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I've been guilty of jumping into an invert on spin mode to gain momentum to spin the pole.  I need to work on a forceful lift for spin mode to get the pole really going.  I haven't quite mastered the art of spinny yet either.  From my experience of going to other studios, I think a basic invert is typically percieved as being a simple move.  I've even heard people say that conditioning exercises weren't really necessary for the basic invert which is sad because without those it leads to the jumping into invert. 

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The videos are not downloadable- you watch them from the site and have all access to them for the # of days you purchase them for.  I did Veena's lessons over 2 years ago and I LOVED them.  The lessons have improved a lot since then.  I would highly recommend them to anyone.  This is an amazing site to be involved with and I couldn't be more grateful to Veena and Webmaster for their hard work in creating this community.  https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_heart1.gif

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@Sascha- OMG I know! I have wanted one since I was 17! LOL.  It is the BEST little invention ever! LOL. 

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@Empyrean- Love the jam idea! I look forward to being able to attend this year! Can't wait!

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I did too.  Thanks Charley.  This brings about an interesting debate on Insurance for athletes in competition.  Many insurance providers do not offer injury coverage when injuries are sustained during sports events. 

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Sorry, not sure why that posted twice

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What type of laotop did you get?  Usually they come with software that has movie maker programs on them and you may need to reinstall your software package.

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What type of laotop did you get?  Usually they come with software that has movie maker programs on them and you may need to reinstall your software package.

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Sahrift I'm in Indianapolis, Indiana- if you're coming to Chicago area, let me know. I can make travel plans.  https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif

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I got a magic bullet as a wedding gift from one of my lovely girl friends https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_heart1.gif and I have to say I just absolutely LOVE it!  It's been an amazing quick snack fixer.  I can make instant fresh salsa without onions (I have an onion allergy https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_sad.gif) and fresh guacamole.  I can also make healthy instant fruit smoothies.  https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif Another great snack idea for after workouts with protein are tuna & crackers.  Hummus is actually very simple and easy to make with the magic bullet blender as well.  And the protein value is excellent.  https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif

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Some of the girls on this site have recommended using topical arnica which can be purchased from your local walgreens or cvs. I've never used it personally, however I've been researching things lately to help ease bruising for my students.  One of the nurses I work with uses it all the time and said it works wonderfully for her. She said she mainly uses it for muscle soreness.  Arnica can actually have multiple uses:

"Arnica montana is commonly used in herbal ointments and oils applied on the skin as an anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving agent for aches, http://www.healthline.com/adamcontent/bruise, and http://www.healthline.com/adamcontent/sprains on unbroken skin.

Read more: http://www.healthline.com/natstandardcontent/arnica#ixzz1AEbyfR4m
Healthline.com – Connect to Better Health "

Another over the counter remedy I found during my research was Dr. Holmquist Bruise Relief Gel which can be found at Walgreens.  I don't know anyone who has used this but the reviews I have read online have been positive. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_heart1.gif

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@Runemist34- Everyone progresses differently. Some people are being taught by instructors at local studios while others are getting their instruction from online lessons.  A lot of people that are self taught have a harder time because they're learning on their own with no one there to critique them and guide them when they're doing something incorrectly.  It helps to have someone teaching you because that person has a plan for your progression and guides you in your progress. 

I try to work out every other day.  I've been poling since July 2008.  I took 5 months off in early 2009 and had a few months off in 2010 due to sickness.  My workouts now are generally 1 to 2 hours, depending on what I'm working on.  I start with a head to toe stretching exercises focusing on working my way down my body- that usually lasts about 10 minutes and sometimes I incorporate the foam roller to loosen up my back.  Then I do a cardio warm up dance of pirouettes and spins.  I move on to tricks then put things together. I finish with some cool down stretches and my foam roller to loosen everything up.  I make sure I work out every other day so I have a day of rest in between.  Today was my day of rest and I did some 5 minute stretching before work since I'm sore and feeling muscle tightness from yesterdays workout.  Tomorrow I'll get to workout again but I'm going to take it easy on some of the more intense tricks because I'm so sore today.  It's important to listen to your body and feed it what it needs during your workouts. Sounds like you just need to come up with an organized routine.  I also have a pole diary where when I randomly think of or see moves in videos I will write down the reference of the video or the sequence of the combos so when I'm working out I can have something to work off of.  Hope some of that helps. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif

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Hollywoodexoticwear.com- I've never ordered from them before, but I have always wanted to.  Just haven't had a reason yet to get anything.

If you're looking for pole shorts, I went to walmart today and got a set of 2 boyshort style OP for $5.00.  I understand not everyone has a walmart so it's a US store. 

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@Hotness- what I meant by the grip aids is that by using them it create less effort on your part to hold certain moves on the pole.  I find that when I use a clean pole (no grip aids) I'm having to engage my body more as when I use a grip aid everything comes so much easier with very little effort at all. 

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Here is her SV Halloween 2009 challenge video- she's wearing the spaghetti leg wrap on one leg. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c0BWNxUAp9Y