[Joanna]

Can't seem to get to your photo link Shelley

[Joanna]

Thanks Shelley.  It was such an amazing experience.

Looking forward to seeing your uspdf video. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif

[Joanna]

Since my last post, I have turned 43, placed second in the Australian Pole Fitness Championships and made it into the finals (top 10) in the World Pole Sports Championships in London.

I love hearing about other over 40 polers 🙂

[Joanna]

Hi
I am 42  and have just gained a place in the first Australian Pole Fitness Championships to be held at the end of April.  https://www.facebook.com/pages/Australian-Pole-Fitness-Championships/186622061400997

I have been doing classes for about 3 1/2 years but mostly train at home (inbetween work- I run my own Pilates studio – and my kids – 2 boys who are 7 & 10)
I retired as a dancer when I was 30 and never dreamed I'd have the chance to perform again.
Between my PIlates and Pole Dancing I feel so strong, although I will never have the amazing back flexibilty of some. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif

The biggest down side of being older is the recovery time. I throw myself into my shows and definitley feel it afterwards.
 

[Joanna]

ie. gel on legs…. then wash hands……then apply shave cream and dry hands

[Joanna]

Thanks Cinara. MPD in Sydney wasn't my best show, mainly because I slipped alot!  I'm looking forward to seeing the Christmas show DVD though. By then I'd worked out my little formula (oh, and I use the shaving GEL on my legs) and didn't slip one bit in my show or the high advcned routine. I find it's best when I've washed my hands before I add all my stuff though

 

[Joanna]

I'm in Perth too…. where do you do classes?

Personally i find dry hands better than tite grip but you could give it a go

PS. just noticed how bad my spelling was in my last post…I rely in spell check way too much!

[Joanna]

I haev major problems with this and have found a combination that works for me (at least long enought to get through a perfoemance!)

I rub a tiny amount of shaving foam  on my hands and then spread 'Dry Hands' all over my hands. I let it air dry so. my hands are white. I find dry hands on it's own doesn't work for me but this combo has been a life saver.

Good luck 🙂

[Joanna]

I know it sounds weird, but at Bobbi’s in Perth, nearly everyone uses shaving cream or gel on their legs. I like the cream, but others swear by the gel. Then most girisl use dry hands or tite grip. I put some shaving cream on my hands before my Dry Hands as well.

[Joanna]

Thanks so much for sharing this.
I am competiing in MIss Pole Dance Australia on Friday October 15th (this week…eeek) and, although I am not intending on changing anything at this stage, it is a great guide for a last minute ‘tweaking’
I have some photos and info up on Facebook if you are interested
http://www.facebook.com/Joanna.Miss.Pole.Dance

[Joanna]

Hi
Do you ship to Australia? If so how much would it cost and how quickly can you ship?
Can you please send a response to me at mailto:corepilates@iinet.net.au
Thankyou
Joanna