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I ended up getting the pull-up bar from Amazon to avoid temptations 😅
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Thanks Amelia! Yes, that’s a killer strength move too.
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Thanks!! Yes, I’ve eyed a couple on Amazon and Target, both about $25. I may have a look at TJmax or Marshalls, love those stores! But I’m sure I’ll come back home with something else, not only the bar. That will happen in Target too 🤣
By the way, I did the pull ups yesterday on the pole and felt waaaay harder than on the pull up bar. Definitely getting the bar and doing both, alternating! -
Thanks Veena!!!
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Flow!!
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Yes, that would be awesome!!! Beginner exotic flow and transitions on static pole. I’m personally not fan of static spins… they can be hard on shoulders and wrist if your technique is not good, even worse if your upper body is tiny and your lower body heavier 🙋ðŸ»â€â™€ï¸. What about a beginner spinning pole series? Learn to control the spin and build tolerance? I find spins on spinning pole easier on the joints and even prettier and more flowy… once you control the spin, with spinning pole you get more bang for the effort. This can be extra motivation for beginners!! But I’m biased because I prefer spinning pole in general 😅😅
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Maybe add also some low flow/base work moves. By this I mean not standing, but with most of the body on the floor. Like knee pirouettes, shoulder stands, etc
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No worries, the website works fine on my iPad and that’s what I usually use anyway 😉
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Is the App still available? I can’t find it in the Apple store…
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Thank you!! Monica, I will check those resources. No, I’m not planning to teach yoga 😉
Polegramma, thanks for the insights!! Yep, unless I feel a clear improvement trend on my shoulder, I will go to the sports physician in January… the one I’m planning to go has PT in the same facility so I guess I’ll end up there! -
Yep, that was my feeling too… I didn’t like either that he told me my issue was typically fixed between 4-6 ART sessions and that I would feel relief just after one session. Nothing of this happened 😒 So, he set false expectations!! No good. I think I did improve a little though, but the issue is not fixed. They called me a couple of times to follow up and see how I was feeling, if I wanted to setup another appointment, but I don’t think I’m coming back. I’m going to a sports doctor next.
I do not have any meaningful certification in fitness but I understand anatomy a little, since I always research my pains and injuries. It sound I need to learn more!! Do you recommend any book or training? -
No, it was manipulation with hands. I think there are other techniques done with the metal device. I received 5 sessions and I believe it helped but it didn’t fully fix the problem. What I didn’t like about this chiropractor is that he just treated the symptoms, never did a full evaluation to fix the cause of the problem, neither suggested maintenance exercises or stretches to continue or complement my treatment at home… I had to ask all the time if I could do this or that, if this stretch was recommended, etc. I’m waiting at least until January to see how it evolves, I may visit a sports doctor in January. I usually prefer doctors anyway, but wanted to be open minded an try a chiropractor, since many people find them helpful (and cheaper😬).
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I have normal feet (not narrow), wear 8 or 8.5 in street shoes. Some recommend to go up a size for Pleaser’s boots and I did that, ordering 9 (Pleaser doesn’t make half numbers) for my first pair – but it’s not needed. I’ve been ordering 8 since then for closed and open boots and they fit great. So, I recommend you to order 8, especially since your feet are narrow and the boots are open.
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I would say, make sure you train both variants but do not overthink about it. Bodies are not machines and we cannot control everything. Here’s an interesting article from EasyFlexibility:
https://www.easyflexibility.com/blogs/flexibility-pearls/which-front-split-is-more-challenging -
Hi Juicy, the post is my conclusion and point of view from reading from different people and sites – besides of course what Veena said. For example, Easyflexibility explicitly says open and square splits require flexibility in different muscles, and they even have training plans specific for each. StretchIt also have blogs and videos mentioning the same thing. Open splits require more flexibility in adductors and square splits in hip flexors. For most people open splits are easier but not for everyone. The specific training comment is from my experience with running: for example, you can do lots of squats and that will make your legs stronger, however, that won’t necessarily make you a better runner; you need specific training like plyometrics that transfer better to running. The back flexibility one, I don’t remember the specific source but I bet you can find a lot of literature about it… we usually have better mobility in our lower back vs. the tight upper/mid back. To achieve a nice and safe back arch we need to gain flexibility everywhere in the back, no only the lower back. Glad you feel better!,