
Veena
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Veena
AdministratorJanuary 25, 2018 at 5:46 pm in reply to: Can’t do any tricks after class – has this ever happened to you??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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Veena
AdministratorJanuary 24, 2018 at 5:14 am in reply to: Why is training at home so much harder?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
If you have a short pole work on low pole flow. -
That’s great!!!
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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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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!
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If you can post a video of your attempts that would help us.