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I used to have the Lil Mynx, I used without the pad but when I took it down after a month I had gouges in my hardwood floor (YES it did have the rubber feet, but the compression flattens out the rubber bringing the screws into direct contact with the floor. I had a haedwood expert take a look at my floor), so when I put it up again I had my son hold the pad and manually slide it while I was moving the pole in place.
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Veena is right regarding sets, if you are doing 3-4 sets of regular wt training you rest up to 3 minutes in between, if you do circuits you don't rest, however they are set up to work a different muscle so the muscle you just stressed gets a break. Example, doing a chest 1st, then something cardio, then legs, then triceps. The order is important for circuit. You need to know your muscle groups. 🙂
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OOPS!! I meant basis!! LOL
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I started at lighter wts, but increase each wo. I max out failure at anywhere from 4-7 reps depending on the day. Failure works best with higher wts preventing you from doing higher reps, that's the whole point, to push yourself to increase muscle. It works best for me because I have more recovery time in between lifting since I don't lift on a regular bass as I stated earlier. ex. my last DB chest bench press I maxed to failure with 35lbs at 6 reps.
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There are a few types of weight training. Wt training with sets, circuit, and Failure. Failure is pushing yourself on an exercise until you can no longer do it with good form or control, in other words you've pushed your muscle to the point of failure. This method is used by allot of bodybuilders, and allot of them believe it is the best way to train. When I do lift, it's to failure, it has worked the best for me as I don't lift often, just when I cant get in a good pole work out because I don't have time with teaching and running my business. Here's soe basic info.
Positive Failure
When you can no longer push or pull a weight to full extension you have reached positive failure. This is the concentric portion of the lift, in which the agonists, the prime muscular movers in the lift, are contracting. In a bench press, for example, the chest, shoulders and triceps are the agonists — they contract as you push the bar from your chest to full extension. When you cannot do this, you have reached positive failure. When doing an exercise such as the barbell row, positive failure occurs when you can no longer pull the bar completely in to your body.
Negative Failure.
Negative failure is when you can no longer control the weight during any portion of the lift under your own power. This is when even the eccentric, or lengthening aspect of the exercise, cannot be completed. Using the bench press example, when you can no longer lower the weight to your chest under control — or if when rowing you can no longer lower the bar to full extension and would wind up dropping it — you have reached negative failure.
Using Failure
At first, train only to technical failure. As you become more proficient, you can train to positive failure or very close to it with every workout. Training to negative failure is a considerable drain on your recovery ability, as you cause additional microtrauma, or damage to small structures within your muscles, that requires longer recovery time. Training to negative failure must be used sparingly, and safely as well.
Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/354095-what-are-failure-reps/#ixzz2GqGnK3Gg
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My studio is dim lit on the classroom side, I don't share the space with anyone so keeping it clean is easier. I have a water cooler because hydration is so important. Our bathroom is private and large with only one toilet. I have my own entry with a foyer. I don't have retail pole clothes because it is expensive to purchase and carry inventory, I'm just a small studio and to keep costs down I don't stock clothes. We will however order things prepaid, but again due to the cost we have to have larger orders, no one seems to mind 🙂 I also have a lounge area so the ladies can visit while waiting for their class. I have been honored that Veena has been to my studio for performances and a few workshops, and has complimented the cleanliness of the facility. For me providing comfort and a clean healthy environment is crucial, (I'm a retired nurse…a little OCD maybe!). One thing people don't realize sometimes, is these "things" are expensive. The mirrors I have were just over $2,000 with installation, someone has to pay for those things. Keeping cost down while still providing a quality program and facility are a balancing act. I work my studio full time and hope to see a paycheck in 2013. I couldn't do this if I didn't have the passion to share this! So keep in mind, sometimes it's about you the student that determines what can and can't be, I need to keep it affordable so everyone can do this! Cheers!! 🙂
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Thank you Veena and Webie!! I always appreciate your hard work in keeping us up to date and perfecting a program that is proven itself time and time again!! This is my main resource for training my instructors. I have always taught Veena's method because it is safe and takes into consideration the bodies function, in particular joint articulation!! I have been in business 2 years now and have had no injuries or falls with with my students because they are taught with this method!!! I myself have never had a fall, as I made sure I was totally prepared and strong enough from the floor first!! Veena, your program and method is the BEST out there, keep it coming!!!! Love you!!!
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Two weeks is not going to hurt at all, and may even help you. I broke my foot Aug 27th and was off the pole for 10 weeks, I wasn't able to teach at all just do strickly the business side of my studio. I'm 56. That time off actually helped me refresh, I lost nothing!! So I wouldn't worry about it. Enjoy the break! 🙂
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Aww…glitterhips..you are such a SWEETHEART!!! I think you are an INSPIRATION to many!! Your one BEAUTIFUL lady!!!! StefanieM, that's AWESOME!!!! My birthday is New Years Eve, I'll be celebrating my 57th b-day!!
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CONGRATS to all of you ladies that have found sobriety!! I have been clean and sober for 31 years, 32 January 23rd 2013 God willing. I grew up with an alcoholic father. He committed suicide 5 days before his 80th birthday in 96. I have hardly any friends because I don't drink, and struggled with that part of my life for years, then I found pole. It has helped me in so many ways! I have an outlet that is safe, healthy, and just for me! I opened my own studio two years ago in November, and it has helped so many ladies in the community!! I get so much wonderful feedback that it has done more than help them lose weight, tone, and get and stay fit! I don't know what I would have done had I not found pole! I must say that Veena is in part responsible for encouraging and helping me along the way!! Pole is my ADDICTION!!!
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I am a Pole Studio owner. Pole has DEFINATELY helped me in my continuing recovery! I'm a recovering addict/alcoholic. I have been clean and sober for 31 years, God willing 32 January 23rd 2013. I use pole to reflect, express, to meditate. It has brought my self esteem way up and my confidence! I stopped having panic attacks completely about 4 1/2 years ago. I've had some really rough times, but pole is a safe and healthy outlet for me! I can't say enough about it! I was also featured in Pole Spin almost 2 years ago. I'm going to be 57 this New Years Eve. 🙂
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I felt that way about a year ago. I decided I needed to get tougher/firmer and really enforce my policies. I have asked 4 students over the past two years to leave and not come back. I don't worry about what they will say to others , my business and my reputation are stronger than that. I am fair, but also am trying to make a living. I can still care about my students, but like any other business, there are those few that think they can manipulate the situation and will certainly try if you let them get away with it. I would not let someone steal from me and just smile. I also DO NOT allow controversial topics to be discussed inside my doors. Everyone has strong opinions about what they believe/think, so on the 1st day of class I tell students to leave everything outside of the door, including but not limited to their claws! This is one of the biggest reasons my students are long term, they appreciate that this is "thier" time to relax and have fun. Yes, running a business is hard work, and even more challenging at times working with women….but I have found a way that it works for me. I agree with some that getting an advisor/mentor in business is the best way to go. I worked with S.C.O.R.E and the SBA as well as a local banker. I do not spend ANY money on advertising, my business does very well on word of mouth. I have found some creative ways to give my students that little extra and not have to increase my cost to do it. I'm tired, overwhelmed at times….but I LOVE what I do, anything worth having or doing comes with many ups and downs….for me it's how I view that and how much am I willing to endure and sacrifice to reach my goal. Anyone you speak to that has been successful with a busines (at least in my experience) will tell you that you can't expect to make money in the first 2-4 years, so knowing that a business plan is critical to determine if the business can at least pay the bills until you profit. This is why thouroughly researching is so important. Getting the demographices within a 100 mile radious and narrowing down your target potential clientele, not just population numbers but the medien income. I have not had a paycheck for almost 3 years, but I will see one in 2013! My business now has solid roots in my community and that is what I strived for! I brought pole into a very conservative bible belt area and have not had the issues that other studios have had, I'm grateful. And everytime I bring Veena here, and David C. Owen, everyone is excited to see them!!! I will never give up, nothing worth having or doing ever comes easy. 🙂
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Here is a link for some of the videos. http://www.youtube.com/user/donqphotography?feature=results_main
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Here's some info most people don't know! I address this issue of visceral fat whenever I start a new pole class.
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56 here, been poling now for 5 years and a proud member of The Grande Dames!! LOVE LOVE LOVE POLE!!!!