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It’ll be a great way to force me to start working on them, anyways! I like the mix of levels, I think it gives us a lot of variety, keeping the challenge as a “challenge.”
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This looks great! I’m not sure that I’ll be able to do all of these moves (I sure haven’t worked on, let alone perfected, my shoulder stands), but the challenge looks… like a challenge!
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LisaKristin- I would say that your knee issue is the more pressing one. Do you know if it’s going to be a permanent injury, or one that can be treated with appropriate exercise? It’s really unfortunate when you have a problem like that and it keeps you from what you love.
When it comes to pregnancy, it’s… similar to the “fitness industry,” in that you’ll get all sorts of advice, ideas about what you should and should not do, what works for some people and what works for others… and it gets very confusing.
Traditionally, women are expected to become sedentary when pregnant. In fact, you can see this expressed in the Disney movie, Lady and the Tramp. The woman becomes pregnant, and can’t even touch the dog, let alone go for walks, or do house chores. This is why most women (and men, and some doctors) are so appalled by someone doing anything strenuous when pregnant- we’re conditioned to believe that said strain on the woman’s body would place strain on the baby.
I don’t know that there is any evidence supporting or refuting this. I intend to, eventually, look it up and see if there are actually any scientific studies on this. As I get closer to having my own children, the subject has become one of interest.
As I said, there will be a multitude of different opinions and beliefs around what you should and should not do while pregnant.
Best thing to do would be to listen to your doctor (as they have the most up-to-date information, as best as we can have it at this time), and listen to your body.
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Curiously, I’ve found sort of the opposite with running- but perhaps that’s because I have a really good stretch after each run! I’m closer to my splits than I have ever been (which isn’t that close if compared to others 😉 ), and I think a big part of it is that, when I run regularly, I also stretch regularly.
I’m already quite inflexible in the hamstrings, but I have also been trying to stretch those out more often (I do it after every run!), and they have been showing some very slow improvement, as well.
I can see why running would make most inflexible, as you’re working the muscles quite a bit, and if you don’t stretch properly, or very much, it can make you tight. That’s a common thing for the body! After some of my early runs, I was so stiff the next day I had to do “The Raptor Walk,” which is where you’re on your toes, and your knees and everything don’t actually want to fully extend or work properly. I add in the t-rex arms just because it adds to the illusion 😉 I didn’t really like doing The Raptor Walk around the house, so I started stretching more! It’s worked well 🙂I know I keep saying it, but… I’ll have proper pictures up soon. Promise 🙂 This weekend I’m gonna do it!
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Hookedonpole, I know how you feel! I just kept saying “Tomorrow, I’ll feel up to it!” Now I’m sick and about to travel to Arizona for a week. Oh well, I’ll be absolutely dying to get back on my pole when I get back! And, they have a weight room out there that I can use (and relax in, haha), so I’ll be getting my workout bug back. That’s the plan!
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Poledancefan, could you elaborate on this “opposition” between very strong muscles and flexibility? I’ve never heard that having flexibility could hinder being very strong- quite the contrary, I’ve heard that the two go very well together, as being flexible makes muscles more useful, and brings greater health to joints.
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Hi Gizy!
My own experience has been one of… relative progress, but it’s very slow. I don’t stretch all the time (only after running and pole), so my progress could be better, but I’m fairly happy with it.
It sounds like you’re making some great progress, and if you’re happy with it, then that’s all that matters! It’s nice to hear that you’re taking it easy- stretching is a tough one, because it can result in injury fairly easily if done wrong, or “too hardcore.”
I did also want to touch on something in this thread for everyone to think about, on this topic: It may take more than a year to get the splits.
Alethea Austin makes no qualms about her splits achievement taking at least two years of constant work.
It is wonderful to set yourself to working on it more, within reason, this year, BUT please don’t be disappointed if you don’t get your splits by Christmas. Some people get them naturally, some do not. We’re all built differently, and our bodies may all react differently to this sort of stimulus. -
I’m also going to be getting boyfriend to take my pictures, more than likely tonight or tomorrow. I’m only just getting back to proper exercise after my dental surgery! It seems to be all healed up now, and I CANNOT WAIT to get back on my pole!
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Cazzzz, I usually use “control – C” to copy, and “Control – V” to paste. You just hold down control and the letter while you’ve got the URL highlighted, and it’ll copy/paste for you.
What’s your Instagram name? Perhaps I could put it up for you, if you want 🙂 -
I got my day 2 http://instagram.com/p/xaciSdRGlu/?modal=true
and my day 3 http://instagram.com/p/xadCuYRGmj/?modal=true
I loved doing the body waves! Sometimes I get SO critical of myself when trying to dance, and I even criticize my body waves harshly… but, really, I love doing them, and I like seeing me do them! They’re one of the few things I really understood, and took to. 🙂 -
Thanks Veena! I like how you explained it all, and used a squatting position to help get used to the grip. I’ll be working on this one again soon!
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Hey there!
Motivation is a tricky thing- for a lot of people, the subject of “motivation” seems to be of one thing over the other- would rather sit on the couch and eat chips than work hard and pole dance. It’s the instant gratification over the long-term pride.
Changing your medication may take a while (up to a month) to settle in your system, and you may feel strangely for that time. I’m not sure how much research or information you have (or that your doctor had given you), but when it comes to medication that affects brain chemicals, they can be difficult to predict fully. Your lack of motivation may pass, or… it may not.
In any case, the difficulty often lies in how we talk to ourselves, and how we feel about what we’re doing. If, for example, I feel happier eating chips on the couch than I do when dancing, I’ll more likely sit and eat chips. Usually the thought process is somewhere along the lines of “These chips taste so good, they’re better than dancing.” Or, “I can dance later, I would rather just sit.” I often come up with excuses; “I’m tired today,” “I’ve had a rough week, I deserve a break,” “I’ll dance tomorrow.”
Motivation, from what I’ve seen, is as simple as getting off the couch. Physically moving, getting up, changing your actual circumstances, is the best way to do it. Even when you don’t feel like it, and you’ve got a thousand excuses and reasons, the truth is… you want to!
As my boyfriend always says, “Well, if you want to do it, then do it!”
Sometimes, it really is that easy.
Be gentle with yourself, know that your medication may take time to settle and your brain take time to acclimate to the drugs, but remember that you do WANT to dance. You’ll get there 🙂 -
My first pole was a Stainless Lil Mynx, and I live in a somewhat cold, and very humid climate. It got better with age, and for sure warming the pole up was definitely necessary!!
I think it’s perfectly acceptable for a newbie, because it’ll be gentler on your hands (spins on static pole won’t pull your skin quite so much), and it’ll teach you about the trials of grip 😉 Haha -
Mine is also on Instagram for now! So much cringing… but it will get better. My room will be cleaner, my workouts will happen again (once my face heals), and it’ll just be better!
Anyways, racing-driver excuses aside, I DID do it!
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Blaaah, I may not be able to start tomorrow. I’m not quite healed from my surgery, still have stitches, so I’m instructed “Not to do anything strenuous.”
Fireman spin isn’t so strenuous, but… I’d actually like to do cool things with it, so…. we’ll see. As soon as I’m back on the pole, I’ll have my videos up though!