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I love this gal’s work. I think she has such a beautiful body that is mesmerizing to watch. If you search her on You Tube there are videos of her doing a photo shoot, and I even find that amazing. She does not hit an awkward pose throughout the whole thing, transitions and all. I imagine the photographers had frame after frame that was absolutely stunning. I also find her pole work beautiful in its fluidity. She makes it look so effortless.
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I have a Lil Mynx on carpet without any problems. It never moves at all. Only problems I have is some trouble with my dancing on carpet, like turns and floor work.
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Thanks for sharing. How inspiring!
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I video a lot and have from the beginning. Mostly I use my iphone and also pull stills from the video. I haven’t taken pics or video of flexy training because I rarely do any–even though I need to. I delete most of the video and keep a few stills but it helps me see what I’m doing well and what looks awkward, etc. I recently bought a GoPro so I use that occasionally but I’m not very good at using it yet so I tend to go back to my phone. If I ever lose my phone whoever finds it is going to think I am a serious narcissist since most of the pics on it are of me!
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I’ve been poling nine months and I’ve worked on static and spin right from the start. To me it just makes sense to do both just as I always practice all tricks on my strong side and my weak side.
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I don’t take mine down for any guests. Right after I got it we had some old college friends over that we hadn’t seen for years (all males) and my husband took the pole down (allegedly for my comfort although I doubt this). I didn’t think I would be, but I was miffed that it was down. I am ridiculously proud of it and what I have learned, and it bothered me that I suspect he might have been a little embarrassed about it. We had a discussion about it and if he was embarrassed, which he won’t admit, he’s over it now. I can’t think of who I would take it down for. I tell just about everyone I know that I pole. Mine’s in my bedroom simply because that was the highest ceiling with enough space so I think that probably makes some people a little uncomfortable but they’ll get over it–I’m not uncomfortable with it. I’ve had contractors in there and haven’t had any weird comments or anything–everyone has been cool.
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I don’t know who the Veener is but I love the idea of the pics at home. Wish he had done more!
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Jsheridan, I am very interested in your input as well as I have also considered getting certified. I am a nurse and would be interested in combining nursing with a training certification to be able to work in wellness/health coach/cardiac rehab type jobs. I might also consider some personal training on the side.
HonieT–sorry to hijack your thread. 🙂
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Meg, thanks for sharing. I hadn’t seen Mark Buhanstov before–I really like his style–very cool (and masculine).
Papaya, welcome! I agree that there’s no need to wait on buying a pole if losing weight is your concern–might as well get started–the weight loss will come. I’m looking forward to seeing who else fellow Veeners will suggest, but I’m sure you’ll develop your own masculine style.
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I’ve had mine since before I started poling so I can’t give advice about what is best with regard to poling. Mine are under the muscle and they don’t cause me any trouble. As Lilredrobinhoob said they do move a bit weirdly with pec muscle contraction but it’s mostly covered by clothing. Silicone wasn’t available when I got mine so I don’t know much about that either. Agree with Lilred that talking with your surgeon about your activities is the best way to determine which way to go. I would also recommend talking with more than one surgeon for an opinion.
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Becca did an awesome job and kudos to the news folks for giving it a try and not making any silly comments.
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Ditto many of the other comments. I have a 45mm Lil Mynx SS and I love everything about it EXCEPT that it is so dang slippery, especially this winter when the humidity is so much lower in my house. I love that it goes up and down in a second. I love that it’s one piece and goes from static to spinny in a flash. I think it’s beautiful even though it’s just a silver pole. However, I find it impossible to grip with thigh or knee without grip aid whether it’s warmed up or not and I have tried all the tricks on here. I have also tried all the cleaning ideas to no avail. Even with grip aid my thigh and knee holds are marginal. Relatively speaking I stick like glue to the brass Pole Danzers at my studio.
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I’m so jealous! I can’t get my husband to even try it.
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What exactly are you sanding your pole with–like what grit sandpaper?
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Lisa, I’m 44 years old and finding myself somewhat fragile for the first time. I have always been very sturdy, participating in all sorts of stuff, often with no training or preparation, and never getting hurt or sustaining any injury. However, about a year ago I started having some knee problems and find myself much stiffer and more in need of the chiropractor than I used to be after some of my activities. I’m afraid it might be just the way it goes. I am definitely more cautious in what I do now because I don’t want to sustain any injuries that will keep me from being active for the rest of my life. I still do nearly everything I want to do but I’m more thoughtful about it and take my time more than I would have before. I don’t think we’re too fragile to do the things we want to do but we may have to do them differently or think about how to do them to stay healthy.
I would imagine your doctor would have already thought about this but perhaps some screening tests for osteopenia or osteoporosis are in order just to make sure that’s not playing a part here–lab work, dexa scan type things.
I find my fragility frustrating too–hang in there.