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Deep squats. Since you said you are recovering from a previous injury, start out with no weights working up to some dumbbells. Also a great exercise to stretch the hip flexors that will also work your hammies/glutes are bulgarian split squats-…

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Also, I wanted to ask....when you mean stay inverted, do you mean that you find yourself sliding to the floor, or tipping over back on your feet? Because if either of those happen, it means that you're not straightening your arms and getting your hips high enough. You shouldn't ever feel like you can't hold yourself in…

You may find it easier, but there's a reason why she's sliding to the floor like that (I know she probably intentionally slid for the performance)...it's not a stable grip and it could potentially hurt your wrist doing it like that. Your wrist is not in a neutral position and once you flip your body weight upside down, it…

Lol! Totally did not mean it in that sense but I agree ;)

Yes! She has me doing those too. Lots of high-rep, fast-paced supersets and even has me squatting on buso balls while they are upside down (I'm 99% sure this is dangerous and I should NOT be doing it). When I signed up for the training sessions, I was able to "choose" who I wanted to be with out of the trainers they had…

Hi! Your hands should likely improve with grip naturally the more you pole dance. I used to complain all the time about my small hands on the pole and how my grip was horrible. Now it's a lot better and I've been pole dancing for 2 years. Just keep at it and you will get stronger. Another thing that I feel improved my grip…

Is the pain your feeling more of a 'muscle' feeling, or is it a feeling like the side of your hip really is 'locked' and you need to crack it? I suffered 3 broken bones in my pelvis 4 years ago and now and again my hip "locks" on me. It can be painful, but it's more very uncomfortable than anything. If it's similar to what…

Thanks for the advice. Ultimately what I'm trying to achieve is some extra fat loss while gaining strength, I am not seeking to gain bigger muscle mass, but I wouldn't mind it if that happened. I eat around 1500 calories a day naturally (according to MFP), and my calculated TDEE is around 2195 (I don't know how accurate…

I am currently signed up to my local LA Fitness. Anyone who goes there knows that the trainers are very hit or miss, but it's literally right next door to my job so it's very easy for me to go there. I signed up for the "fast-track" (basically the cheapest of the cheap program they offer), which is twice a week for the…

That's basically exactly what I said. She thought I was crazy, but still showed me the exercises anyway. I didn't even try to argue with her about how I WON'T get bulky, I just said that I don't care if I do.

Update : Wow! Thanks everyone for all your replies. I met with her after work today and said that I wanted her to show me proper technique and form on the free weights. She thought I was crazy, and of course I got the whole "you'll get bulky!" lecture again but I made her do it. I told her about the exercises involved with…

Honestly, if you love drinking your flavored water then just drink it, but start out less and less each week. No one particular "diet" is going to be perfect. I'm fairly new to the paleo lifestyle as well but still drink my coffee in the morning with the hazelnut creamer stuff. It's sugar free but I'm certain there is some…

OMG, these are AMAZING!! I love coconut so much so when I loved how this was an easy no-bake recipe. I didn't even use a food processor, just mixed by hand and it came out perfect. I made double because it seriously made nothing. Are these okay to eat as a late night snack? It's definitely tricking my mind into thinking…

I also forgot to reply to a few points you made... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQMkm0bqRvo ^^^Jenyne Butterfly. World champion who has been pole dancing for 11 years. Eats a very clean diet and does not have bulky arms yet she's as strong as an ox. Eat right and you won't get bulky. I made that mistake over the holidays…

I have been pole dancing for about 2 years......I started it because I was bored and looking for something to keep me busy and maybe get me into shape. It seemed fun. Little did I know that one class --> turned into an absolute obsession and something I have become so passionate about! It is so much FUN! Now here's my…

That's a huge loss! Good for you. I guess if I'm still getting a calorie deficit and not overeating but getting a lot of my calories from fat I will still be okay. Thanks!

I know that there is an option to choose what nutrients you want to track, but I don't know how to adjust percentages for macros. Thanks for letting me know! I too am getting frustrated at the red numbers because it makes me feel like I'm doing something wrong!

Ahh yes, pole dancing and bruises are like peanut butter and jelly. They just go hand in hand. I've been pole dancing for 2 years and I still get the occasional spotted bruises around my feet. Unfortunately when you are learning you will bruise ANYWHERE your skin is being pushed and pulled into the pole. You are defying…