LoneStarDiva started this discussion ·
Okay... I get that the first two weeks are for Strength training. I also got the part for only working it every Other day so muscles can rest. (w/stretching and cardio off days).. BUT... Three days a week strength for two weeks, then newbie can go to 'beginner' stuff too?
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I'm not Veena but in my opinion is that if you have her lessons you can start on some floor work or move around the pole even walking around it will make you learn how to get the right position and get you confortable around your pole. The idea of strenght training is to really prepare your body because pole dance require a lot of muscle. Don't forget to stretch after each practice and not to rush from one move to the other when you start. In my experience when i had a few moves not just done but really control the next moves were more easy to do. And don't forget, pole dance is not just about crazy moves it's also to have fun just dancing with it😉
You can go ahead and work on transitions, floor and other moves in the beginner section now...just add it on at the end of your "beginner" full body workout. If your looking to save time (once in a while) you can do only the squats and skip the other low body exercises but be sure to do the upper body 🌸
Thanks Veena and all.. Squats. Yeah.. Hardee Har Har. Okay.. I knoooowww. I'm doing Partial squats and I hope at some point (once my thighs are out of 'shock') that my knee will have enough muscle support to actually get down there. This is the ONE issue that really gets me down so I don't think about it and just see what progerss I CAN make and keep on HOPIN'! :) If all else fails... I'll start a video series for the Knee Challenged; once I figure out what I'm gonna do.😕 I may have to make some weird allowances for a lot of moves with this broken down old knee - and it may take me YEARS.. but I'm not givin' up! 🥂
@ Lonestardive...what happened to your knee. I wasn't aware you had knee issues 😀
2003 scope surgery for torn maniscus on left knee. It was better but very riddled w/arthritis. Last August (in a pinch before divorce was final and still had insurance) I wimped out and actually left the hospital at 6 am rather than go under the knife for Knee Replacement. LOL.. BUT.. that being said, I really don't regret it with all the hip reacalls! AND.. building the muscle strength is really helping. Until this, I was litterally hobbling, avoiding using, etc. I have lived the last five years on some pretty painful shots of Synvisc every 9 months or so. BUT..( poopy long doctor story) - I got screwed out of my last one which was supposed to be last September. I got a little fold up mobility scooter for malls and flea markets, etc. Really can't walk long distances. So.... I'm keepin the faith and I have to tell you - THIS is the BEST think I've done for it. IT still rubs bone on bone, (or maybe I should say Bone IN Bone, after seeing the computer ex rays) but the exercises and tippy toes are building a lot of support surrounding and it helps immensely. I just got mad a few months ago and decided to stop taking pain meds every day (hydrocone/viccoden) and am finding that I seem overall to be better for that. (I'm convinced that Celebrex for arthritis actually was causing my fibromyalgia - stopped taking - fibro gone.) Hope that wasn't too graphic - but you asked. ;) :) Thanks. I TOLD you I was a physical wreck a few months back. LOL :):)
EDIT: I'm gonna end up being your best 'testimonial'! 🥂
