Veena
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Don’t worry about falling! If you always think, “don’t fall, don’t fall” you’ll set yourself up for fear and then you won’t achieve moves as easily because you’ve instilled unnecessary fear into the learning process.
I designed my lessons for people with no exercise background and of all sizes. We always start on the floor or as low as possible. Follow the order of lessons (they’re progressive in EACH category) don’t just randomly pick and choose things to work on.
Try any of the 30 day programs as well. As long as you stay within your limits and work with a crashmat you don’t have to be fearful it will only hold you back.
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I’m not sure it fits with the lessons but I’ll always keep it up for everyone to use!
If you want to clean up or archive an invert I suggest the 30 day nailed it invert program. This gives you 30 days of exercises, stretches, drills and tips for inverts!
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I’ve heard others have and luck with knockoff or cheaper poles. Just be sure you always check it before you use it, and know they it may not last as long as a more expensive pole.
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Ah ok!
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I have way more dance videos on the website here, than anywhere else….you can find them all on my profile here. 🙂 I guess people done’t think to check out my profile here lol
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I’m sorry you’re injured! Rest and take care, the pole will still be waiting when you’re ready.
I like to lift and pole the same day, not at two different times but one right after the other. However, I don’t do much weight lifting any more, it’s more body weight strength stuff then pole work.
If you follow any of the programs here you’ll find I include strength, stretching and technique work for 30 days. You could start with the 30 day program and see how it might fit in with your schedule. Keep in mind you can’t do everything all the time, there maybe times you do more pole work and other times you focus on strength or flexibility. Listen to your body and go with the flow.
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The lesson content is exactly the same, programs and all. The benefit of the website is what Latin mentioned along with having the ability to contact me with questions on any video lesson and I’ll get back to you asap.
The app is a good option if you just wanna learn 🙂
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Thank you to everyone who participated this month!! I really enjoyed watching as many entries as I could. The winners will be announced on IG tonight!!!!!!!!!!! Then it’s on to FEBRUARY!
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That’s great to hear Legs!!
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No there are poles like xpole and lupit that do not require any drilling no damage as long as you use them correctly! These removable poles come with domes that hold it in place as you increase the tension. Home pole dancers have been using this style of pole for what 15 yrs or so. No drilling.
We don’t own a home but and I put poles all over the place, no problem lol. If you do want to invest in a permanent mount (it goes on the ceiling and the top of the pole slides into it instead of using the dome that comes with the pole) it’s easy to patch the few screw holes.
All of my videos are done on this style of pole, I’ve had about 12 poles different sizes, finishes and styles.
Lupit (I’ve not tried this brand but hear good things) https://www.amazon.com/LUPIT-POLE-CLASSIC-STAINLESS-1-65in/dp/B01JM3C6SY
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I hope you get it worked out!
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The few times I’ve been to pole jams with other dancers I’ve often managed moves I wasn’t able to alone. Then when I go back home it *poof* vanishes…however it does come back when I practice. I’m guessing adrenaline plays a big part when you’re with others. We don’t want to look dumb, we try harder in front of others, we get excited and don’t overthink as much as when we are alone. I was always able to lift heaver and longer when I went to the gym until I got into my own groove of working out at home.
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It’s not practical to put it up and down….it’s heavy and can be challenging to get the metal pie pieces to line up. I break a sweat everytime and it takes about 15 to 20 minutes by the time you take things out of bags and such. It’s better to leave it up. Is there a reason you can’t use a removable pole?
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If you heard and felt a pop go see a DR or PT.
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Can I ask how you liked the pole? Why are you selling 🙂
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If you over tighten it can bow and then feels funky….I would take it down again and set it back up. Also maybe someone at the party caused the pole to bow if they were spinning wildly on it, I’ve had that happen to my brass. I was so disappointed, it still spins but not like it did.
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Here are things that can help the home poler!
Find a good play list of music.
Start one of my programs here, or pick a routine to work on each day.
Follow a challenge (I do IG challenges)
Reward yourself after you finish practice
Make your pole space nice
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That’s great!!!
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You could try any of these suggestions. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kvzZndaick
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This would be a great option for this Fridays IG live!!!!!
Have you done any of the conditioning work or stretches for the shoulders on a regular yet? They can really help, because you need both strength and flexibility to have a healthy shoulder. This has got me ready to make some notes for Friday!!!!!!!
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I do suggest the 30 day take off I designed it for people who have taken time off or have never poled before. It’s easy, just follow what I want you to do each day, you don’t have to plan anything for yourself! You could try some of the routines found in the routine section too.
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Multiple studies find that sugar is one of the worst things for us. That doesn’t mean you have to go for 0 sugar but it’s really helpful to watch that number! In the US there is a lot of sugar put in our packaged foods so be on the lookout for that. Things like Ketchup and bread have added sugars…so dumb!
I wouldn’t stress about counting calories unless it motivates you, which it sounds like it doesn’t.
You don’t have to eat more to gain muscle, you just need to eat well so your body can recover after workout. Food literally is fuel for us. Protein is needed for muscle growth, but you also need carbs as well. It’s about balance.
I talk about this in the lessons…and easy rule to follow for eating is: Eat a colorful plate and watch your portion sizes. Move more.
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Just tried them on my TG and they stick fine. So I’m not sure what might be the problem. Here’s some photos of how I wrap mine.
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I have the RITFIT brand and they stay fine, but I’ve only used them on my brass….will try it on my TG at some point to see if it’s different.
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You wont see much change in fat loss if you just work on tricks. Working through routines, or dancing is what will raise your heart rate and can help. As mentioned, eat well. There’s no magic diet that works for everyone and don’t waist too much time on fade diets of don’t eat this only eat that, don’t skip meals or starve yourself. I enjoy sweets and save it for the evening as a reward of making through the day! Otherwise I try and watch my sugar….NO SODA, and most drinks have tons of sugar so don’t forget to check that. Sports drinks are mostly just sugar too so good old water is GREAT!
