy.
I luv zip up in front styles. I can wipe up sweat, they never give me back pains when they unbuckle (duh) they are variable when I’m hormonal and grow a cup. More expensive, but sooo worth it.
And actual tops, v-necks or open back styles. Restricted front (movement) usually gives me a back problems or shoulder restrictions. And for working out I’m cheap & get men’s Atank (wife beaters) & cut the front to a v neck. Because I can’t fit into any cute lulumon tops. 34-36 DDD-+
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I can’t take anything with me.
I was thinking of exercises.
The power ball videos on YouTube deem helpful to perform.
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Going into the military. So bootcamp- I will be doing a lot of exercises, but unsure of grip for vertical bar. Yes-pull ups, yes rope climbing.
No extra stuff to bring= Contraband. So I was wondering if rolled socks would be okay. Yet Sgt says they’re good for stress release, maybe not good enough for up keep. Or maybe doing the power ball routines with the socks??
I just don’t want to pull down the bunks while sneaking an invert. No Ma’am! -
Thanks ChemGoddess! Would rolled socks work? Can’t take a power-ball in personals.
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Agreed: very fluid for a beginner!
Hopefully he can appreciate your talent of grace & strength; cos if thesis your beginning we are all in for a treat watching you progress!!
Hopefully you are more proud & forgiving in his lack for better words.
Our warm ups are very similar to what you did; it takes strength for it to be fluidity as you keep going on. Pole is (for me) an outlet to express myself (as a woman, sexual, sensual, emotional, physical being) I try to not get discouraged when I loosen boundaries, or forget others are present. Pole is an art form too! Interpretation is subjective -
I can relate about being in an environment of early onset advance moves.
I lacked confidence in my ability & strength & held back from doing items I saw others attempt to do- do it in a range of performance (ekk-good-omg she’s awesome!)
My instructors asked me if I wanted my pole journey to include what they were teaching (I replied ‘ Yes, but I’m going to look forward to doing it when I’m ready’)
I’ve been the longest regular client of the studio’s due to the desire of growth, & I haven’t wore my body down attempting strong moves in a weak body/grip, realizing it’s not ‘you got it or you don’t. They like that I have the prospective of ‘building blocks’ I tell new girls: Work on goals for yourself, not what others can do. Measure your strength (different body grips!) the bruises (are they’re going away- time for new ones in new places (I share that I’m confident with my progress when I don’t bruise as much/anymore with skills I’ve been working on)), are you getting better at self confidence, having a healthier body image for yourself (loving your body -for what it is & not unfairly comparing it to others). It’s what the whole journey is FOR me. But I have to say- I am having the time of my life (child-like glee) with the spin combos I’m doing now. Glad I waited because they’re looking & feeling good.
It’s a thing to compare oneself with others. Yuck. It’s a problem with thinking anyone can do anything they TRY well. We got to practice!!!! Teach others the art of the learning process by teaching pole. -
I too have this issue with my bf (of almost 10yrs) I can analyze that he is jealous of my determination, willpower, effort. When I say analyze it’s not bad, it’s looking at him, listening to what he is & isn’t saying. Coming to a conclusion. He is my biggest cheerleader, but also my biggest excuse if I slack. We addressed it. And I have to realize how to respect him, me, the relationship with boundaries. It’s a process of being self aware. It will always be a ‘process’. That’s good to know; so you don’t have to be in a route (spell?).
It’s okay to have goals that make you an individual, it’s also a good thing to have ‘couple goals’ to work on together.
My story: I started pole after our relationship began, he is so influenced by his monster mom that poling is indecent, and doesn’t want me to do it at all. I had to tell him that isn’t an option. And to respect some other desire of his. Him knowing I will stand up for my pleasure is actually something he is proud of (& now knows I don’t pole for defiance of social norms). He used to be the athletic one, now I am, & all the excuses of work,stress, time,energy, body pain are holding him in chains when I invite him to the gym. So I am alone (from my partner)in my journey – but I will continue the journey of strength, health, and discovery.
You will too. Set and respect workout & relationship time boundaries. -
I can applaud forever. Like for school performances and symphony concerts. Boyfriend timed it 8 minutes for a winter performance we attended, and I ‘had’ to stop, could’ve continued.
I can write mirror image. A math prof was so tickled by it he asked for my math assignments to be like that for his challenge (TA was being a (bad…) so I did my assignment in mirror image and he LOVED it and graded my papers).
I can remember where items are if I’ve seen them. While moving last year boyfriend asked me to look at all packed items so we would know where items were located. I couldn’t be at the house to unpack- so he called at work and I could walk him step by step what items were where. (Cos labels are invisible & me saying in blue box is easier?)Same with reading items in exams I would visualize what page -etc and recite it. But if you see me while thinking of the locations My hand & facial expressions are odd. Not exactly photographic but in the same circle. -
I warm up. I wipe off dripping wetness. I put on tacky gloves, Pleaser boots (knee high), and stuff a clean terry hand towel in my shirt. I climb the pole to the top (fly paper due to tack of gloves and boots) and RUB the heck of the pole with the towel as I hold on. Once I reach the top, sit. RUB the heck of the pole. Slowly -slowly desent the pole, while doing so RUB the heck of the pole.
Pole is warm, thighs are warm, but shoulders, arms only tired from rubbing, not holding due to tacky gloves.
Due to my clammy hands I have not found a non powdered grip aid that I like to use. But I haven’t used any in recent months. I also (usually) only use tacky gloves to climb cold pole to warm up. I just wipe with a clean cloth towel, but rub warmth into a pole with my terry towel.
Everyone has a method. Hopefully this can be helpful to someone. I luv brass, perfer brass, but sometimes it’s a luv/hate relationship. -
Dream world I would have a pole room this is the wall paper& shelf liner and what else?! Clap clap clap!!
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I wear a beanie or hat to keep me warm. It’s funny but it works for me. I used to have a membership for UV tan beds just for winter( rainy or cold) days. The business had a steam bed= miracle bed for me. Now I’m being creative with keeping warm. The beanie and a funky song to just dance around to. Get moving, sing along- to lift spirits and then do a small segment of exercise (whatever you’re working on that session).
We all have a curse (*weather* short or long curse) of winter blues. Not alone -
PHAT Pretty Hot And Tempting.
Strong is sexy! Strong is the new skinny.
Blah blah blah, Mean people suck.
I am grateful for coming into the pole community. I learned I wanted to be stronger and flexible, and happier with my body -because everyone one else around me was (or seemed to be) happy with their body. With the many shapes that were in the room no one was alike except they focused on the amazingness of 'pole dancing'.
You'll be stressed as it is with getting everything 'just perfect' for the wedding- it's normal for freak events like a rude insult throw you. GET BACK UP AND SMILE! You're in love, you get to finally express it, other things will occupy you soon.
If we could we would all FB attack this rude person (not only for you, but for the pole community) Hugs and hope to hear more updates about wedding!