calipolepixie
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SAME thing happened to me this past week practicing the SG Butterfly, I posted about it as well. I blame myself because it was my first time doing it and I may have over done it by practicing it multiple days in a row, which I've heard and read is a big no no when you are learning new SG or TG moves that you have never done before. Youre supposed to give your wrist and arm time to rest like a day or two I think it is otherwise you over strain the tendons and muscles (same with shouldermount). I learned my lesson that hard way.
I used a infrared ultrasonic massager on it 2x a day and wrapped it up at night and it felt better after a couple of days. I don't think we are doing anything wrong form wise, I just think our arms and wrist were not used to the new movement and retailiated. Kinda like when you learn a new side or hip hold and that part hurts for a few days–new muscles being used=pain at first…once you get used to doing it, I figure you wont have the pain anymore 🙂
Wrist wraps/supports are supposed to be a big help with lessening the wrist arm strain though, so try that if it continues to bother you. I would also say do more wrist strengthening exercises as well.
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Congrats! So many recently pregnant gals popping up on SV! You guys should start a preggo pole buddies group 😉
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I pole, & hoop here & there. Hoping to get into lyra & silks soon. I’m lucky there are several places in Los Angeles that offer all sorts of aerial arts. Just need to find the time and $$$ to do it all.
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You could be anemic when was the last time you had bloodwork done?
Depression and stress can also cause fatigue and sleepiness(alot of people just want to sleep and or have no energy to do anything when they are depressed)
Also your thyroid could be an issue as someone else mentioned. I just recently found out that I have a low thyroid, which totally explained my recent extreme fatigue & sleepiness through most of the day. I've been taking homeopathic supplements for my thyroid which has helped some but I still have to fight the fatigue and still force myself to pole at home or Zumba some days.
Getting checked out by your doctor just to be on the safe side wouldnt be a bad idea 😉
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When I have a slow week, I do:
Pole at a studio 1x a week but 1x a month I try and go 2x a week.
Try to practice whatever we learned in class that week at home 1-2x a week.
I try and workout to Aletheas DVD's 1x a week
Zumba 1x a week
I do stretching, push ups & sit ups a couple times each day
I have a grip exerciser that I use a couple times a day
If I have a busy week, I only do the Zumba and my studio class.
That's it, but I am hoping to add Lyra to my workouts soon. I'd also eventually like to learn silks…I want to be an aerial arts diva!!!
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I had the peekaboo and the carmen electra pole…wish I had just saved the $$$ that I spent on those 2 and just gotten my xpole right off the bat instead. They both were HORRIBLE–cut my hands up, started to bend and bulge and whenever I tried to do inverts, they always moved majorly(the peekaboo even fell 2x!) even though my husband bolted them into the ceiling. I never felt safe at all. My xpole has been the greatest, no issues whatsoever.
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I have tried spin couple of times & I dont like it but eventually I do want to learn on spin mode though. you will get it, it just takes time, practice & patience
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The poles are 45 @ the studio I go to & I have a 50 @ home. I too have a really hard time nailing moves on my 50, I always have. But I got the 50 originally because I felt it best to learn on the biggest pole available as most venues seem to have 50s. It is a struggle & I am dying to buy a TG 45 but trying to fight the urge
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Ive found that taking alleve/Advil before poling helps & soaking in an Epsom bath & then streching before bed lessens the soreness a great deal. Using my infrared ultrasonic massager on my legs, back & arms helps too.
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I tried this tonight…it helped a little but I still slipped but at least wasn't as slippery as it usually is, so that's good. I still used some dry hands as well. I'm going to give it another try at my next practice. I still have hope.
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I Just got The floorwork & fundamentals dvd. I like The floorwork dvd better out of The Two thougg. She breaks everything down really well which i like alot.
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I just got aletheas florwork DVD & its great!
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I love my lips(they are naturally big & full)
I love my legs
I love my boobies! -
The HD flip! Easy to use & great quality. Both my vids on my profile were shot on my flip. I love it!
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Also wanted to add to maybe try a grip aid like dry hands or the might grip gloves. I just started using dry hands and it helps alot. Also I just started using a grip exerciser and I have noticed a difference in my grip already. Someone posted a couple days ago, I think it was klaus and he uses 1 yellow old fashion dishwashing glove to help him with grip. I've heard of a few others using a dish glove too, I plan on trying it 🙂