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Pole spin practice

Posted on September 24, 2012 by e

Warm up: with the girls Conditioning: 1) Windscreen wiper x 5 (each is left and right) x 2 (i.e. both sides) 2) Hooked-leg sideways stretch and lift x 10 x 2 (i.e. both sides) Technique: 1) TG shoulder mount x … Continue reading →

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Pole practice

Posted on April 10, 2012 by e

ballet warm-up conditioning: – front and side planks, reverse plank (30s each) – lift legs and back but with paddling legs/feet (45s) – ‘dish’ pose but with paddling legs / feet (45s) – legs perpendicular to the floor, reach out … Continue reading →

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Pole spin valentine’s day

Posted on February 14, 2012 by e

Warm-up: was late (as usual) to class Technique: 1) Pencil: 1a) tried pencil mount x 6: most times i managed to get my bum to the pole. a couple of times, i even started raising my legs (in a straddle), … Continue reading →

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Spin pole practice class

Posted on January 19, 2012 by e

Technique: 1) superman x 3 x 2 (3x on each side): struggled to do this, even on my better side. the callus on my right was in the process of being torn off, so I didn’t put too much strain … Continue reading →

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First class of 2012 – spin at Splash

Posted on January 5, 2012 by e

I had taken 3 weeks off pole since mid December, so I was really nervous about starting again, and was almost tempted to bail, especially since there was some pressure at work. Technique and moves I revised (all on the … Continue reading →

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