michaelaarghh
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I used to get quite bad bruises on the tops of my feet when climbing. I asked my teacher about it, and she said it was because I was using wrong technique. Basically, what Veena said.
We don't use shoes at the studio I go to, but she suggested I bring socks to class. That way, you're forced to use the grip between your ankles, and your muscles in your upper body to climb, rather than using the top of your foot. Because if you try to climb using your feet you'll just slip!
Hope that helps!
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I really like the elliptical! It's sort of similar to running, still a high level of cardio but it's no impact so your knees don't get hit as hard!
If you find your missing the "runner's high", I'd suggest giving that a go if you haven't already!
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Aww that was really nice of you!!
Helping people is the best feeling!
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I love what Fever said, I think it sums up my views perfectly. I am definitely a feminist, and "feminism" is not a dirty word.
To me, feminism is about choice, and being empowered as a woman. I think this applies to so many things in life. I don't think you can be a feminist if you believe "women shouldn't do x, y and z" because that is imposing restrictions on someone based on their gender or sexuality.
I think poling fits in extremely well in this. Like willowbreath said, if pole dancing makes you feel strong and empowered then you should do it. If you get paid to do so, hey, more power to you (haha).
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_Ib6JgNUNI <- thats the link! it's pretty funny!
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The Pole Dance Academy here in Sydney actually made a video for this I think! I'll try find the link for it!
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Thanks Sensualscimitar!
I'm glad that it's nothign too serious with you, and you got it checked before you could do serious damage to it!
I am thinking I need to go to the physio and get it checked out. I have had pulled groin muscles in the past from refereeing soccer (sharp turns in running), but it's the outside of my hip / leg that clicks when I do e.g. leg circles. I didn't end up going when I said I would because I fixed that calf pain, but I will go this week! I also have trouble doing anything when lifting my legs into a V, but I'm positive that's because of how tight my glutes are.
I think it's time to invest in a foam roller!
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I'm at Studio Verve in Sydney, and they also use 38mm brass poles. I think Scarletthoney is right in that 38mm is very popular over here.
I bought the 40mm x-pole x-pert when it first came out here, and I love it. I also love the 38mm, but do find it difficult as far as leg grips. I have a pretty massive thigh gap, so even doing crucifix and pole sits are extremely difficult on the 38mm. That has nothing to do with how tight I'm gripping, it's simply my anatomy.
Although only slightly bigger, the 40mm does make it easier for my legs to grip, while not compromising on hand grip either!
So I think it depends, but I can't even imagine dancing on a 45mm or 50mm. I feel they would be enormous compared to skinny poles!
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I love that idea KittyCat!
I think it would be really empowering!
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Wow. That was incredible!!
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I use Dry Hands to stop sweatiness from getting in the way, which basically works like a liquid chalk.
But to be honest, I really don't get why there's so much controversy about whether to use grip aids or not. No other sport has the mindset that it's "cheating". As someone else mentioned, gymnasts use chalk. It's honestly not like you put it on and suddenly become stronger. You still have to use your muscles to grip the pole? When I first started pole, I had such a death grip and couldn't work out how to even slide down the pole. Now I've loosened it up a bit and am not hanging on for dear life (haha). But using grip aids has only made it "easier" for me in that I'm not constantly wiping my hands on my shorts in between moves to wipe sweat away.
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I tried uploading from my samsung galaxy tab last night and it refused to let me, saying it wouldn't allow uploads from mobile devices. But I couldn't work out how to view the website as just a normal site!!
If Webmaster would help with this that would be amazing! For some reason my tab won't allow me to upload the files to my computer! Honestly, technology just hates me.
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You could try incorporating reverse crunches using the base of your pole for support to help strengthen your lower abs. I'm so glad the studio I learn at spends a good 10-15 minutes of each class going through conditioning work, so I can practice it at home too.
Hopefully though with frequent stretching you'll find your hip flexors are less painful! I am probably going to have to schedule an emergency physio visit tomorrow (calf muscle is incredibly painful due to a bad cramp I had the other day), so will ask for any tips while I'm there!
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Hmm. It will be interesting to see responses to this, because I have the opposite problem, in that my outer thighs seem to not allow me to lift my legs into a V.
I think my glutes are too tight, but no idea how to fix this!
I also get that 'pop" feeling in my hip joints as well with my legs. Even when warming up and doing leg rotations it clicks the whole way around, and doesn't move freely. It's a little uncomfortable.
But a good muscle for strengthening and stretching your hip flexors is a deep lunge.
Like that!
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It is pretty amazing.
The studio I'm at has 37mm poles, which are also pretty good, but I have a lot of trouble gripping them with my thighs (argh thigh gap!). The 40mm is only a teeny bit thicker, but makes such a difference, and I feel so much more secure on it.
Overall, I'm immensely happy with it!