[polegramma]

I wish I still lived in AZ! Y’all would be fun to pole with. My ex is in Casa Grande, maybe next time I’m there we could try to meet up.

[polegramma]

I couldn’t agree more about the issue of overdoing it. Whenever I start losing strength it’s because I’m not taking enough rest days! Rest is a very important part of training. And for me, eating enough protein is also important. That’s tough cause I am a pasta person.
Something else to think about is what competitive athletes call “periodicity”. This actually applies to training for a specific event in a sport, but something I’ve noticed in a a few training plans is that the bulk of the hard strength training comes during the early phase of endurance (cardio) training, then when the endurance training enters a phase of more intense or longer workouts, the strength training plan moves to more of a maintenance program. Now that’s an oversimplification of the opinion of some folks who write training books, but something to keep in mind.

[polegramma]

That is exactly how I feel when I pole – like I’m a kid again and just having so much fun!

[polegramma]

Try working out before you go to work. That’s the only way I can manage with my work schedule. Also be sure you are getting enough sleep; easy to say, hard to do sometimes. But enough sleep really makes a difference. It also helps me to be really organized by making most of my meals in advance, so I spend Sunday afternoon putting together my breakfasts, lunches and dinners for the whole week. Then I just have to heat them up, or if it’s salads they don’t even have to be heated. This has saved me so much time over the years.

[polegramma]

I have to giggle. Veena you are always so organized and on top of things. I feel validated as an ordinary mortal that Wednesday skipped your mind too! Thanks for all the help, encouragement and knowledge you give us every day!

[polegramma]

Another thing to remember is that this is not just a pole dancing lesson site. We have access to whole body fitness instruction including strength and flexibility. If you’re coming back from an injury, just not feeling well, or don’t have access to a pole at any time, you find lessons and training here that can help you get fit and stay fit. And you have pole lessons with the safest method that will take you step by step to your pole dancing goals. And of course, you also have access to Veena’s extensive knowledge and experience. Wait for a sale and get in on one of the $99 deals. This is the best place.

[polegramma]

Yay! My favorite 30 day program! It’s great for building the strength you need for inverts and shoulder mounts. Just try that roll up, it is killer if you do it right.

[polegramma]

The light at the end of the tunnel is here. Start with Veena’s 30 day take off. Just go at your own pace and be as consistent as you can. You’ll see progress. We’ve all been there. Veena’s lessons are the best!

[polegramma]

But you ARE sexy. Instead of thinking about acting “sexy” try doing a body wave and thinking about how good it feels – loosening your spine, feeling your arms and legs as your muscles work and then release. When you spin, take pleasure in pointing your toes and how wonderful it feels when your leg muscles engage. Concentrate on how yummy you feel and it will translate into amazing ssssexiness as you move on the pole or on the floor. Remember, this pole journey is for your pleasure. When you enjoy that wonderful feeling, you are sexy!

[polegramma]

I would start over with Veena’s 30 day takeoff program. It helped me when I had been sick for a while. Try to eat properly too, even if maybe you don’t feel like it.

[polegramma]

Thanks for starting this discussion! I use Garmin with Garminconnect and myfitnesspal. I’ll take your idea and contact Garmin and myfitnesspal as well as I am also frustrated with trying to use “equivalent” exercise options on those platforms. This would be a huge help for those of us who have company wellness plans. And of course I’m data obsessed anyway!

[polegramma]

OK I am showing my age but that looks like a pole version of a break dance helicopter move. Just sayin’. I’m sure it actually has a more pole appropriate name!

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I would love to come visit, this time it’s a quick long weekend trip but next year I hope to spend at least a week. What’s the best time of year for good weather?

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And it just goes to show you what a newby I am to the North Dakota scene. Bismark, Fargo, I have it all confused. I’ll have to go back for a much longer visit and explore the whole state!

[polegramma]

Thanks so much for the input. I think that’s a little far to travel for the time I have available on this trip to Minot. But when I go back for a longer visit I will certainly give Total Woman a try. That’s closer than Fargo, I believe.