jsheridan
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You close the leg you opened so you are in a pike, reach the top hand back up (that would be behind your leg in a normal allegra), then flip your hips. If you still need a video, I can do one tomorrow.
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Allegra->superman->however you want to get to your cupid
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@HonieT There are several Certs that offer a special one for working with special populations. NSCA definitely does, and either NASM or ACSM do as well, possibly both at this point. If that is your preferred population, those would be good to explore. I think its really important to figure out where you want to go with it, then do research as to what fits your needs the best. Certs are expensive to get and maintain, so you want to get the most for your money and be sure it is worth it to you. I invest probably $1000 at minimum to maintain my certification (NSCA) every time I need to recertify.
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Basically, it depends on the level of seriousness. Some certs are harder/more expensive to get and maintain. You are also usually paid more for these. If you are doing it for yourself/part time, you are probably better off with one of the less expensive and easier certs. They dont always pay off if you are doing a few hours a week. NSCA-CSCS is the hardest to get/maintain, but one of the most highly regarded by well educadated people. ACSM is similar, slightly easier to maintain but also very highly rated. ACSM is a little more A&P (probably better for nursing etc) while NSCA is more program development/exercise form/strength and conditioning based. NSCA is also a little more athlete based, but the same principles apply, just on a scaled down level for the average exerciser.
NASM is probably next, not quite as difficult to get or maintain, but still very good. Its a has more “personal trainer” info, such as client interaction and sales (the others have this as well). The A&P and Program structure for optimum results is a little less in depth than the others, but has all the info you need to be a successful trainer.
ACE is probably the most popular. It is easier to get and maintain (and less expensive), while being slightly less in depth. It definitely covers all the basics. Most places will accept ACE certs, unless they are a very fancy club with high standards. When hiring, I was hesitant of interviewing people with ACE certs. People who think being a trainer is cool without wanting to do work usually have ACE. That is not to say all people with ACE fit that category, but I always interviewed carefully to see where they fit. There are many good trainers with ACE certs.
AFAA does great group ex, their PT cert is lacking. Any “weekend cert” is not worth your time, unless for personal knowledge. The others are not as reputable.
I can answer any other questions as well, if I missed any you were wondering about!
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As a personal trainer and a former health and wellness director who hired trainers I have a lot of input. What is your goal with the certification? Side job? personal development? Full time career? it varies greatly depending on what you want it for.
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For photos, depending on where you are you can do service trades. Some places have photographers looking to update their portfolio and some are willing to trade for personal training time. If you post something on a photographers forum about trading, you may find someone.
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As for music, gladiator type music or theme songs from certain moves/games work really well. Or ninja.
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People like Smamantha star, Zoraya Judd are both power polers who dont do much dance. I dont either, but I work on it a lot and do a lot of no pole allowed freestyles. If you are performing for students, etc then it doesnt matter as much, but the public likes stage presence. Not dance ability, but the ability to draw them in with eye contact, etc. And yes it does take practice. Not months, but years. If you keep working, some day it will come! I have been working on mine for 2 years, and its not there yet but much better than it was.
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I have the 4″ Mighty grip mat, and I highly recommend it! Not too expensive, but I thought it was better quality than the yoga direct. Granted, I have a studio so it needs to hold up more, but I love it. And it ships really fast for less than the others I have seen.
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It also depends if you are an employee or IC. You can write off more as an IC.
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From looking at the photos, your bottom leg seems to be on a different angle from the top. To go into it, the rotation comes from your shoulders/torso and your hips, but you keep your legs still. If your legs are changing angles, then you are trying to rotate by moving them. I hope that makes sense!
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I do think seeing the doctor is a good plan! Many running shoes are corrective to some degree, ie they prevent pronation, etc. They do marginally change your gait. Some are neutral, but not many. If you have bad knees in that sense, it can translate into pain in other parts of the body because you are favoring one. When my knee was injured (kicked by a horse) I got severe plantar fascitis because I was trying to minimize the stress in my knees so it went into other joints. This is extremely common, esp with legs because they are long, so a small deviation in your knee results in extreme deviation at the next joint up or down. I think a doctor who specializes in it will be able to watch you move to see what the cause may actually be.
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I have run about a dozen half marathons as well as one full. There are many potential causes, aside from the shoes that were discussed, and starting slow (ie if you just started poling and did 3 days of strengthening in a row, you could also hurt yourself), you mentioned you were intentionally compensating for your crooked gait. For some people, corrective shoes help because they are hitting the way you are “supposed” to. However, for me personally, I have crooked knees and run slightly crooked. If my shoes try to correct that, my feet/knees are in excruciating pain and I cant run for weeks. I am better in a mimalist shoe that lets my legs do what they naturally want to do. You say you go barefoot a lot, so if you are wearing a corrective shoe for the first time, you will be using muscles you are not used to and impacting your joints in a whole new way.
Also, what is your running surface? Concrete sidewalks are extremely hard and the impact can cause some pain. As can asphalt. Try running on a track or other softer surface for additional cushioning.
A last factor to consider is may just be running with poor form. You say this is your third run ever. Many people have poor running form that takes time to develop, so it might help to go to a specialist that can do a gait analysis. A running store (not a sporting goods store, but one specific for running) may be able to guide you. A local physical therapist may also be able to direct you to someone.
Hope that helps!
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I Love the butterfly idea! Were they just stickers or was it something else? I just want to make sure they stay up!
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Another similar tactic is to sit on the floor legs straight in front of you (like a pike, but sitting up straight) Then, contract your quads, trying to lifts your heel off the floor (NOT your entire leg, just your heels). Your knees should stay on the floor.