dustbunny
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Your right, it is a touchy subject but don’t take it personally. As someone mentioned the warnings aren’t just for the op but because it is a public forum there may be beginners reading it who do not know of the dangers associated with the move. And I think that most of the people here would rather you ask questions if your unsure about something regarding twisted grip because it is so dangerous, rather than trying to figure it out on your own and risking injury. 🙂 The best way for us to help you though is to see a video of what your doing. Best of luck with this move it is so impressive when done well. I don’t have a link handy but there are some really good tutorials on YouTube that cover all the steps for conditioning and prep work before working the lift itself.
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It depends on your body and past workout experience. 60-90 min is great if you can handle that but not everyone can, especially if you’re new to exercising. 20-30 min may be all you can handle at first and that’s okay because stamina will improve with time. The important things to remember are to warmup well first, this will reduce your chances of injury and will help you sick to the pole. And do some light stretching after to help with post workout stiffness and soreness. What you do in between is up to you. 🙂 Remember to take rest days too, you may find light exercise like walking or some light yoga beneficial on your “rest” days. If you have veena lessons she has a few warm ups plus lessons on moves/transitions and stretching too. The 30 day take of is great for anyone at any level and will help you structure your workouts.
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This was too great not to share! I want to be this woman when I am eighty.
Also I just adore the look she gives Simon when he buzzed them, like he is sooooo beneath her. 🙂 At least he apologized. Lol -
This is not a “pretty” solution, but I know that my heavy duty rubber boots stick like glue! LOL
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The bad things I have heard coming out about crossfit are mostly (imho) trainer based rather than the training itself. And i don’t care if they’re “certified” or not. There are great fitness pros without certs and very poor ones with them. If you have a good trainer that focuses on form and proper body mechanics over weight increases or reps than you (at least in theory) should be fine. Also be aware of your own body and if any exercise hurts or doesn’t look right for your body don’t let any one force you into it. I think the same theory applies to pole (or any sport), if your instructor tells you to do a butterfly when you can barely hold an inverted crucifix you are being set up for not only failure but the potential for serious injury.
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Definitely start video taping yourself if you don’t already. Even if you don’t want to share it with anyone that is okay. It will allow you to see what you actually look like vs. What you think you look like. Then go back to basics start with simple transitions and basic spins, really focus on pointing your toes, straightening your legs fully, or what your hands are doing, and of course doing it with a natural relaxed looking smile. By going back to basic moves you won’t have to think about where you’re hands and feet go because your muscle memory already knows that, you can put the extra effort and thought into making it all look fantastic. Then do it a thousand times ha ha ha. As far as flow and grace goes… practice practice practice. I was about as graceful as a newborn giraffe when I started pole nearly 5 years ago. Now I find myself stunned by my own videos sometimes.
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I don’t have children either but I think you did fine. I don’t think it’s okay to go into specific details about sex and pregnancy with someone else’s child, that’s their business to decide when they think is the right time. But I also don’t think it’s good to lie to them either. I think for her age you struck a very good balance of being both honest and discreet.
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Either way is fine. I tip to lower leg as well, and I think I learned that trick from an old veena lesson that has since been updated! 🙂
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Just bought some Cramer’s firm grip to try too! I’m always looking for more options. 🙂
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Tite grip is pretty good but I like dgp even better now!
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I just want to agree with everything that has been said, and to add that after almost 5 years of poling I have only lost 10-15lbs! …BUT… I have dropped 4 pant sizes, shrunk in the waist and hips, and gained tons of muscle mass all over my body. Focus on the positives, scales suck as they do not tell the whole story. You are doing great, so don’t give up. 🙂
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LOL the female anchor couldn’t stop doing that fireman spin once she realized she could do it!
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Ooh I haven’t tried it on my feet yet… maybe I will be able to do a cupid now!
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I use a hair dryer to warm my pole in the winter.
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All I can think of is at that speed it’s a good thing she doesn’t throw up, it would be everywhere! Ewwww