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I'll be adding more stretching lessons at some point and i'll include foam rollers. But if you wanted to pop into the chat room tomorrow ….its friday chat and since I have a broken foot I'll be there pretty much all day. I can turn my webcam on and show you ……its easier than typing out a long description. https://stage.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif
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I get Crunchy hips too! I have seen or I should say felt, a big improvement in my hips since I started using a foam roller and tennis ball as part of my stretching routine for my hips. In addition to massaging and stretching the front of the body I began working on loosening the muscles of the gluteus and low back as well. My crunching is pretty much gone now!!……unless I sit around all day https://stage.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_evil.gif
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Jennasmom…if your taking the lessons these are great for conditioning the hip flexors, quads and lower abdominals like the other ladies mentioned. Dustbunny exercise is great as well.
https://stage.studioveena.com/lessons/view/b63926be-b882-11df-856f-001b214581be
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That happened to me when I made the switch from Windex to alcohol so I just went back to windex for my chrome x pole….I do however only use alcohol on my Titanium pole. Windex wont ruin the finish so if its working for you then I say go with it. If you really want to use alcohol then try cleaning your pole with Dawn dishwashing soap to strip away any oils.
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Polekitten…when you say PS pole do you mean Platinum Stages? They don't sell a Chrome finish pole they have Stainless steel and brass. So that would be why your chrome has more grip for you. I too had poor service when I purchased my PS pole https://stage.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_sad.gif
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Thats great you have the lessons….. Sounds like you need some time off though. When your ready be sure that your not just trying to squeeze the pole in between the thighs only don' forget to use the whole leg. I would suggest during your time off take a listen and look at the lesson again it can be very helpful to watch even if you can't do. The pain will get better and chem is right be sure you can hold the upright variation first. Don't rush pole isn't always about tricks take time to let your body acclamate and enjoy that dance as well https://stage.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
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A few things affect our grip. Environment, Skin Type, Pole Finish.
Try cleaning the pole well with Dawn dish soap when you first set it up. Another grip enhancer is.. do a proper warm up! So for injury prevention and best grip always use a warm up that includes moves that will warm the pole especially if your dancing in a cold room. This is a warm up designed to warm the pole and yourself https://stage.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif https://stage.studioveena.com/lessons/view/80540840-b88a-11df-856f-001b214581be
Almost every pole finish will be useable if your fully warmed up! So keep that in mind before you decide you have the wrong pole. Dry or cold skin will not grip well on any finish, warming up fully so the skin is slightly damp will give you nice grip. However….For those who tend to sweat more it seems Chrome and even Titanium gold will be too slick once warmed up because the sweat will also make this finishes slick.
So it seems that the dancers who sweat a bit more like Stainless steel best. The dancers that are slow to sweat or have very dry skin hate Stainless still and stick better to Chrome or TG.
You'll have good grip days and bad depending on your environment as well. Some find humid days are wonderful for grip…others sweat too soon and then begin to slip. For myself cold and dry is a horrible combination. I don't sweat much and my body cools off quickly in a cold room especially my legs. TG is my preferred pole, but Chrome works just as well for me as long as I have warmed up the pole and myself. If you a new dancer and plan on doing static spins the TG will be a bit hard on your hands and I would say stick with Chrome.
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Have you tried working on it from the ground first instead of directly from and invert? That is how I teach it in the lessons. Your a bit more free to maneuver around and get the feel for the Points of Contact. https://stage.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
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Welcome to the site. I hope you find a pole pal https://stage.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
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Welcome to the site! https://stage.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
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I know I'm late but welcome https://stage.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
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Hello and welcome to the site!!
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Welcome back!! So happy your enjoying your pole https://stage.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
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Dance baby dance!!! Put on some music and go with the moves you know and that come most natural and just dance. https://stage.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gifDon't worry if you feel silly or look crazy….lol but don't stop moving! Stay with it for a whole song. I could get into greater detail and I'm guessing someone else will thank god for wonderful veeners. But the short answer is just dance! If you know all the moves in the Beginner routine lesson give that a shot as well. Keep that heart rate up! Doing a trick and then stopping then doing another is more of a strength building approach….cardio…move move move.
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Hello and Welcome to the site! Thank you so much for your kind words Aquarius! https://stage.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
