Mhoney
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Thank you all so much! This feedback is exactly what I needed. I started training again today and was happy to find that I hadn’t totally lost all my strength after all. Most beginners can’t climb and start working on slow air walks lol! Thank you all for the support. This is exactly why I love this site : )
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Thanks Veena. I know the twisted grip is not ideal. I’ll try split grip. My pole at home is 45 but the one I take lessons on is 50 so I sometimes have issues with hand grips on the bigger pole and at home I’m afraid to do it alone without a spotter.
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I didn’t receive a notice that my lessons were about to expire. Reaching out to members whose accounts are about to expire would probably help.
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Definitely use a wig cap 😉
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I still have trouble doing a good push up! lol! I danced and did gymnastics as a kid but nowhere near the level of ‘preparing’ me for what I do now! I had two babies, went through a divorce that took a toll on my body (I lost so much weight and had no muscle strength or flexibility) and went to a pole class and couldn’t do anything! Just a little pull up on the pole was so crazy and strange to me! But I loved it anyway. It’s been a year and a half and I can do things now that I never ever would have thought possible. I always want more and feel frustrated at what I can’t do so it’s nice to see a thread like this and realize how far I’ve actually come.
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I contacted Lil Mynx and they said to spray liquid graphite at the top of the pole. It took a few days (I may have been a little conservative with the spray) but finally the squeak disappeared and all is well.
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wish I’d seen this sooner. My friend finally signed up after months of me telling her how great the site is! How would you know I referred her if it was a verbal referral?
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I’ve been trying to invert with legs out in the v but I’m not able to yet. So I end up going up in this frog-like squat position and then extend my legs out. Maybe I’m being a little hard on myself but I do think I could make it look better. I think I’ll concentrate on first tucking and then extending. Thanks for the tips. More work ahead!
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Skullpixie I love it! Building my fan base! So maybe throwing it out there is the ultimate time saver! Yup it’s what I love to do, deal with it and move on. Maybe I’m just missing my ex and how supportive he was. He would get very excited for me when I got a new move or did a good freestyle etc. His cheerleading will be missed. I’ve lost my #1 fan 🙁
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This is cracking me up because it sounds like a familiar question. I was always looking for something non-pole to help me with pole and I asked my instructor what exercise I could do to get my v-inverts looking better and her response (very deadpan) was: do more v-inverts.
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It could also have been due to time of month. Actually if that was the problem I’d be quite relieved because it is nice to get that caffeine rush before poling. Really helps my inverts lol!
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Not true. Everyone has their own physical issues they have to incorporate and overcome. Every poler I’ve ever talked to has an area they struggle with. The most amazing pole dancers will complain of a lack of flexibility they struggle with (shoulders, back, hips, etc) a strength in some area they wish they had, or a fear they have to overcome.
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You’ve only been doing this for 7 months so I’d say you’re doing great! Have you practiced inverting and then releasing your legs down into an open V? I asked my instructor which exercises I should do to get my aerial V inverts (and just making my invert pretty in general) and her answer was- just keep practicing inverting! The more you work on the move you want the more strength you will build.
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I had a similar thing happen. My studio was doing a showcase and neither of my parents were coming. I just didn't think they would be comfortable going. But then my mom asked to come and so I got her a ticket. And then at the last minute my dad asked to come too. I realized he had felt left out all along! He said he had never missed any of my shows (plays, etc) and as long as I wasn't doing anything crazy that I wouldn't want him to see (which of course I wasn't)… It was kind of a strange situation at first but I was so glad he came and he was in awe of the strength and has been so supportive of pole ever since.
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I had a similar thing happen. My studio was doing a showcase and neither of my parents were coming. I just didn't think they would be comfortable going. But then my mom asked to come and so I got her a ticket. And then at the last minute my dad asked to come too. I realized he had felt left out all along! He said he had never missed any of my shows (plays, etc) and as long as I wasn't doing anything crazy that I wouldn't want him to see (which of course I wasn't)… It was kind of a strange situation at first but I was so glad he came and he was in awe of the strength and has been so supportive of pole ever since.