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Funny, I can't see any posts by this ADawn86, I presume the consensus was they were not suitable for here and thus removed?

Interesting indeedy.

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These are two of my instructors by the way – once they get onto the static pole, they do a few things that could be done on a shorter pole, if that helps 🙂

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_JO7WwtBrms

 

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We do a lot of work in doubles (at the studio where I go) where only part of the pole is used, so that we can get used to having less space if we need to – things like top person in a flatline gemini or scorpio while holding the lower person's legs so they can do a deathlay/superman while holding the extended leg of the top… Or anything where the fly stands on the base (using balance and leverage) while the base holds a superman or leanback/layback… 🙂

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Hey Runemist – The studio I go to also runs classes out at two of the universities here in Vancouver BC, and I know back in Australia there were a lot of pole societies at the unis…

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Veena – I know exactly the ones you mean – I have those too and alternate using them. For me personally, both work in different ways (as my injuries are chronic) so having both is great  🙂

Shelby – Yep! They are just another version of those – I used something similar for weight lifting too 🙂

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Oh, and onzie shorts too – the tops are small, but the shorts have fantastic coverage…

http://www.theonzie.com/

 

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Ah, hand fractures are tough, I am sorry to hear that. There isn't a huge amount you can do, as using arm muscles will radiate through to your hand – without having some fairly specific apparatus at your disposal, arm and shoulder work will be difficult – but not impossible. PM me if you like, I can give you some ideas (I kept my strength up when having a medium grade rotator cuff tear, plus I am a PT) Maybe take this opportunity to do lots of core work, that cast will make you a bit heavier on top so it would be almost like using weights 🙂

 

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I agree with smilingfox – HIIT workouts are usually also a specific time sequence, which you could do on the pole, but unless you actually consciously do something like the below, it isn't technically 'HIIT' training, but that doesn't mean it still isn't amazing 🙂 As for classing it as interval training, again you would have to be consciously working with that in mind.

HIIT pole

1 minute of pole pull ups non stop
30 seconds slow crunches
1 minute continuous inversions
30 seconds slow floor windmills
rest

 

 

 

 

 

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I am not saying don't get one, just be aware 🙂

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From the research I did about a year ago when I was looking into laser, the home technology just isn't yet up to scratch to give reliable results – none of the machines have the output needed and if they did then they don't meet home safety requirements… I can't imagine that much has changed in only a year, and I researched it very extensively at the time. I ended up getting laser done through clinics, but using groupons and those sorts of things to keep costs down – I have both really good and average experiences with them.

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Hi Adastra – I had a look at the short – to my eyes I would think it runs a little long, but maybe not by much and considering some seem to be on clearance online at the moment, I'd say give them a go…

I do however have shorts on order from this seller –

http://www.etsy.com/listing/113909592/black-yoga-shorts-in-various-fun-fabrics?ref=listing-shop-header-1

They look like they would cover more, but are a bit shorter. I don't know yet what they are like but they should be arriving any day now 🙂

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And this

http://www.lightactivewear.com/stefanie-leotard/

But yes, I agree with Chem – there are lots of options with monokinis etc. 🙂

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Without seeing exactly what you are doing, I am going to guess at a solution. Wider is easier, because you are engaging a different part of your arms and back. For the 'shoulder width apart' push-up, you are working more on your triceps, which is actually better for pole incidentally – however, these are much harder to do. With these ones as well, put your hands lower – ie, closer towards your midriff than your shoulders.  Another key aspect of push-ups is core – flex those abs! But yes, it sounds like it is a strength matter. Anther way to increase this strength is to do the inverted movement. put two chairs (that don't spin) side by side, with enough space in between to lie down between them and have your arms out. Put a broom across the chairs, lie down flat underneath and 'pull' your body up, keeping your feet on the floor, bending at the knees in the beginning and then working towards having your legs straight – it will look like you are doing a push up upside down. This is hard too, but will help to build your strength for push-ups.

Don't give up – everyone finds different exercises harder or easier, you just need to tackle from multiple angles 🙂

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Also, there are a lot of stunt fall training options out there, professional gyms based on teaching athletes and actors how to fall for movies etc. Judo is another good one, as is Greko Roman Wrestling – BJJ, generally speaking, tends to go into take downs and how to fall more-so once you are already at a higher level, as the focus is on training on the ground already. Mind you, this is insanely important too (I may be biased). 🙂

 

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http://www.themonkeyvault.com/

http://www.meetup.com/Downtown-Toronto-Parkour-Club/

Parkour is everywhere 🙂