megan12
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I looooove Krewella.
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Very lovely! It was sensual, not sexual which I think is the difference. Stripper dancing is more about booty popping and crotch waving. You have good lines and a fluidity to the way you move.
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Welcome! Firstly, make sure to clean your pole. You have to break it in. X-poles usually have a coating that lingers post-factory. I like Windex, it works wonders. But if that doesn't fix the "sweaty hands" issue, you could try a grip aid like Mighty Grip.
In terms of strength, like everyone else said, it just takes time. Think of how often in your daily life that you pull yourself up on something. Ever, never? lol. We have to condition our muscles to be able to do what we want. When I started I couldn't climb the pole, sit on it. Nothing. Now I can hang upside down, all around. It's because I practiced and conditioned so my muscles can bear my weight.
One last thing to keep in mind, I don't know if you're trying to do this stuff in spin or static but spin is going to make everything more difficult for you at the beginning. Stick to static to build up some muscles. Good luck!!
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I wouldn't say I've necessarily strained my abs but I have felt very sore around my mediastinum (breastbone), especially underneath it with a super hard workout. If you are feeling a lump near your bellybutton, I'd be suspicious for an umbilical hernia. It's usually not a big deal unless you start to have intense pain. Muscle strains usually don't cause lumps. You may feel spasms or see spasms of your muscle, but I've never seen a strain cause a physical lump.
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I think it has to do somewhat with your fitness level. CKR isn't that difficult if you can hold with your thighs. I was pretty muscular before I started poling so I was able to do the CKR pretty quickly. Most of it is the fear of letting yourself drop backwards so it's good to have a spotter to help guide you down. It does take a lot of core to lift yourself back up and grab the pole. For beginners you might want to try and reach down to the floor with your hands and slide down instead of reaching up.
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Mine squeaks in static. I think it’s kind of normal. It seems like many people have issues with this.
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If an inverted crucifix hurts to hold, your leg positioning is probably incorrect. It shouldn't be painful. Try emotioncatcher's tutorial. She has you start from the ground. Hopefully it helps? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfkaX4GiRuQ
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I'll play devil's advocate. Hear me out, okay? lol. Your body fat percentage is normal, but on the high side. That tells me your current diet is not working for you, especially if you are getting enough exercise (which is sounds like you are from your initial post). Why don't you eat what you normally eat for a week and keep a food journal? It'll give you some clues about what you can improve upon.
My guess is that you are probably eating too many carbs. This a problem that I think plagues a fair number of vegetarians. I could be wrong because I am not vegetarian but fruits and vegetables don't have that many calories so you're never filling up your tank, so to speak. So to meet your energy needs, one must turn to carbs since it is more difficult to eat protein from non-animal sources. Some people just don't do well with carbs and it leads to weight gain.
You can't build muscle if you don't have enough protein, simple as that. More muscle leads to a higher metabolism, which can help with weight loss. Quinoa has 18 grams of protein per serving, beans, nuts, and soy also have lots of protein. The fact of the matter is, not every diet is right for everyone.
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You just have to twist it. It gets stuck really easily. You might have to lift the pole up to twist the pin.
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I'm sure others might have had a different experience but I shelled out about $300 for my Lil Mynx and in the end, it was wasted money. My new X-pole is far superior and I feel that the money I spent for it is well worth it. I wished I would have bought the X-pole straight out of the gate. I was hesitant because it is pressure mounted but I feel much safer with it than my Lil Mynx. Spend the money and you'll have a quality pole for a long time.
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Ah yes, thank you for the clarification. I misspoke myself. Too early in the morning, not enough caffeine! That picture is enlightening. I think I'll look at it when I don't feel like working out. haha
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ShonaLancs- I definitely think you can put on 3 lbs of muscle in that amount of time, especially since you are at an advanced level (doing Ayesha, Irom X training etc). Pole is both cardio and strength training. Pole utilized normal strength training or lifting as it is commonly referred to. However, in pole we also do a type of lifting a normal woman would never do. It's called negative lifting, or letting a weight fall slowly. In this case we are using our own bodyweight. Negative lifting involves a complicated process of recruiting muscle motor units, decreasing intramuscular friction and other things. But the long and short of it is that your muscle can take an extra 40% load during negative lifting. This causes increased muscle hypertrophy which causes weight gain. Muscle weighs more than fat. Yay muscle!
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abcollins1- I just had my bodyfat percentage done and it was 18%. Some of my photos are from over the summer. My arms are pure muscle as are my legs and back. I do tend to hold fat around my core. I have wide hips and a huge ass. Which I won't complain about because it's my best asset, no pun intended. 🙂 I'm 5'6". I weigh 150 lbs but I wear a size 2-4 depending on the brand.
I work at a strip club 2-3 days a week for 7 hrs per day. Obviously physically strenous. I work 2 days a week as a nurse which is also very physically strenuous and I pole and do cardio on top of that. So I guess chemgoddess is right. Genetics…ugh. I guess I'll just have to learn to live with it because my ice cream addiction cannot be cured! lol
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But that’s what bugs me. I’m 18% bodyfat so it just looks out of place. I don’t want any babies anytime soon. Maybe I just need to focus on my diet more.
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I suppose you're right. I have scars, a keloid, and moles that I've learned to live with because I know I can't do anything about it. But I guess I feel like I could do something about my belly. However, not sure how willing I am to give up wine or ice cream. lol!