Hey guys! I have found an informative video about how to engage your shoulder properly from a pole dancer physiotherapist :) th-cam.com/video/xT-FDcPqcPA/w-d-xo.html Please stay safe and learn proper technique to prevent injury 🙏❤
• TIME STAMPS • 0:00 Intro to Sliding 0:23 Tip 1. Building Strength (Part 1) 1:23 Tip 2. Skin Condition (Part 1) 1:37 Tip 3. Technique (Part 1) 1:53 Tip 2. Skin Condition (Part 2) 4:19 Tip 3. Technique (Part 2) 10:06 Technique Summary 10:55 Tip 1. Building Strength (Part 2) 11:01 Strength Building/ Conditioning (on the pole) 13:03 Strength Building/ Conditioning (off the pole) 16:01 Final Words About Sliding
Amazing strategy right?! I was mind blown when I realised this was the missing piece to the puzzle for me to do so many moves, particularly relying on leg grip!
Not even gonna lie I bought a pole before doing pole fitness idk how people can practice without it I know it’s possible but I love having a pole at home I’m on it at least once a day
Yes I agree! It’s hard to practise pole without an actual pole! After my first pole class I loved it so much that I was already thinking of buying a pole! That’s amazing! Most people I know who have a pole at home (including myself) hardly go on it. It’s the curse of having a home pole 😆 So well done for using it so often! 👏🏼👏🏼
My sliding comes from the fact that I sweat toooooo much😭I prefer conditioning on the pole but after a few minutes I'm sliding right off in a sweaty mess.
😂😂 feel your pain. This is soooo me, especially during the summer 🥵I have to use a microfiber towel to absorb my excess sweat or ask our pole teacher to turn on the AC which has helped a tonne. Lemme know if any of these work for you too! I'll be curious to know your tips and tricks 😉 Another random thing is apparently some pole types are easier to stick to when you are sweaty like brass poles are less slidy than chrome (I can definitely agree with this!). So if your studio has different options you could try brass out. What kind of pole do you have at home if you have one?
I keep a spray bottle with 1 part vodka, 3 parts water and a hand towel. I have to wipe down my pole after every move i try lol. I’m hoping my hands will just condition themselves to stop sweating so much 😂 but keeping the pole clean has helped a ton
Dry your hands (and body, if needed) if perspiration is a problem. If dryness is an issue, a warm-up is fine, but avoid shaving foam or gel that contains too much moisturizer - it will make you slide more! Good luck in finding your 'just right' combo.
My question for you gem is what if your body sweats way to much within my first 10 minutes I’m drenched and can no longer do any tricks until I completely cool down I drip so much sweat I slide down the pole
Hi @@xx.ultraviolet, great question! Sounds like you have great moisturised skin allowing you to stick to the pole without grip aids! (I’m jealous 😂). Me too! Im so glad you have brought this up. I sweat veryyy easily especially during hot months where the the problem becomes being too sweaty and sliding right off the pole. My absolute ‘must have’ is a micro fibre towel. It works great! It will allow you to absorb all the excess sweat instantly so you don’t need to wait to cool down. You could also use a regular towel too! Let me know how it goes :D
I bought the Xpole Xpert in Chrome a few months ago. I find it so slippery! Is there a way to make it so it's not slippery anymore? I have tried dry hands and it makes it worse. I read that the chrome has some sort of finish on it that makes it slippery. I heard dish soap helps, which it does - but it's only good for 2 or 3 spins before I start to slip again. 😭 My pole sits in my basement, and it's pretty cold down there. I even have the pole warmer, which I use for at least an hour before I use it. It helps, but still slippery. Any advice? 😅
I just tried my first pole class and felt really defeated because from research I did, every single studio said "come at any level of fitness, no experience required" and it became pretty clear that this just isn't true. I simply don't have the strength to pull my whole weight up, so I couldn't complete a single spin. I really couldn't even try the different types of spins because the first step was to push off the ground and I can't. It was really disheartening because it looks so fun but I don't think I'll ever be able to just pull myself straight up. And the actual pole climbing? My attempt left me sprawled on the ground. 🤦♀️
Hi Melissa, Thanks for sharing and it sounded like a rough first class! I would have felt the same way! One thing I have learnt from pole is that it’s a real patience game. Pole is firstly a very hard sport! It does require a lot of strength and mobility. Even after 2 years of pole, I find beginner spins hard because I will just slide right off! And we all start from different levels of ability and so some people click with pole faster than others whether that be from being genetically blessed with natural strength or from having past sporting experience which can be transferred to pole. This can also be disheartening to see people being able to do the tricks we can’t. So it can take a while to build up to even holding ourselves up on the pole. I suggest having a go at some off the pole strengthening to get your body as prepped as you can and also reduce risk of injury. Then trying some pole moves which are not spins requiring you to hold your entire body weight during spins. If you’d like, my most recent video has some tricks which you might find more comfortable for you and help you start to warm up to the pole. I wish you luck and I know it’s super frustrating and disheartening but I hope you can stay in there and see some small successes as you slowly keep going with it 💕 Also, know that slow and steady is better than forcing fast progress leading to frustration/injury!
@@PoletatoJemPoleDancer Thank you. I signed up for an "on the ground" dance class and bought some home equipment like a kettlebell and hopefully I can find something enjoyable that doesn't end with me actually breaking a limb 😂
Hello! I just did an intro series of classes and we weren’t even allowed to try to get off the ground until class 4. They wanted to make sure we were safe and building strength over time. I hope you find a studio like that! Look for one with photos of lots of different body types! 🥰
Hey guys! I have found an informative video about how to engage your shoulder properly from a pole dancer physiotherapist :)
th-cam.com/video/xT-FDcPqcPA/w-d-xo.html
Please stay safe and learn proper technique to prevent injury 🙏❤
You are awesome and thank you for this level of insight. I'm 3 weeks into my pole journey and I can't thank you enough ❤️
I came across your videos accidentally, and I absolutely love it ❤
Thank you!! My wrists and elbows were killing me ✨💖✨
• TIME STAMPS •
0:00 Intro to Sliding
0:23 Tip 1. Building Strength (Part 1)
1:23 Tip 2. Skin Condition (Part 1)
1:37 Tip 3. Technique (Part 1)
1:53 Tip 2. Skin Condition (Part 2)
4:19 Tip 3. Technique (Part 2)
10:06 Technique Summary
10:55 Tip 1. Building Strength (Part 2)
11:01 Strength Building/ Conditioning (on the pole)
13:03 Strength Building/ Conditioning (off the pole)
16:01 Final Words About Sliding
Yes girl I do the same thing!!! cause my Pole is in the garage and it gets so cold so I start in sweatpants and a hoodie until I am warmed up!!!
Amazing strategy right?! I was mind blown when I realised this was the missing piece to the puzzle for me to do so many moves, particularly relying on leg grip!
Not even gonna lie I bought a pole before doing pole fitness idk how people can practice without it I know it’s possible but I love having a pole at home I’m on it at least once a day
Yes I agree! It’s hard to practise pole without an actual pole! After my first pole class I loved it so much that I was already thinking of buying a pole!
That’s amazing! Most people I know who have a pole at home (including myself) hardly go on it. It’s the curse of having a home pole 😆 So well done for using it so often! 👏🏼👏🏼
Oh my gosh I noticed a difference of shoulder engagement versus when I was just hanging
Another great video! I need to try the shaving gel trick!
Thank you hun! 😘 WHAAAAT??! How do you survive without it?? 😂
What do you use for grip or are you a naturally gifted person who has grippy skin?
My sliding comes from the fact that I sweat toooooo much😭I prefer conditioning on the pole but after a few minutes I'm sliding right off in a sweaty mess.
😂😂 feel your pain. This is soooo me, especially during the summer 🥵I have to use a microfiber towel to absorb my excess sweat or ask our pole teacher to turn on the AC which has helped a tonne.
Lemme know if any of these work for you too! I'll be curious to know your tips and tricks 😉
Another random thing is apparently some pole types are easier to stick to when you are sweaty like brass poles are less slidy than chrome (I can definitely agree with this!). So if your studio has different options you could try brass out. What kind of pole do you have at home if you have one?
I use dry hands AND grip it and I still slide! I’m going to do Botox it’s my last resort lol
Thanks for the tips babe
No worries friend ❤️ I can’t wait for you to get back into it too! You won’t regret it 😉
Great video! Such amazing and useful information/tips. Thank you
No worries Jayaa! I am so happy you have found this helpful. How long have you been poling for?
I keep a spray bottle with 1 part vodka, 3 parts water and a hand towel. I have to wipe down my pole after every move i try lol. I’m hoping my hands will just condition themselves to stop sweating so much 😂 but keeping the pole clean has helped a ton
Vodka is expensive I suggest just cleaning pure 90° alcohol
Thank you for helping me learn to invert!! I watched your video like 12 times
Yay!! I love that you watched it 12 times 😂 I'm really glad it was helpful for you!
You are amazing ❤
Dry your hands (and body, if needed) if perspiration is a problem. If dryness is an issue, a warm-up is fine, but avoid shaving foam or gel that contains too much moisturizer - it will make you slide more! Good luck in finding your 'just right' combo.
Great video!!! So many helpful tips.
Thank you! I’m so happy you found it helpful 🥰 Have you been pole dancing for long?
My question for you gem is what if your body sweats way to much within my first 10 minutes I’m drenched and can no longer do any tricks until I completely cool down I drip so much sweat I slide down the pole
Iike I can grip fine without anything it’s just once I start sweating pole is over for me my legs slide in a sit
Hi @@xx.ultraviolet, great question! Sounds like you have great moisturised skin allowing you to stick to the pole without grip aids! (I’m jealous 😂).
Me too! Im so glad you have brought this up. I sweat veryyy easily especially during hot months where the the problem becomes being too sweaty and sliding right off the pole.
My absolute ‘must have’ is a micro fibre towel. It works great! It will allow you to absorb all the excess sweat instantly so you don’t need to wait to cool down. You could also use a regular towel too!
Let me know how it goes :D
Can you do a tips video for how to not get so dizzy on spin??!??!
Hello! I do in this vid around 20 min mark :) th-cam.com/video/jiRBS8PtNno/w-d-xo.html
I bought the Xpole Xpert in Chrome a few months ago. I find it so slippery! Is there a way to make it so it's not slippery anymore? I have tried dry hands and it makes it worse. I read that the chrome has some sort of finish on it that makes it slippery. I heard dish soap helps, which it does - but it's only good for 2 or 3 spins before I start to slip again. 😭 My pole sits in my basement, and it's pretty cold down there. I even have the pole warmer, which I use for at least an hour before I use it. It helps, but still slippery. Any advice? 😅
I just tried my first pole class and felt really defeated because from research I did, every single studio said "come at any level of fitness, no experience required" and it became pretty clear that this just isn't true. I simply don't have the strength to pull my whole weight up, so I couldn't complete a single spin. I really couldn't even try the different types of spins because the first step was to push off the ground and I can't. It was really disheartening because it looks so fun but I don't think I'll ever be able to just pull myself straight up. And the actual pole climbing? My attempt left me sprawled on the ground. 🤦♀️
Hi Melissa,
Thanks for sharing and it sounded like a rough first class! I would have felt the same way!
One thing I have learnt from pole is that it’s a real patience game. Pole is firstly a very hard sport! It does require a lot of strength and mobility. Even after 2 years of pole, I find beginner spins hard because I will just slide right off!
And we all start from different levels of ability and so some people click with pole faster than others whether that be from being genetically blessed with natural strength or from having past sporting experience which can be transferred to pole. This can also be disheartening to see people being able to do the tricks we can’t.
So it can take a while to build up to even holding ourselves up on the pole. I suggest having a go at some off the pole strengthening to get your body as prepped as you can and also reduce risk of injury. Then trying some pole moves which are not spins requiring you to hold your entire body weight during spins. If you’d like, my most recent video has some tricks which you might find more comfortable for you and help you start to warm up to the pole.
I wish you luck and I know it’s super frustrating and disheartening but I hope you can stay in there and see some small successes as you slowly keep going with it 💕 Also, know that slow and steady is better than forcing fast progress leading to frustration/injury!
@@PoletatoJemPoleDancer Thank you. I signed up for an "on the ground" dance class and bought some home equipment like a kettlebell and hopefully I can find something enjoyable that doesn't end with me actually breaking a limb 😂
Hello! I just did an intro series of classes and we weren’t even allowed to try to get off the ground until class 4. They wanted to make sure we were safe and building strength over time. I hope you find a studio like that! Look for one with photos of lots of different body types! 🥰
So helpful! Thanks :)
You're most welcome!! thanks for your feedback 🥰
Needed this thank you!
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When all eles fails get a spinning silicone pole, changed the game
😂 I really want to try one now!