Tigerschic041721
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It seems like there weren’t very many this year! Maybe everyone’s just late or on some other social network? I enjoyed the “pole project” video on FB.
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Could be over gripping like a death grip!?
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I agree it sounds like you are doing A LOT and possibly overtraining – even flexibility classes still work the muscles. It’s hard to take rest days and fight the urge to pole, etc. but your body will thank you for it. Often times I find I cme back much stronger after a day or so of rest and the trick I was working on comes much easier muscle wise the first couple of days after the off period. I’m sure you will get it back good luck!
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As a student, I too stopped attending several studios for this lack of proper progression. The classes were too random so nothing ever lead to something else. The tricks were cool in theory but you have to have the in between stuff down to do it safely and none of that was ever touched on – same here when voicing concerns it was brushed off. Some of the girls would end up getting it by throwing their weight around or trying to awkwardly spot each other but that’s just not safe in my eyes – assistance should be coming from the instructor even if that means taking a step back to the necessary in between moves once you see the majority needs to master that first. As an instructor, I am glad our studio switched over to a level progession where each move builds on something that was already learned. With that said, I get a TON of girls who have the “I’m the exception” mindset. Every now and then one is the exception and that’s cool but the majority are not. Even if a somewhat experienced poler is coming from another studio, I think the progressions/levels/pre-reqs should be respected at the new studio because each and every one is different. At least try scheduling a time to evaluate what’s been previously learned to be placed in the correct class. Doing something that our bodies are truely not prepared for puts everyone at risk (students, instructor, & studio).
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On this note, does anyone have tips on instructing kids? I’ve been asked to do private lessons but am not sure where to start…obviously leave out the sexy stuff and focus on more ballet/acro type of material but I’m def no gymnast! I wish I had taken gymnastics as a kid for personal pole goals but now especially for teaching kids. My 2 y/o niece loooveees coming over for “ring around the rosie” on the pole, bouncing and somersaults on the crash mat – of course she has no idea what it’s all about but she can’t stop talking about it when she’s away and already I see that crazy kid stength they all have when she lifts herself up.
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Wow shoog that is a great way of putting it as shutting down. I have felt the exact same before! I was initially eating what I thought was healthy (see: marketing) and when I realized how horrid that stuff was I just felt so lost and stopped to where I wasn’t eating enough. That backfired real quick to weight GAIN and an unhappy mental state in a starving brain and body – that is no way to live! I’ve realized that real food with the occasional, typically social, treat provides balance not to mention favorable weight benefits. With all the knowledgeable members here I think we will get it right together and figure out a healthy relationship with the food we eat 🙂
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I love shoebuy.com they always have good prices and sales going on plus free returns if they don’t fit because that would suck!
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I don’t ever research the kind of poles before I go. I care most about quality instruction I can learn from. But I see how poles could be a factor in deciding whether or not to become a member at a studio.
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@Nina we get this comparison all the time for shakeology! I love the beachbody company but for the price on a regular basis I get where you are coming from. One of the best alternatives based on a nutrient dense profile would be the RAW meal from garden of life. With the main difference being SO is derived from whey (unless you use the vegan version) while RAW products are plant based and also has a nicer price tag.
If you are interested in specifically a lean whey protein look for one with low sugar that is not toooo high in calories or fat…Dymatize is a good option here. A lot of bikini competitors use this for a lean physique to get in more protein while balancing their remaining nutrients through whole foods (cooking/meal prep).
There are def a few other good options out there if you have any specific needs I am happy to help further I feel like I’ve tried them all through trying to find my ideal nutrition over the years!
@jivet I have recently doubled my protein intake as well it can be hard to get it all in without stomach irritation for some (me included). Aside from a few plant based proteins that I don’t notice any upset, there are some unflavored proteins you can cook with or mix into foods during the day in smaller portions that will help with that. Again everyone has specific wants/needs but one of my favorite unflavored is vege fuel by twin labs. I don’t use it daily since it is soy based but it’s great if I just need to hit my protein goal for the day I can cook it with eggs to make them fluffy or add to yogurt etc with no stomach upset since there is other substance with it in the digestion process.
There is a relatively new protein available on the market I believe it’s humapro “for humans” that is apparently used in hospitals due to ease of digest. My only personal issue with it was one extra ingredient similar to an aspartame that “may” trigger headaches but I don’t know if it’s even enough to worry since it wasn’t enough to even list the amount. This one is more like the consistency of the bcaa water drinks.I love the Myfitnesspal app it is so helpful to actually see your daily nutrition percentages and what changes you can make throughout the day to be healthier. Another way to learn portion control in a healthy visual way without calculations is the containers provided in beachbody’s 21 day fix program. Even if you don’t do the workouts (which I think are great) the investment is worth it for those containers and the knowledge of how to use them. It really puts things in perspective once you fill the containers and then dump them on your regular plate or daily tupperware. You can really see which areas to tweak to be healthy overall (some you can enjoy more and some you’ll learn to use at the right times to satisfy). Eventually the goal is to stop using the containers because you will know what is good/bad too much/too little in daily situations.
But strawberry is so right that a protein supplement alone won’t build or tone unless it’s used the right way in daily nutrition and with some activity that makes your muscles hungry for the fuel you are putting in! -
Nina what goal(s) are you hoping to acheive by supplementing with protein and do you have any diet/nutrition requirements? I ask because everyone is different in these areas and therefore may be more happy with different products. My husband has started a small nutrition store and while I’m sure we could ship/get whatever you need I would mostly love to help since I am very conscious of nutrition for myself and have worked at several nutrition stores over the years…with that said I’m an advocate of as much whole food nutrition as possible but I know supplements can be very helpful in a pinch or for certain lifestyles. Anyway feel free to pm if you’d like not sure if public may be too personal but here works too 🙂
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Does anyone have a legit online 200 RYT program they can recommend? I’m really interested in a cert program but they are all far away or would require taking way too much time off of my job which unfortunately is not a possibility at this time. I’ve come across a couple online programs however they do not offer official certification rather a certificate of completion and are still pretty pricey at that. I suppose this may not matter as I am hoping to teach in a small studio environment but I would prefer the real deal. Are there programs that offer more than one style or are they just all separate like I’ve seen so far? I really would like to incorporate different styles in my teaching such as fit, restorative, hammock, flow, etc and eventually kids. TIA
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I call this a swivel but who knows lol. I always teach the sitting back version where it goes to the bum instead of the lower back. It just feels more natural to me. The only way I can even get it to my lower back as you mention is to look way back at the same time which feels weird to me. It can just be your variation on the move 🙂 there’s not an absolute right or wrong in pole (unless It’s something dangerous) but I try to teach my girls to go with their natural movement which can often be incorporated say for choreography the same way the original move was planned to. But of course I hope your instructor can give you more tips for this particular version you seek – maybe a light bulb tip will come on and she will have one for you next time sometimes it takes a fresh look at it to see what will help a student. Good luck!
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Thank goodness it’s not just me and its brought to light that “that shit hurts” lol! It seems like it’s always passed off as if you “should” have one or both but it’s never actually been focused on in any classes or curriculum near me. For the life of me I feel like I cannot get the leg hangs even though it’s made to seem easy/basic. Mostly for pain but also feel very insecure with the grip so need to practice more but am interested to follow this thread thanks for posting!
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Do you (honestly) practice both sides evenly? I say honestly bc I know before I would think I was mirroring my practice on both sides but really thinking about it I wasn’t especially if someone is like “do that again” it’s instinct to revert to my dominate side. Anyway this could be the culprit….overtraining one side can cause tight muscles to pull on the one side and not balance out on the other resulting in pain in the weaker side even if not trained as much. I’m not in the medical field but Hopefully I’m paraphrasing correctly what was told to me by my chiro (I have this same pain you mention). Eventually in the extreme circumstance the spine can start to move in ways we definitely don’t want it to. Also any pre-existing conditions may be adding to your irritation such as scoliosis for example. A lacrosse or golf ball for myofascial release in this area does wonders for the pain. If you see a masseuse who really understands this area (apparently a lot don’t) that can also help immediate pain.
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I feel the same as tacha only I don’t have the honor of claiming ownership (although I do know that comes with its own burden at times). Tacha what do you do to keep your content fresh aside from flip flopping instructor schedules – as in how the heck do you find the time among all the other studio responsibilities and the separate regular job etc to add new (even aside from the issue of finding your own practice time)? Polekat that’s a really good idea for the volunteer. I’ve wanted to open a studio but know there wouldn’t be funding to pay an employee….I’m wondering if the “volunteer” would be a legit thing though for services exchanged and how much management is really allowed before it’s an actual employee? Just curious if anyone has exp or insight on this