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That is the grip I am using at the moment for prep x
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Thank you Veena. Yes I have your app so will have a look at the lessons x
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Off the pole I like to do reverse crunches (pike, straddle) really lifting those hips towards the ceiling. If you have pull up bar, you can do knee tucks etc. Also v sit, L sit, you can try sitting in a straddle and lift your legs up, or use yoga blocks to move them over them. Hth
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Thank you! I think with me it’s the confidence and as you said skill. It’s strange how for example I can do extended butterfly in the studio, with teacher being present and filming so not actually standing right next to me but when on my own I cannot bring myself to do it (even if I have my hubby helping). I think you are right adding more pole is probably bring more benefit until I feel more safe on my own and then I can start hoop I suppose x
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Thank you for you reply. I just realised that I should have put aerial hoop/lyra (not just hoop) as it’s confusing. I totally agree with hula hooping, not great at it but amazing warm up thumb ðŸ‘
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Thank you ladies. I think it’s mental block. I have been doing your routine for couple of weeks alongside my usual weight lifting, but definitely not consistent. I think I will have to put more effort into making time for handstand specific training and definitely try to get my elbowstand freestanding. I am not particularly worried about pressing into handstand but just not being so scared of handstands as I know it will stop me from further progress in a long run. There is so many routines in your app that sometimes I get ahead of myself and want to do it all.
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I have top and shorts from them and happy with it. I have been looking for another outfit from them but very hard to find it here in the UK. Apparently they moved their production to China so couple of online shops stopped stocking they as they quality decreased x
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I also use stretch it app and like it, although I find it difficult to keep up with it. I have Alethea Austin pure splits dvd too and it’s really good and definitely I have noticed a difference in my split training.
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Thank you!
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Thank you so much for the advice. I shall pay more attention to how I position it x
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I have got mat that is 4 inches thick. I bought it from ebay (I am in the UK) as it was the cheapest I could find. So far I am happy with it. Personally I thought that investing in thicker mat will be worth for the future even if I don’t need it at the moment x
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I am very often feeling like I am too tired to workout or pole. As already suggested I say to myself I will just do quick workout and 99% of time once endorphins start flowing I keep going. Also good music helps x
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Mine does exactly the same. I was worried about it but it’s not moving so I just left it x
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So I have now tried to loosen it and checked again if it’s straight. It’s not perfectly straight but it will not get any better. Still the same problem. Contacted the xpole helpline, so I suppose will have to wait till tomorrow now to get a reply x
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I have been doing the beginner moves in addition to my weekly session (I do 1 to 1 for various reasons). I like to go through them in more depth really focusing on the technique. Veena gives you different tips and I feel like I am really getting the hang of it. I also look at the bonus moves section if I want to try something new, there are still some beginner moves in there or you could do the combos/routines in there. I tend to leave inverted moves to do in my session as at the moment I need a spotter but hopefully one day I will put my brave pants on I do it on my own (and crash mat of course) x
