megan12
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I've been working on this one and my instructor taught me an interesting way to work up to it. She has me try it from the floor. So I put my right hand on the pole, elbow up. My left hand is on the floor nearby. I swing my legs back and up, into a Brass Monkey from the floor. Then you can work your way up.
She also has me condition my lower abs to do this trick. So I hold like I'm going to do a flag, then basically contract my lower abs and lift my ass awkwardly in the air. I then launch my legs forward for momentum and then up into the Brass Monkey. I'll try to make a video soon because that may not make any sense at all. lol
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Haha! This is fun.
For me:
Leg switches: 0
Teddy/Armpit holds: 1
Hip holds: 3
Ladybits piercing: 4
Migraine: 5
Superman: 6
Getting bit by a patient: 7
Knee hold: 8
Allegra: 9
Mirena Insertion: 10
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You do need a prescription for scopolamine patches and I do not recommend these. They are an anticholinergic medication which means they have some very unpleasant side effects which include dry mouth, constipation, urinary retention, fast heart rate, disorientation, and blurred vision.
Spinning is something you just have to get used to, unfortunately. Your body will adjust. It will help if you don't eat a few hours prior to poling. That's why ice skaters spin like crazy and then keep going with their routine, they get used to the spinning. It's the same with polers.
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Thank you for the update! I've been considering training with her and I keep hearing more good things.
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Mine does this too. It’s annoying but I haven’t found a way to fix it.
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You're pretty young to have arthritis and carpal tunnel. There are a few ways to see if you do have carpal tunnel syndrome. Probably the easiest one is Phalen's sign. You basically press the tops of your hands together, fingers facing the floor, forming a 90 degree angle. Hold this for 60 seconds. If you have numbness and tingling, it's positive for carpal tunnel because the median nerve is irritated in this position.
In terms of arthritis, most everyone has it to some extent and it only worsens as we age. I think polers and aerial artists use our joints often and it can become inflammed. I think someone trying aerial silks was having hand soreness and they said glucosamine really alleviated some of the symptoms. You might try that or a non steroidal anti-inflammatory drug like motrin or aleve.
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Yeah, chemgoddess is correct. It's all about calories. Most protein powders and shakes are not calorically dense. So if you eat a sensible diet, you will most likely not gain weight. If you gain muscle mass, you can gain weight but you'll look leaner. Usually women don't get huge muscles unless you're trying to bodybuild and take testosterone and anabolic steroids. Our testosterone levels are miniscule compared to that of a man's. The best thing to do is lift weights and then stretch. It makes your muscles longer and appear leaner. So no, unless you're power lifting and eating massive amount of protein (which is sounds like you're not), you're not going to be huge.
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The only protein shake I'll drink is Core Power. It doesn't taste like chalky disgustingness and doesn't give you terrible bad breath like pretty much every other protein shake I've ever tried. It's made from milk but it's lactose free. It gives you a ton of calcium and a good amount of protein. The Core Power Light is 150 calories and the regular is 230, I think.
I drink them sometimes as a snack, sort of. I eat small meals throughout the day so usually in the afternoon or after a morning workout, I'll drink one. It's not a miracle cure or anything, I don't think. Protein is the building block of muscles, so theoretically it will help with gaining muscle mass. I use it mainly as a nutritional supplement, to increase the amount of protein in my diet. Drinking them isn't going to hurt you unless you drink them all the time. I've heard people say they clog your kidneys and that's simply untrue.
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I'll be there!! 🙂
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For weight lifting, it's probably best to do it 2-3 times per week. As Elecktra pointed out, pole dancing is also weight lifting. If you are inverting and then coming back to the floor from the inverted position, that's called negative lifting, the most strenuous form. It builds muscle quickly but if you don't allow yourself enough rest, you'll get muscle fatigue and see yourself not progress as quickly as you'd like. Remember to use enough weight when you lift. Women get scared of getting bulky so don't always challenge themselves. We don't have the level of testosterone that men do, so we can never get that bulky without the aid of anabolic steroids or testosterone injections. Another variable to think about if you're wanting to slim down is diet. If you're able to, try to increase your protein consumption. Women's bodies tend to take well to low carb diets (in general) and the lean protein will help to build muscle mass. As far as cardio is concerned, I usually do cardio 5-6 days per week. It's good for stamina and if you want to get leaner, try rapid interval training. Hope that helps!
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I use this stuff called Vanish PFB. It's a roll on salicyclic acid for your girly bits after waxing or shaving to prevent ingrows. It works pretty well but can sting some.
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I'm no expert on this, but I'd say in general, 10-20 seconds depending on the song. I tend to dance to slower songs so I don't want to rush from move to move. But you want to at least have time to show off each move. Also, I think naturally we have moves we can hold forever and then moves that are difficult to hold, so you have to adjust accordingly.
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Autumn…this is a tricky thing, for sure. Now, I'm not religious but I'm pretty cavalier about my pole dancing passion. For the most part it has been fine. My co-workers love to see my new tricks on facebook and hear about all the things I'm learning. But it did get me in hot water once and caused some family members to tell me how they really felt about it.
Unfortunately, the "stripper" stigma is attached to poledancing as a whole. Some people can be educated and see the difference but some simply, don't want to. I suppose that's their choice. If they are good Christians, they shouldn't pass judgment on you. But, that doesn't always happen. So, I guess it's up to you, in the end.
I'm someone who likes to live my life without regret and stay true to myself, even if that means something that isn't particularly popular within the general public. I just bear in mind that it might get me in "trouble" so to speak or have others think differently of me. But I'm willing to deal with that consequence.
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I have a similiar problem. I have a very large butt so I get stuck. I had my instructor tell me to swing my free leg out wide as I flip. That seems to help a lot. Maybe try that?
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This is about to cross the TMI threshold, but oh well. Haha. For the past couple years I’ve been having a lot of gastric issues. I kept a food journal to try to pinpoint it. It didn’t make sense. Nothing consistently triggered it. I went to my doctor and after explaining my symptoms, the light went on. Periods of intense cramping and diarrhea, stressful situations make symptoms worse, bloating immediately after eating. IBS is really common in young women.
So I don’t eat much bread or pasta or rice. I eat mostly fruit, veggies and meat. Meat is really hard to digest so it seems like it slows things down and helps with bloating. I eat frequent, small meals and a lot more liquid meals like smoothies or protein shakes. I like the south beach diet cookbook.