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  • chemgoddess1

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    November 27, 2009 at 4:06 pm in reply to: S.A.D.

    I know I will get flamed for this but tanning at least once a week really helps me with this. Usually by February my husband and I were at the verge of divorce until we both started tanning during the winter.

    Also, they have just come out with the compact fluorescents for reptiles that duplicate the sun. The bulbs run about $15 a piece but it may be worth it to replace some of your bulbs in the house with them.

  • chemgoddess1

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    November 27, 2009 at 4:00 pm in reply to: Getting professional pole pictures.

    Can’t help with poses but try to remember to point your toes!

  • chemgoddess1

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    November 26, 2009 at 9:31 pm in reply to: What’s this grip…and how do you do it?!

    If I remember correctly she is a contortionist.

  • chemgoddess1

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    November 24, 2009 at 7:25 pm in reply to: Looking for "Pussy cat dolls" type clothing

    I do not see anything super unique about their clothing. Most of it looks like items just thrown together. Places like Rue21, Deb, Charlotte Ruse, etc have all sorts of inexpensive lingerie. Places that you would not even think have cute things that could be put together (walmart and target have some really cute lingerie for dirt cheap). Don’t look for an outfit already put together but for things that would work together.

    Not that this is pussycat dolls-ish but last year for a Christmas party this is what I wore:

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    The green and white top was from Rue 21, the "shorts" are undies from Target, the socks are from Target, shoes were from Dots, I wore my red push up bra which is from Walmart and the beads were leftovers from Mardi Gras.

    If you see something on sale buy it. I have a belt that I have yet to put with an outfit but it it looks like one of the expensive leather belly cinchers but it was only $5.

  • chemgoddess1

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    November 24, 2009 at 12:04 am in reply to: shoe dilemma 🙁

    The only time I dance in shoes if is we are out at a club and they happen to have a pole. I will say though my balance has been off on some tricks due to the weight of the shoes (I mostly wear boots).

  • chemgoddess1

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    November 23, 2009 at 8:26 pm in reply to: Resistance Stretching–Check This Out!!!!

    PNF stretching confuses me as there seems to be so many variations even when it comes to the same PNF techniques!

    But I was under the impression that even with CRAC it’s against a static force provided by the trainer and this resistance stretching seems to be against a moving resistance provided by the trainer as the athelete contracts while the trainer pulls them though full range of motion?

    Ummm…..yeah, it is as confusing to me.

    The example I gave elsewhere was with a straddle stretch. In PNF you would either have someone pulling you from the front or pushing down on you from above. In pushing down from above you would be resisting, however much of it would involve your back. From the front it would be a lot in your shoulders and back. In the Cooley method you would pull yourself toward the floor with your hands on your ankles while at the same time trying to push the backs of your legs into the floor.

  • chemgoddess1

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    November 23, 2009 at 5:09 pm in reply to: Resistance Stretching–Check This Out!!!!

    Empy, I was just discussing the difference between PNF and resistance stretching on another forum. It is similar to CRAC PNF. It is not until the upper level stretches that a partner is needed.

  • chemgoddess1

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    November 22, 2009 at 10:53 pm in reply to: X Pole and textured ceilings

    I can comment on minimum space…..put on your tallest shoes and then stand next to the wall with your arm stretched above your head. The height to the top of your hand is the space you need around your pole, especially if you are planning on doing any flying moves.

  • chemgoddess1

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    November 22, 2009 at 10:50 pm in reply to: POLE BURN OUCH!!!

    I have my pole in my garage but I am in NE Ohio. I have a heated garage but it takes quite a bit to warm my pole in the winter. In the summer it is super grippy on warm and humid days. Also if the pole is too cold then I have issues with condensation between the cold pole and my warm skin and I have no grip whatsoever. If a cooler pole works for you then I say go for it!

  • chemgoddess1

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    November 21, 2009 at 3:33 pm in reply to: "Costume" contest in Jamaica

    You look much more at ease in that video than you did in your earlier one. Looks like the week was a blast!

  • chemgoddess1

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    November 21, 2009 at 2:54 pm in reply to: Video Title and Description Editing Glitch

    Maybe try deleting your browser history ? I see all of your videos as (month) Challenge.

  • chemgoddess1

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    November 21, 2009 at 2:05 pm in reply to: Visiting Akron ohio… good studios?

    Let me know when you are heading up and I will join you!

  • chemgoddess1

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    November 20, 2009 at 2:48 pm in reply to: moves to teach a beginner..

    If I am at a club and there is a pole there are always girls asking me to show them how to do something. I will show them fireman, front hook and usually some wall work (frisk to turn keeping head on wall to wall slide). I love the look on someone’s face when they spin for the first time!

  • chemgoddess1

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    November 20, 2009 at 1:09 pm in reply to: Visiting Akron ohio… good studios?

    At which studio?

  • chemgoddess1

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    November 20, 2009 at 12:21 am in reply to: straight edge help

    And again, I can do this but not an aysha (or should I say a proper aysha-away from the pole). I don’t get it.

    Working on headstands and handstands really helped me get the core strength for this. I have been doing handstands against the pole and then trying to get all parts of my body off the pole and just balancing. Some days I can hold it longer than others but every time I pole I do this. I have just recently started doing headstands just on a mat, going from tripod into a headstand.

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