Elyse Hauke
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So glad to hear that you are experiencing some pain relief and that you are recovering. Back pain is one of the worst things I have ever had to deal with. Still working on my own issues, but thankfully, my back pain this time around on the pole is nowhere near where it was when I first started. All in all, pole has been the best thing for my back. Inversions have helped reduce pressure and even though the work is strenuous, the strength gains have done my back a great service. Keep us posted on your continued recovery!
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Judy,
I saw this at the best time possible. I am also in need of an flexy accountability buddy. PM me if you are still interested. -
This place sounds amazing!!!!! I would think that a waterproof spray on sunblock would be the best way to go. Anytime I have ever used a spray on I couldn’t tell I had anything on my skin; no slip, no grease, sweat proof and it dries pretty much on contact. While I can’t say that I have used it for outdoor aerial stuff, given my experience with it, its the only recommendation I have.
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Sending love and light in her memory.
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The band she is using is a ballet band. There are several different companies that offer them on Amazon. They have a multitude of uses as seen here but are meant to be used as a stretching aid. I ordered one to aid with resistance for my box split. I thought it added a little too much pressure on my back (previous injury) so I returned it. I have other stretching devices that will do the same thing for the other stretches so it wasn’t as useful to me. Ultimately, its an awesome flexibility tool and is very durable. They usually run about $20.
Here’s a few links: http://www.amazon.com/Ballet-Stretch-Band-Frank-Frog/dp/B01A3ACJ00/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1462465235&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=ballet+band&psc=1
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Summerthyme,
I am so sorry to hear that you are having such struggles right now. While I am not yet at the point of menopause (35 years old) I can totally relate to the issues you are having in terms of energy level and depression.
I suffer from severe migraines and found out a few years ago that I have hypothyroidism. I started gaining weight like crazy and my energy level just drained down to nothing. My intense school schedule didn’t help matters either. While I still feel that my issues are still not being managed properly by my doctors, I have found some things that have been really helpful in increasing my energy levels and metabolism.
I echo what Runemist and several others have said about nutrition. Eating the right amounts of food at the right times is extremely important. When I decided to get my butt off the couch and start fighting, I started using myfitnesspal to track my intake and macros. At first I went with the suggestions the site offered based on my height, weight and fitness goals. Yes, I did want to lose weight, but my main goal was to start eating the right way so I could work toward feeling better and offset my physical conditions. While food/exercise trackers are helpful and I would recommend them to anybody no matter how old or where they are with their fitness journey, I will say that these are just guidelines and are not necessarily “one size fits all.” More research is needed to ensure that you are getting the right nutrition. Poledance is a mix of both aerobic and anaerobic exercises and requires a good balanced diet in order to increase strength and ability.
For several years now, I have been EXHAUSTED and feeling sick all the time!!!! Since I stopped poling I have had a lot of life issues and a great deal of anxiety and depression. When I started exercising and poling again again about 2 months ago, I still felt horrible no matter what I did. i just chocked up to my body needing time to readjust but that wasn’t the case.
I finally started looking at my carb and protein intake and found that I was getting enough carbs but wasn’t even eating half the amount of protein I should have been based on my activity level. While there isn’t much you can do about your long hours on your feet, you can control what you put in your body for fuel. So this would be my first suggestion to you as far as improving your energy level if you are not already meeting your body’s requirements in your daily intake.
As soon as I started eating more protein, I felt an increase in energy immediately. I have also seen vast improvement in muscle recovery. I have also limited my caffeine and alcohol intake. Not sure if that is a factor here, if so, it is something to consider.
My second piece of advice is to take the time to stretch and focus on breathing. I really notice a difference in how I feel overall when I take just 5 minutes to consciously breathe, stretch and center myself. I work full time, go to school and take care of everything around the house. That doesn’t leave much time for workouts much less, time to relax. That was another huge factor aside from the physical issues I was battling. The point here for me isn’t just for flexibility but my state of mind. No matter how busy I am, I have to remind myself to make time to take that 5 mins for myself. That laundry basket and dishes can wait!
Oh yes, and hydration. Staying hydrated and increasing my water intake has also helped a great deal. Again, don’t know if this is a factor but something to consider.
It is extremely important to speak to your doctor about the issues you are having. Many of the suggestions we have made here are a baseline for what you can control and what you can do for yourself to complement or support the advice of your doctor(s.)
Unfortunately, a lot of these symptoms may just be a part of the menopause and will have to be managed as best as you can until the symptoms subside. The depression you are feeling may be compounding these symptoms greatly. Try to take one thing at a time. Like I said I have battled with severe anxiety and depression for most of my life. Being on the couch for extended periods of time due to complete exhaustion has really taken a toll on my body. Slowly but surely, now that I am forcing myself to get up and move, even if it is for 5 minutes, I am seeing more and more progress, feeling less depressed and anxious, and actually have more energy to do the things that make me happy and feel good about myself.
Be patient and kind to yourself, while you work to figure out a solution. Don’t give up. If nothing else, I hope you can at least leave this message with some comfort in knowing you are not alone.
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So far…I have reached out to Dry Hands and Tite Grip. I asked if their products or ingredients at any point in the manufacturing process are tested on animals by the companies themselves or by their suppliers. Tite Grip responded “Not a chance.” Dry Hands simply responded “No.”
I plan to contact Cramer, Mighty Hands, Itac (they claim they are organic but that doesn’t necessarily mean cruelty-free,)and GRRIP. Please feel free to contact your favorite grip aid company and post their testing policies and share their responses.
If you are concerned about your favorite grip aid’s testing policy and don’t see it listed here, let me know. I will do my best to contact them and find out!
I am simply posting this information for those who are interested, but would like to take this opportunity to raise awareness for the welfare of the furry creatures in the world and invite everyone to start thinking about the products they use and consider increasing your support for cruelty-free companies.
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one of the best titles for a discussion I have ever seen!
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I would be interested in joining tiny chat for multi group meets if this is still going on. I know this thread is a bit old but thought I would chime in anyway.
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AH! Didn’t mean to delete my comment, at any rate, I just ran across Webmaster’s post. Sorry to hear this, but totally understand the reasoning behind it. I was an avid user in chat and truly would like to see it return to it’s former glory. Thanks for the response Veena.
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If not, I will be sure to contact several companies and make a list of those who are cruelty-free just in case anyone is interested.
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@legs4days- well a big welcome back to you too! Sorry to hear you were having some of the same struggles.
I have been feeling really good about my progress but then sometimes I think about how good I would be if things didn’t pan out the way they did or think man that move used to be so easy for me but know I don’t have the strength for it yet or it hurts to hold for longer than a few seconds. Ah, the joys of embracing prep work and practicing patience.
5 years is a long time and I sometimes I feel sick to my stomach about it. So I let myself grieve over it for about 5 mins and then focus on the positive and enjoy the fact that I am back and I am not truly starting over from ground zero. So happy to know that I still have a home with plenty of veeners to share my passion with.
I am sure that if I can manage to keep up the way I have been with my weight loss and training that I will be close to where I was in a just a few months. I am sure the same will hold true for you too! Congrats on finding your way back to SV. Can’t wait to follow you progress and cheer you on!
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Fantastic!!! I will be sure to post something there soon!!!
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So… I have compiled quite a few videos on these playlists but I make no claims as to the effectiveness or level of quality as I have not personally screened or attempted to follow along with all of these videos in their entirety. Many of them are full length routines while other may be 15 mins or less but offer varying information and stretches for varying skill levels. As always, begin any exercise or physical activity with care. Many of these videos are very high quality and conducted by professionals so peruse around and see if you find anything that is helpful. Now that I am back in full swing and working on flexibility again I will be trying more of these videos out. I will continue to add videos as I find them and delete the ones that aren’t
I couldn’t figure out how to move videos from playlist to playlist so here are two different links. I apologize if there are any duplicates. If anyone has any they have enjoyed or would like to add, perhaps we can curate an amazing master playlist? Links enclosed below.
I will also note that the Resistance Stretching With Dara Torres(olympic swimmer) or the series Stacy Nemour(martial arts background)has put out are also very good resources. Bob Cooley has a book called the Genius of Flexibility which is very good as well as other resources such as video archives and dvds @ thegeniusofflexibility.com
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLijAwcQ8hcQJxBn1G6958kZ8RcRVoqsA7
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLijAwcQ8hcQJxBn1G6958kZ8RcRVoqsA7
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vegaspole89- I will be happy to post a link. I just looked and realized my videos are spread out over 2 different accounts. I will organize it and post it in the next day or two.