recovery
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Five Tips for a Great Shift
When I have a great shift, I feel it in my body. The difference between a great shift and one that is just okay the preparation. Although I will be giving you five tips for a great shift, there are only two main things to remember: regulate your nervous system,…
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The Importance of Self-Myofascial Release for Strippers
Self-myofascial release, also known as foam rolling, involves applying pressure to muscles and fascia to release tension and promote optimal muscle length. It is essential for strippers due to the strain from unnatural movements and heels. Unlike regular massage, it offers cost-effective, targeted relief. Starting with basic tools like foam…
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Stripper Mobility
Although a stripper-specific mobility routine should focus mainly on hip mobility, it should also include other areas of the body, like the ankles, shoulders, and wrists if you are a polerina. Remember to work through all parts of the hip- inner, outer, all around that ball and socket joint!
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Stripper Booty Exercises
The first thing that comes to mind when I say “stripper booty” might be a workout designed to give you the best looking glutes in the game, but no, I’m focusing on function rather than aesthetics, but don’t worry, the aesthetics will develop naturally as a byproduct of function strength…
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Side Effects of Heels: Stripper Shoes Edition
Strippers are the unrecognized professional athletes of the world. I’m not even talking about doing pole tricks or dancing on stage. The amount of stamina it takes to make it through a shift is astounding. And we do it in platform heels. Sure, they’re more comfortable than civilian heels, but…
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Holistic Hustling: The Development
Holistic hustling has definitely evolved over the years. The first version was “…an approach to the industry that centers our health and well-being, our experience, and prioritizes us, the entertainer.” Although the development of holistic hustling began in 2020, my first chance to test my new theory in real world…
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Holistic Hustling: The Beginning
There are a lot of social media pages and coaches dedicated to recovery, mobility, and fitness for regular people. Not many are dedicated to the stripper community niche. The ones that I have seen are dedicated towards performance techniques, like floorwork and pole work. I would like to propose a…
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Holistic Hustling: An Overview
The stripper experience is only understood when one is fully integrated into the industry I have met so many fitness professionals who truly believe that our job is a good, quality workout, conflating stripping with pole fitness. If you have ever been in sports, played an instrument, or done anything…