Introductions!
dointhis4me
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Since there's no current conversation here, I'll bite the bullet and start. Hope you all join in!
My name is Amanda! I started pole dance lessons when I moved to FL and was a stay at home navy wife with spare time and spare pounds. Through an hour and half pole lesson and three gym sessions on base a week I went from 185lbs to a nicely toned but still doughy 155.
When I moved back up to my home state I realized no one else was teaching so I started giving private lessons in my own home and I love it! I've just gotten my pole back up after a move and a few taxing life changes so I'm really looking forward to getting back into the 'swing of things'.
Who are you and what's your story?
My name is Amanda! I started pole dance lessons when I moved to FL and was a stay at home navy wife with spare time and spare pounds. Through an hour and half pole lesson and three gym sessions on base a week I went from 185lbs to a nicely toned but still doughy 155.
When I moved back up to my home state I realized no one else was teaching so I started giving private lessons in my own home and I love it! I've just gotten my pole back up after a move and a few taxing life changes so I'm really looking forward to getting back into the 'swing of things'.
Who are you and what's your story?
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Nice!
Hi, I'm Helen. I created the group, but have only been pole dancing since August (so... 3-4 months?) and I'm yet to invert
I've recently been getting more definition in my arms and abs through pole dancing alone. I've just got my own pole and am loving it.
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Inverts are the first really big hurdle. Unless you already have great muscle tone or weigh 98 lbs it's a battle. Even once you get your legs up there you'll be all balled up and look like a monkey hanging from a branch. Just work on using your abs/back and arms to lift yourself rather then swinging your legs. This will also keep you from smacking the hell outta your feet and legs : D0
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I'm currently just starting to attempt to do tucked inverts from today. Can't lean back very far yet. I'll just keep pushing at it until I make a bit of progress (carefully of course) - trying not to jump! 0
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Hi. I would like to know if anyone has any suggestions of at home classes that I could try. I never been able to take a pole dancer class but it's something that i would love to learn. My problem is all the classes offered in my area are about an hour drive away (and that's if traffic is good). Does any have any suggestions that they could offer?0
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Some DVD's out there are getting good reviews, the only problem is that once you outgrow them they sit on your shelf and never get touched. I would really just recomend spending a night on youtube perving popular pole videos. There are tons of 'how to' videos out there as well as simply wonderful routines and women who will converse with you via pm to offer tips and encouragement!0
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First.. The Hamster is DARLING!!!! i love the wicked hair...
I took pole classes last winter.. I had to start to work out to lose weight so I could hold my fat fanny up on the pole.... I have one in my exercise room.. I love it, but would like to get back into it...
Lil, thanks for starting the group... I would like to get back to see what I can do now that i have more strength...0 -
Lil, thanks for starting the group... I would like to get back to see what I can do now that i have more strength...
Haha, no I started the group :P
Hope you come back to it with renewed strength!
From what I've gathered so far, classes are definitely the better option because they teach you how to use the pole safely, rather than a way of developing injuries. You should also see if there's a lone pole dance teacher around who'd be interested in giving you lessons over Skype. I've heard of this being successful in some circumstances.0 -
LOL.. Sorry Helen.. Thanks for starting.. I like a class environment because of the support you get from the others in class. Have a good one!0
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The down side of videos is that it can be easy to get hurt pole dancing, particularly if you're trying advanced moves without a spotter (or with a poor spotter). If you're careful though, you should be able to learn the basics, and do some conditioning on your own. Then you can maybe take seminars to learn more advanced stuff.0
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Hi Everyone, I've been pole dancing on and off (more off than on unfortunately) for about three years now. I started during my then boyfriend's (now husband's) first deployment. It was his homecoming surprise. I quickly fell in love with it, so now I do it all for myself. We joke that I'm having an affair with a metal object. I put on some weight during a break from pole last winter, which I'm now working on getting back off. Hauling an extra 15 pounds up the pole is no fun at all. Especially since I'm prepping for shoulder mounts. SM you WILL be mine!0
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Hello My name is Kim, I started pole dancing about 1.5 years ago and have been addicted ever since. Everything I know ,I learned from videos on youtube. But i have a large array of tricks now, and I just recently attended a couple classes, It was fun, but unfortunately the only classes near me are 2 hour drive, so I plan to start teaching this spring, Pole is the one thing that keeps me motivated in the gym, because i know that as I build my strength I will achieve more and more tricks.0
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Hi! My name is Shannon I've signed up for my first pole class (January 3rd) and I was just wondering if anyone had any advice for a newbie? 0
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Hi! My name is Shannon I've signed up for my first pole class (January 3rd) and I was just wondering if anyone had any advice for a newbie?
If you don't already, start working those abs! Oh, and have fun! Welcome to the wonderful world of pole.0 -
Hi! My name is Shannon I've signed up for my first pole class (January 3rd) and I was just wondering if anyone had any advice for a newbie?
You'll love it. Get on those ab exercises (like mellisant says) and work on getting your press-ups up to speed. If you can do press-ups, aim for 2x8 sets per day, and if you can't, build up to a single press-up (e.g. knee press ups or other modifications first).0 -
I would work on some planks , abs and some wall hand stands for shoulder strength, and definitely keep up on you flexibility. You will love it, I will I had a class close by.0
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Thanks for all your suggestions! I absolutely cannot wait for my first class, I've been wanting to try pole for so long now. What should I wear to class? I know not to wear pants, but do you have any other suggestions? Shoes? Thanks!! 0
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Actually, unless you studio says not to, you can totally wear pants to an intro class. I wore yoga pants for about the first month of classes. Shorts would also be totally okay. You can wear shoes if you want, but a lot of people start out in bare feet. I'd say just wear normal workout clothes and maybe bring along a pair of normal heels. You'll get into other clothes soon enough.0
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Hi! My name is Kat and I have been pole dancing for about a year and a half now. The sad part is the the studio that I went to just closed down and the others ones are pretty far away (I was driving a little over an hour before....) I have a pole but I can not set it up where I live, but I do hope to be moving soon and I will have a place for it then. I love love love pole dancing and can not wait to get into it again!!! I'll have to post some pictures of a few of the tricks that I can do!!0
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Oh and mellisant that is a beautiful butterfly!!! I always had issues extending that far...is there a trick that you have?! And do you guys use anything to help you stick to the pole?!0
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Welcome Kat. I feel you as I've had to take a few breaks from pole--it sucks! I hope you move and get your pole up soon and/or find another studio near you soon.
As for the extended butterfly, Thanks! The only "trick" I was taught was that once you have your hands in position and the ankle lightly hooked, you have to push up the pole when extending out. I think the initial instinct is just to push back like you do in a regular butterfly, but I was taught that you actually want to see that top foot (on the pole) move up a little (like an inch or two, maybe a little more).0 -
Hey ladies- just wanted to let you all know that I had my first pole class today and I fell so instantly in love!! I can't wait to go back tomorrow I feel a new addiction coming on! 0
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My name is Kelly and right now I'm starting yoga classes at my local pole studio (I know lol). I'm a little intimidated by pole fitness, which seems to be the PC term here in CT, but am excited to take an intro class. My abs need work because they never really came back after my pregnancy...
Anyone ever see the King of Queens episode where Carrie tries it and she sucks but then Doug shows her how it's done? It's hilarious.0 -
Hello Ladies! I started pole dancing 3 years ago i think? I started to get in shape shortly after I had twins and it was something I could get out of the house for and spend time with my little sister. We are going into level 3, it's been a while because my sister had surgery on her foot but we WILL be back! Both of us are hooked and we both bought poles during our first level. Can't wait to start level 3 as we learn to go upside down AND we get to get BOOTS!0
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Yay! Congratulations! I bought my own pole, before I started because there are no classes nearby! It is so much fun. I can go upside down, but that is about it! Nice to meet you!0
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Hi I am Jenna,
Im a Victorian in Aussie Land of course 21 yrs old, 79kg and 5'1
I started Pole last year, at first I could not hold myself up or even climb! I was so close to giving up. But i stuck with it. When all the other girls dropped out of my class, I got the teacher to myself - and passed my first level with ½ a lesson to spare, now I am in my second 8 week term and I have now inverted best feeling in the world when I got it the mandatory 5x in a row (my instructor Louise says if we can do it 5 x in a row we get out of squats).
I love this sport, and am counting down the days until a regional competiton, i dont think i'll enter in the beginner section this year maybe next year!0 -
Hi, I'm Suzanne,
It's been over a decade since I've pole danced...was a professional in my younger years.
I've always loved it and would really like to get back into it, but the only local stdio that I know of offers classes that don't work with my schedule. (I stay home with the kids and hubby works nights.)
Any recommendations for a home pole would be greatly appreciated.0 -
I have a lil mynx pole, it is static/ rotator combo, mounts to the ceiling only, Xpole is also a good reliable brand as well just do your research and be safe!!0
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X-Pole is fine, if you want a lovely grippy finish go for the R-Pole. They don't do rotating poles right now, but they do static 38 mm free-standing poles which are fairly portable.
I can completely understand why you'd rather go for an X-Pole, but double check the R-Pole in case it satisfies your requirements better.0 -
I own, teach on and am a certified distributor of x-poles so of course I'll recommend you go that route! LOL. I've danced on homemade poles and lil mynx poles but I just didn't feel as secure as when I get my hands around an x-pole. In the four years I've been teaching and dancing on the same pole at home I've never had an accident or had it come down on me... I think that says a lot! You might be able to find a used pole cheaper than retail but be careful, I had a student buy one off ebay only to discover it was a knock off and when she tried to get her money back the 'company' had deleted their account. I get them at a great discount too (poles and accessories like perm mounts) so if you want you can PM me and tell me what you would need and I can get a price quote for you ; )0
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Hey
I'm Kimmi. Started pole in Oct 2010 & was hooked from the first class!
I was 110kg when I started (not much diferent now) so it was a big surprise to myself that I could keep up with the class & was inverting & climbing by the end of our beginner course! Made me love it even more cos I finally found a sport I can do!
Pole has really changed my life.....it boosted my confidence and even helped with my anxiety&depression- I didn't need to be on meds after a few months of poling. And this year I've decided to actually stick with getting fit cos it will help me pole better....everything revolves around pole now hehe
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