#beginner pole fitness

[jessajaguar]

*MINI-TUTORIAL IN CAPTION* The is one of the classic #BeginnerPoleSpins known as Martini 🍸 or Fire Lady 🔥💃🏽

Once you feel safe and comfortable lifting your feet off the floor, it's a great one to start building that upper body strength 💪🏽 You might not get many revolutions, or you may sink immediately, but that's okay! It takes time to build up that strength and make things look effortless. Just enjoy the journey and have fun with it 🩷

MINI-TUTORIAL

1) Reach high with the inside arm, bringing the outside arm across your chest.

2) Turn your chest towards the pole, hooking your outside leg in front of the pole.

3) Pick up your inside leg bringing it to the pole so the pole is sandwiched between your legs.

4) Pull down with your top arm, push into the pole with your bottom arm, and lean into the hip of the bent leg.

5) The momentum will come from how high and how fast you swing that outside leg around before you hook it.

TIP! You can build up momentum by walking into the spin like I'm doing 😘

[bradshawed]

NEWTON'S LAWS, BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO AN F1 RACE WEEKEND

main & series masterlist !

introducing... the lion and his lioness prey pairing: f1!raphael cameron & reporter!reader

An apple fell from a tree and well... you know the rest. Much like Newton's apple, you fell right in his path, the lion's path, and he deemed you his prey. Silly boy. That was his first mistake.

A tale as old as time, Newton & his gravity, faceclaim: HoYeon Jung & various pinterest girls

warnings! fem!reader, use of y/n, slight swearing, timeline inconsistencies, mentions of carlos leaving ferrari

prologue, chapter 1, chapter 2...

Show Transcript

0:00 [The camera pans across the front of the Ferrari motorhome] Once a Ferrari girl, always a Ferrari girl...

0:16 [The camera cuts to a shot inside y/n's bedroom] Sorry to cut that short, I'll be doing that a few times today in what's basically my beginner's guide to an F1 race weekend at the British Grand Prix.

0:44 I was lucky enough to be gifted an F1 Paddock pass which includes the F1 hospitality, pit lane walks, a buffet, open bar and champagne hospitality [camera cuts to you drinking champagne] and not to forget, the guided paddock access!

1:55 The British Grand Prix marks the 10th race of the F1 calendar, excluding pre-season track sessions at Barcelona and pre-season testing in Sakhir which allows a chance for the 10 teams to put their cars (following the considerable changes during the winter break and often new cars entirely) through their paces ahead of the opening race of the year. This year, the calendar aims to fit 23 GP's, a record amount following the Covid pandemic.

2:43 [The shot switches to a YouTube video of Rafe Cameron lifting the World Championship Trophy in 2021] These drivers are high performance athletes in a team sport, driving around in oddly shaped circles and battling extreme g-forces at 370km/h to compete for this, the F1 Driver's Championship, while teams fight for the F1 Constructors Championship and prize money based on their position at the end of the season.

4:01 The standard F1 GP weekend sees each event take place over three days, typically Friday through Sunday. [The camera pans to a shot of Daniel Ricciardo's car zooming past] On Friday, there's two on-hour practice sessions - Free Practice 1 (FP1) and Free Practice 2 (FP2). Saturday starts with Free Practice 3 (FP3) to give time to fine-tune their set-ups before parc ferme conditions begin and most work on the car is banned. I prefer watching FP1 and FP2 because it's usually a lot quieter on the track.

5:05 [A shot of Rafe Cameron climbing out of his car following Q1] Qualifying takes place later on Saturday, and is split up into three stages - Q1, Q2 and Q3 - which last 18 minutes, 15 minutes and 12 minutes respectively. The five slowest drivers are eliminated from Q1, and five more drop out of Q2, setting up grid positions from 20th up to 11th. The remaining 10 drivers head to Q3 to determine the top 10 grid slots, with the fastest driver taking pole position for Sunday's Grand Prix.

5:55 [Carlos Sainz claiming his first pole of his 150-race F1 career]

6:10 I don't think I've ever screamed that loud before, he really deserved that pole in what might be his last season for Ferrari. It's a shame we won't see him next season but currently, he's driving like a man with no appendix and no job, and I respect it.

6:43 [The camera pans to you walking by the pit lanes] So tomorrow's the GP and I really hope Carlos can convert this into a win. Generally, before the race drivers can conduct 'reconnaissance laps' as they head to the grid to gauge track conditions and make any last-minute checks, before stopping their cars in their grid position. There's just time to make some last minute tweaks before the drivers walk to the front of the grid for the national anthem.

7:36 Following the national anthem, the drivers then strap themselves in and team members clear the grid before it's time for the formation lap. [The camera pans to a shot of Sunday's formation lap] The cars weaving side to side isn't because they're bad drivers, don't worry, it's so they can heat their tyres for grip [The drivers return to their grid positions ready for the start].

8:16 [You hold your breath filming the start of the race] The race director's about to initiate the start sequence [five red lights turn on one by one before all lights go out all at once to start the Grand Prix and the cars race towards the first corner].

...

16:55 I'm going to cry, Carlos Sainz just f*cking won the British Grand Prix! I'm divided on the safety cars, but thank you Estie Bestie for retiring your car. Carlos attacked Charles on fresh tyres at the restart, got that P1 and won! I fear I'll never shut up about this.. [The camera pans to Carlos' podium].

21:01 [The shot switches to y/n's bedroom] Unfortunately, I didn't bump into Jenson Button that weekend, which is a shame but I hope to be back someday on a more regular basis... Thank you all for letting me take you along to my dream playground and for letting me ramble on, please do let me know if you'd be interested in more F1 breakdowns. Hope you're all wonderful, love you loads, mwah!

If you would like to be added to the taglist, please let me know. And, if you want to remain tagged, you must interact with the posts (credits to Zya).

taglist for f=ma, @vampteeths @edwardslvrr @zya8tracks @potatodirectioner @poppysrin @a-beaverhausen @judesgfirl @pogueprincesa

note! credits to zya for her layout and for her ingenious idea to breakdown f1 to those of you who love rafe but may not know much about this world xx i may be posting little extras like this to explain more and adding little links to f1 articles that help break the sport down.

did you catch the danny ric reference?

i couldn't resist basing this on carlos' win, i'm gonna miss him this season :( if u guys have any questions, please feel free to ask, i'll try to answer them to the best of my ability

[buriedpair]

AHH SORRY COULDN'T RESIST ASKING FOR MORE!! I just love this whole idea of a casino setting frfr

What if MC wanted to try what OCs do? Following OCs around like a puppy lmao🧎

Amias: they pester him trying to get him to teach them the da way of winning (and pool game. Pool games are hot, you can get quite handsy with someone while teaching lmao)

Edge: they follow him and clumsily try to shuffle the cards and do tricks. Ain't it adorable? Look, Edge, it's a new focus!!

DD: MC wearing clothes to match him and begging to get their hands on DD's scythe to try to scare away problematic players like a bouncer (they don't. The one scaring folks is behind MC l can sense it 😭)

Jackpot: dancing. Pole. Pole dancing 😳 shy MC wanna try it, but oh my would you look at that, such snuggly fitted outfit may reveal too much (and everyone can see it? Scandalous!)

Gambit: MC follows them with a masterfully crafted pout, trying to copy them and their stoic posture. Someone giving trouble to Gambit? MC is here to save the day! (apparently, the poor naivety doesn't realise Gambit can scare everyone in this room by only a stare)

- stargazer who is set on knowing the lore!! 😭

Well well well, stargazer. Ask and ye shall receive!

Yandere!OCs x GN Reader

Teaching MC to be like them!

Amias

You're right. Pool games are hot. Amias is definitely enjoying his chest pressed against your back as he leans over you to teach you how to hold the pool cue. You seem thrilled when you so much as hit a ball. It's cute.

You wanna learn to gamble like a pro? Sure, just sit on his lap and he'll teach you the ways of the cards. He'll tell you all the values of every hand, he'll teach you to spot a liar, and he'll teach you how to get past Edge's tricky dealing.

Edge

Did you know you only have to shuffle a 52 card deck seven times in order for it to be as shuffled as it can be? Well you will. Edge will literally lecture you on cards and dealing and drunk customers. Hell, Gambit will practically hire you after he's done.

He's happy to teach you all he knows, especially if it means you're giving him your undivided attention. EXTRA especially if it means he can punish you when you get something wrong. Nothing too bad, dear. It's a beginners mistake. You still need to learn somehow, though.

Double Down

'Oh my god couples outfits' is probably his first thought. God, you look so cute. He's not even sure where you got clothes that match his, but he's living for it. As for his scythe... Sure, use it. He doesn't care if you wreak havoc on those around you, it just means you're a quick learner. Even the adorable you is more threatening with a giant human-sized weapon.

He still thinks you're cute though. Of course you can't stomach his job, that's why he has to do it. It's okay though, you can pretend like you're scaring off drunkards with your silly scowl and he'll threaten to throw them into the fountain if they try to tell you you're not scary.

Jackpot

No. Never. Not in a thousand years. You're too divine to be seen in that outfit, please change. He's a hypocrite in this situation, but does he care? Absolutely not. He'll steal Gambit's jacket to cover you up and sneak you off to probably go cry.

He'll sob into your confused, barely covered arms in the back room, whining all the while about how unfair it is. You're for his eyes only! Don't you even care? Why are you laughing?!

Gambit

Gambit doesn't understand why you want to be like him. He'll teach you how to handle finances if you want, but he doesn't think you'll like it. It is enjoyable to watch you glare at disrespectful customers like you're his own personal bodyguard, and it's nice to have you hang around, too.

If anyone gives you trouble, though, they're banned for life. You're the new co-owner, and he will not tolerate any disrespect toward you. Besides, you'll have to get used to it anyways when you eventually become his sweet little spouse.

[voidmade]

i've been achieving things so hard the past few years i can't do it anymore!!! i just wanna be a chill loser girl with hobbies now i don't want to prove anything to anyone anymore not even to myself!

like in the past year alone i had 2 fashion shows to my name as a designer, all these other fashion related gigs( styling and modeling ), 2 internships, fulltime school, a job, my serious relationship, fulltime commitment to fitness that made me go from beginner to intermediate in pole dancing, animal rescues, traveling(both mandatory for school/family and leisure), etc etc etc

and it's all nice and i am so immensely proud of myself but it's honestly so exhausting....i love always doing something but it does catch up with you sometimes when you multitask 10 activities at once... anyway not complaining just wishing i finally learn what's a healthy balance!

[disneeznuts]

David x (fem) reader on a Disney cruise (Disney dream) ily

a/n: uh side note... I've never been on a cruise so I'm gonna go off of every commercial and youtube video I've seen. sorry if it's inaccurate lol.

(david kawena x reader)

summary: cruise antics with a side of sunburn

Masterlist

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"Can I back out?" You asked, inching away from the decreasing line of people. Coming into contact with skin, you looked up to meet David's gaze. However, he was focused on the view below you. Following his eyes, you saw all the bodies splashing in the pool. Looking back at you he smiled lightly.

"It's not so bad. I swear. Scout's honor," he stated, bringing up a hand to place it on his heart. With a rather unamused look you tilted your head at him. "Really, it's not that fast," he insisted.

"I'm not worried about that. What if I like, rip my swimsuit while we’re in there and everyone will-" You glanced around to make sure no one was paying attention to you, leaning closer to David you whispered to him, "What if my ba hoobs fall out."

Instantly a snort left David's lips as he went to try and hide his laughter behind his arm.

"Why did you pronounce it like that?" He giggled rather childishly. You furrowed your brows at him.

"Do you see how many kids are around? What if I flash them, David? I will never forgive myself."

Calming down from his fit, the boy placed a hand on your back, reassuringly.

"I'm sure you have nothing to worry about. It's not like anything can tear it away. You're gonna be on the tube the whole time. The tubes not gonna hurt you."

Biting your lip you hesitantly took another step forward.

"If you're wrong you so owe me. For giving me false hope." David chuckled again.

"It'll be fine," he stated, placing the tube down onto the starting pad

--

"I've never even played golf let alone the mini version of it," You informed taking a golf club from David as he handed it to you.

"Really? I swear we did on a date once," David said, snagging a ball and maneuvering around running children to hole 1.

"Maybe we did. I don't know but I can already tell this is not my forte." You mumbled watching as David placed the tee into the ground and stepped back to line his shot and do practice swing. Looking back at you he smiled with a shrug.

"Hey, don't knock it till you try it." Looking back at the course, he leaned over and went for the hit. Smoothly the ball rolled across the mats before entering a windmill that was slowly moving and exiting back out onto the grass. Watching, it stopped just before flag.

"You are so going to win," you stated. "How am I even supposed to get it through the fan thing?"

"You'll do great. Just go for it," David insisted, walking backwards, his pole on his shoulder.

Looking rather helpless you fixed yourself into a stance that you guessed resembled David's and attempted a swing. The ball took off faster than his but still made it's way up the ramp and through the windmill, effortlessly falling on to the hole.

Jaw dropping you looked over at David who was cheering.

"See I told you. Look at that you're a natural." Laughing you waved your hand, jogging to catch up to him.

"Beginners luck."

--

“Ow ow ow ow- be gentle,” David whined as you smoothed aloe over his shoulders. Whispering a quiet ‘Sorry,’ you eased up on your actions.

The boy sat on the edge of the hotel rooms bed facing the TV as you kneeled behind him.

“I don’t get it. I’m in the sun literally all the time. Why am I getting burnt now?” He asked eyes fixed on the screen which was playing the The Little Mermaid.

“You didn’t drink a lot of water today. That’s probably a factor,” you hummed, capping the container. David sighed, carefully turning to fall onto his stomach, head plopping onto the sheets causing his bangs to fall in front of his eyes.

Laughing lightly at his miserable state, you joined him, resting onto you side. With your head in one hand you tucked the misplaces strands of hair behind his ear with the other.

“Thanks,” he mumbled. Responding with a small smile you continued to card through his hair with your fingers. Eyes falling shut the atmosphere became quite despite the tune of ‘Kiss The Girl’ playing in the background.

“You still want to go to our reservation?” You questioned softly as the song ended. Letting out another huff of breath David picked his head up, neck craning to look at you.

“If you want to,” he responded. Furrowing your brows you scanned across the boys features, taking in his tired eyes from the busy day, before sitting up and reaching for the remote.

“I think Finding Nemo’s next. We can watch that and order room service instead. We have all of this week still to check the restaurants out,” you offered. Placing his chin in his palm, elbow sinking into the mattress David looked over his shoulder back at the TV.

“I do like a good Merlin and Dory moment,” he mumbled.

“Sounds like a plan then,” you agreed crawling over to place a quick kiss to David’s cheek. The corner of his mouth quirked up as he turned back to you. Pushing himself up slightly, he cupped the side of your face and pulled you back to him. A small smiled edged its way onto you lips before they connected to his.

His presence disappeared as soon as it came but you followed him as he pulled back. Putting his cheeks in your palms you brought him back close to you. As you did so David shifted forward, making you fall onto the pillows. Giggling softly you placed your hands onto his shoulder to draw him closer just as you fell into another kiss.

However the sudden lurch from the man above you made you do so otherwise.

“Woah- watch the skin man. Making me feel like I’m being stung by a jellyfish,” he hissed. You winced at his reaction.

“Sorry,” you said placing your hold onto the sides of his neck to slowly pull him back in.

[elizmanderson]

I'm usually horrible at these things because I never know what to ask, so thank you for the nifty list. XD My question because I love seeing your pole videos -> What made you decide to get into pole fitness?

that is why I made the list, bc I'm also horrible at coming up with questions 😂

anyway. for anyone who is unaware, I post a weekly pole video on Instagram after my pole fitness class. like honestly I do that more predictably than I post about my books lmao.

[I'll add a link to my latest reel when I'm back on desktop, since on mobile the phone's menu blocks the link button when I highlight the text.]

okay so how I got into it:

I had a work friend who does aerial silks (among other things), who invited me to the showcase at the studio she teaches at. something I loved about their showcase was the body diversity, especially in the pole, burlesque, and chair routines. like!! you've got all these plus-sized women looking sexy and confident as hell, and I was like, I want to feel that way.

so after the second showcase I went to, I stopped by my friend's office like "I'm thinking of trying a pole class," and she INSTANTLY grabbed her phone, texted the beginner pole instructor, signed me up for a drop-in class, and said "no more thinking, now you just have to try it :)"

which btw was very effective, like I'm convinced I would've tried it eventually but it probably would've taken another six months of careful consideration bc that's how I generally am.

instead, I went, and I've gone every week since. it's been like 10 months now, and I've also tried a Lyra (aerial hoop) workshop and a pole choreography class, plus helped out with pole demos at Pride, plus go to a free monthly Latin dance night my instructor hosts downtown with a friend from the local ballroom company.

it's the most in tune I've ever been with my own body (ever a work in progress, but we're getting there), plus the best I've ever felt about my body.

on that note, have a thirst trap that a different platform marked as "suggestive content," which is the first time that's ever happened to me lmao

I said my thirties would be my hot girl era, and so they are 😤

[unusannusbracket]

I’ve had some curious people, so here’s the seed. (Warning that all 366 videos are in a list here, so it’s very long)

Cooking with Sex Toys

Ethan Finally Becomes a MAN

Recreating Every Single Unus Annus Video

Mark and Ethan Attempt an Escape Room

Hunting HeeHoo

Pee Sauna

Goodbye.

Ethan Gives Mark a Viking Funeral

Playing Children’s Games in Total Darkness

Preserving Ourselves in Wax

DIY Geriatric Simulator

DIY Bungee Jump (please don't try this)

2 Truths and 1 Lie -- Waxing Edition

Mark Teaches Ethan to Read with Hooked on Phonics

Duct Tape Crucifixion (Amy, Please Don't Watch This Video)

Bear Trapping 101: An Elegant Knot For an Elegant Beast

The Unus Annus Annual Sleepover

Reacting to Your Hilarious Green Screen Memes

Creating Mark FISHbach

Goat Yoga

Chickens Teach Us About Life and Death

Unus Annus Try Pole Dancing

We Made Nude Paintings of Each Other

Being Brutally Honest with Each Other

2 Absolute Beginners Experience the Dancing Glory that is Salsa

The Unus Annus Annual Costume Contest

Mark Turns Ethan into a Mummy to Prepare Him for the Great Beyond

Mark Conquers His Fear of Night Swimming

Pee Soda

We Got Pepper Sprayed

The Truth of Unus Annus

Mark Teaches Ethan How to Play the Trumpet

Hiding Our Sins from Amy's Holy Peepers

The Wubble

Mark Cooks Blindfolded While Ethan Guides Him Through FaceTime

W​​​​​e Had To Drink Each Other's Pee

We Accidentally Made an SCP While Amy Was Away

Santa's Mukbang (Drinking 1 Gallon of Eggnog)

Beer Sauna: Turning a Portable Sauna into a Portable Hell

Literally Eating Fire

All Our Video Ideas That Never Happened

Mark Reviews The Impossible Burger But There's a Looming Sense of Impending Doom

2 Grown Men Attempt the Presidential Fitness Test

Nutball: The Most Dangerous Game

The Unus Annus Last Supper

We Force Mark to Swim in the Ocean (HIS GREATEST FEAR)

Fixing Mark's Hole with Ramen but Every Time We Add Glue We Get 5% Closer to God

The Koala Challenge: TikTok’s Intimate Couple’s Trend

Pitching a Tent in the Woods But There's a Bear 15 Feet Away

We Tried a Labor Pain Simulator

We Will Churn Thy Butter

Mark Breaks His Nose On An Aerial Hoop

Beating Inanimate Objects to Death

Mark's Outdoor Escape Room

Donating Toys to Charity w/ JackSepticEye

Baby Hands Operation

What in the Hell is a Pink Trombone?

Mark Teaches Ethan How to March in a Marching Band

Drawing on Each Other's Backs in Total Darkness

Crushing Watermelons Betwixt Our Mighty Thighs

Making Our Own Sensory Deprivation Tank

We Lubed Our Floor for a Sliding Competition

A Serious Conversation Under the Stars

Drawing Memes from Memory

1 Man 100 Accents

How to Start a Fire (except don't...)

DIY Chiropractor

Mark Needs To Rub Ethan and Only His Mom Can Help Him

We Pierced Each Other’s Ears

Mark and Ethan Go Casket Shopping

Unus Annus

Mark Punishes Ethan

We Force James Charles to Run a Military Obstacle Course

The Sensory Overload Tank

Mark and Ethan Are Now Fathers

We Made Every YouTuber Battle in the Hunger Games

We Bought Every Grinch Costume on Ebay

Turning Mark Into an E-Boy

Helium Therapy

Everything's Legal If You're Dead

How to Safely Bury Your Friend

Who’s Cutting Onions In Here???

Recreating the Miracle of Childbirth

We Play the Newlywed Game While Consuming That Which Will Kill the Other

The Beginning of The End

We Attempted to Create THICC Water

DIY Boob

2 Idiots Get Crushed by 18-Foot Giant Snakes

Mark and Ethan Get Into a Fight

The Painful World of Aerial Silks

You Blink You Lose

Ethan Will Be Kicked in the Balls

We Looked at Unus Annus Memes

Poopsie Sparkly Critters (a slime surprise...)

Unregulated Axe Throwing

10 Strange Amazon Products Ethan Bought Mark Because He Doesn't Know How to Spend Money Responsibly

The Secret Unus Annus No-Touchy-Touchy Hand Shake

Taped and Afraid

We Played Strip Poker

REAL Ghost Hunting at an Abandoned Zoo

This Video is Completely Unedited

Eating Only Onions for 24 Hours: How Many Onions Does it Take to Kill a Man?

Ethan Teaches Mark Gymnastics

Mark and Ethan Look at a Puppy for 10 Minutes

Pressure Washing Our Sins Away

The Ultimate Trolley Problem

Recreating Mark's Childhood

2 Men in a Trench Coat Teach You how to Save Moneyat the Movies

Mark Teaches Ethan to Wrestle

What Was the Most Painful Thing We've Ever Endured?

Drinking Real THICC Water... How Bad Does It Taste?

This is What Being Tased Feels Like

Only UNUS-es May Watch This Video

We Take a Lie Detector Test to Uncover our Darkest Sins

Transforming Mark into the 8th Wonder of the World

This Is The Most Dangerous Children's Toy Ever Made

Saying Goodbye to All Our Guests

Ethan Destroys Mark's Van with a Bat

BEYBLADE NUTBALL

We Turned our Bodies into Art

Drunk College Party Simulator

Doing Each Other's Makeup in the Dark

The Candy Bra Challenge

A Bear Attacked Us in the Middle of the Night

Too Many Pickles

Making an Indoor Tornado to Flex on Mother Nature

2 Adults Take a 4th Grade Math Test

We Took the Polar Plunge

Brick Soccer

Only ANNUS-es May Watch This Video

Blood Bath

Ethan Kidnapped Mark

How to Rescue a Cat from a Tree

Literally Finding a Needle in a Haystack

Only Watch from 2:15 to 6:11 --- DO NOT WATCH ANY OTHER PART OF THIS VIDEO

Team Building for 2: Trust Fall, Tug-of-War, and More!

Building IKEA's Hardest Piece of Furniture Without Instructions is Impossible

How Many Slaps Does It Take to Cook a Chicken?

Floating in a Real Sensory Deprivation Tank

Ethan Teaches Mark How to Swim

We Eat Bugs

Accepting the Truth

The Annual Unus Annus Dunk Contest

Grip Strength Test: Loser Becomes the Winner's Butler for a Day

7 Minutes in Heaven | 7 Minutes in Hell

Help Us Break a YouTube World Record

Becoming One with the Horse

Mark and Ethan Go on a "Drum Date"

Bobbing For Apples But the Water Keeps Getting Thiccer

Who Can Teach Their Dogs a Trick the Fastest?

Mark Knows What Ethan Did...

We Buy a Professional Hypnosis Video and React To It

Mark and Ethan Learn About the Human Body

Tearing a Phone Book in Half with Our Huge Manly Muscles

How to Escape from a Hostage Situation

Being Attacked by a Fully Trained Bodyguard Dog

Puberty Simulator

Breaking Glass With Our Screams

Dunking Oreos In Literally Anything But Milk

Hydro Dipping A Baby

Attempting to Build IKEA Furniture Without Instructions

Can You Bake a Cookie from Cookie Dough Ice Cream?

The Bad Kind of Cupping

Ethan Explores Mark's Haunted Basement

Would Chica Save Us From Drowning?

Was 2020 a Bad Year for Unus Annus?

Shooting Archery ON A HORSE

This is For FUN and NOT a Fetish

Mark Teaches Ethan Korean

Building the World's First IKEA Boat

Purging Our Sins with a Neti Pot

Discussing the Idea of Murdering Each Other but it's Just a Joke and Definitely Not Serious Haha

Momiplier Teaches Self-Defense

The 1st Annual Unus Annus Roast

Mark and Ethan Share a Drink

The Barrel - Official Music Video

Popping Popcorn with a High-Powered Laser

Is Mark a Masochist?

We Wrote a Hit Pop Song in 30 Minutes

We Attempt to Make UNHOLY Water

We Give Each Other Tattoos Blindfolded

The Ultimate Paper Airplane Showdown

Judging Your Terrible Unus Annus Ideas

Top 10 Worst Things Your Friend Could Possibly Spend Their Money On

3 Big Boys Attempt the King's Royal Fitness Test

Reddit 50/50: Two Player Edition

We Attempt Pottery Without Amy's Help

Mark and Ethan Build a Scarecrow

Learning the Ancient Art of Chinese Archery

Ultimate Horseshoes

This Video Went Completely Out of Control

Cryptid Olympics

Hot Dog'd to Death

Recharging Our Phones Using Only Brute Strength

Becoming a Master of Mime

Harnessing Our Dogs' Unlimited Energy

We Explore the Unus Annus Subreddit for Your Delicious Memes

Forcibly Turning Mark Into Santa Claus Against His Will

Literally Laying On Literal Broken Glass

The Good Kind of Cupping

Blowing Our Souls Into Some Hot Glass

Who Can Make Themselves Taller?

DIY Bed of Nails : OH GOD, PLEASE DON'T EVER TRY THIS

Mark and Ethan Summon a Ghost

The Great Meat Mistake

Recreating Ourselves as a Cursed Mannequin

DIY Wine

We Played Mad Libs and Ran It Through Google Translate

Bobbing For Literally Anything But Apples

Acupuncture Is NOT Painful

Mark Gives Ethan a HOT (stone) Massage

We Cryogenically Freeze Ourselves

Ultimate YouTuber Boxing Showdown

10 Miracle Products to Give YOU the Thiccest Jaw on Planet Earth

Dummy THICC for Dummies | A Tale of 2 Butts | Pushing Our Butts Even Further Beyond

We Attempt to Make Holy Water

Mark Steals Ethan’s Face

DIY Teeth

Our Perfect (and last) Valentine's Day

Mark Builds a Pillow Fort for the Very First Time

The Egg Smashing Game

Ethan Redefines Male Beauty

Learning to Breathe Underwater

The Great Ice Cream Cake Race

Preparing a 5-Star Meal for Our Youtube Famous Dogs

We Finally Drank Our DIY Win

2 Dirty Boys Wash Their Filthy Mouths Out With Soap

Professional Fire Cupping (Going Even Further Beyond)

Morphing Our Bodies Into Superhero Poses

Bad Bad Beans

We Hired a Real Hypnotherapist to Analyze our Darkest Dreams

This is Goodbye

God's Fitness Test

Edible Slime was a Mistake.

DO NOT TRY THIS UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES

You Breathe You Die

Long Hair, Do We Dare?

Mark and Ethan Desperately Try and Name a Single State in the USA

The Most Dangerous Shave

Two Male Men Judge Female Women on Their Beauty

5 Products to Grow Your Patchy Beard

How to NOT be the Perfect Boyfriend

Learn to Jump Higher in 16 Minutes and 16 Seconds

Playing Cards: The World's Deadliest Weapon

DIY Cheese

We Found Websites That the World Forgot About

Play-Doh Thanksgiving

Ethan Watches as Mark Achieves the Impossible

2 Men 200 Accents

1 Gallon of Jello Nearly Broke Us

Desperately Trying Not To Touch Our Faces

Mark and Ethan Milk a Goat

Edward Pumpkin Hands

Nutball Extreme: Taser Edition

The Unus Annus Space Program

Having an Adventure In VR Chat Because We Can't Go Outside

Using Google Maps to Find the Lost City of Atlantis

Mark and Ethan Desperately Attempt to Feel Something

Ethan Turns Mark into a Werewolf

Looking at Long Lost Memes

The Human Mop

An Extremely Sour, Not-At-All Sour Meal

Going on an Internet Scavenger Hunt

Making Soda With Literally Anything But Soda

Mark and Ethan Become United States Citizens

Consuming the World's Hottest Chip

Learning How to Lockpick (FBI Please Don't Watch)

We Made Fanart for Each Other

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[burrowkit]

2025 New Year Resolution

Alright, New Year's Eve is coming up quickly, and I'd like to share my resolution.

It's the same as this year's resolution, which is similar to my 2023 resolution.

It's super simple and easy to attain, but also makes a world of a difference for me. Especially when I'm having a bad day, I just need to remember it, and work on it.

What is this resolution?

Back in 2023, I decided I wanted to go on a quest for happiness.

I was told that it's a difficult quest, but for me, I don't see it that way.

For me, I see it as an opportunity to try new things, to see what I enjoy and dislike. So what if I tried a class and discovered I hated it? I'll just try a different one next time.

If something brings me joy, I'll try and incorporate it into my life. If it's not available, or if I'm tired of it, I'll try out something new.

The point isn't the achieve a constant happy state. Let's face it, life is too complicated for that. But it is a quest to find what brings me joy, and what little things I can do to bring a happier life.

I'll absolutely admit to bad days, or days when I think nothing's working out.

Then I remember my little planner/calendars I had for the dark days to hold onto my sanity, to not fall apart.

Sometimes... finding happiness is in the little things. Reading a book, watching a tv show, meeting friends, going for a walk (usually this is mostly me thinking over things, but is also a great way to listen to audio books!).

Anyways, if you're looking for a thought-provoking New Year's Resolution that's easy to take (I mean, most places have recreation centres and libraries, and I am talking about activities for adults, not just teens/kids). You don't have the money? Okay, well, if you can access a library, they have physical and e-books (e-books are great, cause you can put them on your phone, which is kind of required these days, but also tablets/computers).

Try going to the beach, and building a sand castle. Go out into the snow and build a sculpture. If it falls, will you laugh and learn from the experience, or decide you hated the process and try something new?

Find a place you can go to (safely), and explore (safely). Try a dance class, learn about the starts, who cares?

Watch a bunch of videos on youtube if you need to.

Also, be careful not to burn yourself out. Don't try like 10 things at once. Make sure you balance your schedule with time for yourself/to sleep, as well as making new memories/trying things that make you happy.

Hey, if you're happy with 10 things, make sure you cycle those through your life!

Some things I've tried:

Pole Fit (not pole dancing, pole fit, it's more acrobatic, in theory)

Drum Fit

A "beginner's" drawing class (it's a rec class that I enjoy)

I'm going to try and take up dancing

Auditioning for local theatre productions (AND going to see them)

Spending more time reading/writing/at the library

Attempting to make new friends

Played "tourist" in my own province (visited places that are mostly for tourists, but are also cool and should be seen by anyone, e.g. a concrete garden, an art maze, a long weekend trip on a road "trail", various forts/towns/places that pretend they're in a different year)

Book shopping <3 (really bad habit)

Lego shopping (less so lately)

Tried some other small artistic hobbies

Anyways, if you can, I recommend trying new things! Figure out what brings you joy, and what you can expand on!

[desertdollranch]

Grace’s Coffee Stand

Grace Thomas is full of big ideas, and she’s always coming up with new and exciting ways to grow her business skills. This weekend, she’s taking a shot at opening a coffee stand serving guests at Fable Mountain Ski Resort. Winter isn’t over yet--and there’s still lots of snow up here! 

Grace has brought along as much as she can fit onto the countertop of her custom-made recycled-wood kiosk. She’s got hot cocoa, whipped cream, hot coffee, warm cookies, candy canes, and cinnamon sticks! She sets up her stand right outside the gift shop and close to the trailheads, so that guests can either warm up before they head out, or can refuel after they’ve had their fun for the day.

Let’s see who’s stopping by today......

Rose is at Fable Mountain today with her toboggan. The resort has some of the best sledding hills around, and she has the time of her life running up the hill and then zooming back down.

Even with all the running, Rose’s hands and toes have become very cold. She’s glad to warm up with a cup of hot cocoa topped with marshmallows. 

Over on the steeper slopes, Fernanda is learning to snowboard! 

It’s not easy the first few times she tries, and she falls down a lot. While she rests her tired knees, she needs a nice, hot drink to melt the snow inside her boots and her mittens...

Grace offers her a cup of fresh-brewed coffee, in a mug! 

Paper cups are available for customers who don’t want to stick around while they drink, but Fernanda needs something to warm her hands while she drinks.

Ellen is at Fable Mountain today to go cross-country skiing. This is a great activity for beginners--if you can walk, you can cross-country ski! You don’t need lessons, unlike the more challenging downhill skiing. Ellen got into the swing of it really quickly. She glides across the flat terrain, propelling herself forward with her poles as she moves her legs. 

It’s strenuous exercise, but it appears that Ellen is still cold!    

She gets her hot cocoa in a mug, too, with a big dollop of whipped cream and a candy cane!

Willa and her little sister Evelyn have already been sledding with their parents and older sisters, but they got bored and scampered off to build a snowman while the rest of their family continued sledding. But that becomes far less exciting when they see Grace handing out cups to customers.

They run over to see what’s good. They don’t have any money, but Grace lets them each take a cookie anyway, because they’re so cute and plucky. 

These are chocolate cookies sprinkled with a bit of “snow”, actually powdered sugar. 

The snacks give them just enough energy for the best activity of all--snowball fights!!!

[party-gilmore]

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[imnotgrimimjustagrumpyreaper]

GRIM! I saw on your pole you ply dnd, i recently got accepted to join a party, do you have any general tips? Mostly for making a character, esoecially as a begginer

I have the starter set btw

SO! Bad news! This is actually my very first character and party lol! I've been very lucky to have a great party of experienced players and a great dm! They've all been very patient with me! Take everything I say with a grain of salt! First and most importantly! Make sure you're with a party and a dm who respects you! DND is a collaboration but your character is still your character and your autonomy matters! There's nuance to this! But make sure you feel respected! A good example of this and why I feel lucky is 1. when I first built my character I knew I really wanted to be a little kitty of some sort and I knew that some DMs didn't really like to go past the baseline ethnicities of whatever edition or set or whatever they are playing! Mine was all like: "Hell yeah! Do you want to be a tabaxi or an awakened cat?" and its like! That's so cool of him! But also if he didn't, because remember I am a very beginner player so it would be a lot on the dm to help me keep my shit together and be playing an ethnicity who may need extra attention for stats and stuff I could get my little sulk in but I would probably like pick a tiefling or something lol! The other one was 2. he is very very strict that nothing can happen to your character while you are not there to witness it. Your character cannot die in a session you are not in. I've heard a lot of horror stories, its a mutual respect thing! just look for green flags and watch out for red ones! Secondly! LITERALLY just pick what calls to you and worry about the logistics later. It may be that you don't know enough to know what calls to you like I did, in that case maybe find a trusted friend who has experience in dnd to help guide you along to what would be a good fun fit or do some research beforehand! And don't be afraid to ask questions of your party members and dm! If you play video games you're already off to a better start than I am! Dnd is a lot like a video game, especially a video game in multiplayer mode. Don't worry too much about like characterization or anything up front, pick some basics and the rest will come to you! Its not like writing a story where you have to know everything up front! The story is already written for you lol, its out of your hands, your character will flesh themselves out as time goes on! Also if you've got literally any equipment you're already doing better than me! (Also love the Frankie!)

[isa-danser]

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[chasepipes]

Preparing for a Hike

Hiking difficulty varies greatly depending on terrain and trail conditions. Proper preparation ensures safety, endurance, and enjoyment, especially for beginners. Seasoned hikers consider various factors when preparing.

Preparation starts with understanding the hike conditions and specific environments. Hiking at low altitudes differs significantly from high altitudes, where reduced oxygen levels and air pressure may necessitate supplemental oxygen for improved breathing. Extra water helps with hydration in such environments. Weather considerations are equally important, as they influence timing and gear choices. For example, snowy or rainy seasons require specialized equipment like waterproof boots and insulated clothing, whereas warm, dry conditions allow for lighter gear and clothing options.

Careful trail selection during planning is crucial to gather essential details such as distance, length, and difficulty, allowing hikers to plan their expedition based on their fitness level. In planning duration, pro hikers recommend adding extra time beyond the estimated to account for unexpected challenges like steep terrains as well as snack and rest breaks.

Understanding travel logistics is also crucial, as most trails have different start and end points. This knowledge helps hikers arrange transportation, private or public, depending on accessibility options and regulations.

Fitness preparation contributes to a successful hike by preventing injuries, sore joints, and discomforts during the trek. Hikers— both novices and experts— benefit from a training routine that begins at least four to twelve weeks before the hike. This time allows them to get in shape, become comfortable with gear and belongings, and build endurance. Training should target various body parts, including the heart, legs, and core. Cardiovascular exercises like swimming and running improve endurance, while squats, calf raises, and lunges strengthen leg muscles. For core stability and balance, strength training exercises—weight-lifting, planks, and sit-ups—are effective. Each training session should start with а warm-up.

Since hiking expeditions mainly occur in remote areas/wilderness, basic survival and navigation skills are crucial. Unexpected situations, such as being stranded due to flooding or a miscalculated trail, may arise, leaving hikers short of food or without functioning gadgets. In such cases, knowing how to start a fire, forage for food, and build a shelter can be lifesaving. Navigation skills are equally vital for survival. In addition to modern-day technologies like the GPS, hikers should be familiar with primitive techniques, including using the sun or stars for direction and recognizing natural landmarks, as well as standard methods like map reading and using a compass.

As the hiking day approaches, having all the essentials in place is key to a smooth experience. After selecting the right backpack, pack crucial items like water, food, rain gear, collapsible trekking poles, sunscreen, and sunglasses. The duration of the hike determines the quantity and type of supplies to carry, with longer treks requiring more detailed planning and additional gear like a sleeping bag. While it's tempting to bring extras, pack light with only necessary supplies to prevent fatigue during long treks.

Hikers should also prioritize safety in their preparation. They should ensure they charge all gadgets, have a backup power source, and use personal safety devices like whistles. Familiarizing themselves with potential wilderness hazards and their mitigation strategies, having а well-stocked first aid kit, and having basic medical knowledge like CPR can be lifesaving in emergencies. Whenever possible, hikers should trek with trusted companions, share their itinerary with their contacts, and have emergency service numbers ready.

Finally, learning trail etiquette is essential for an enjoyable experience and environmental sustainability. The leave-no-trace rule emphasizes proper waste disposal, being on designated paths, respecting wildlife, being mindful of fire safety, and showing consideration for fellow hikers.

[sportscoach]

How to Get Started with Skiing: A Beginner's Guide

Skiing is a thrilling winter sport that allows you to glide across snow-covered mountains while enjoying breathtaking views. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to improve your skills, skiing offers an exciting challenge. In this blog post, we’ll break down the basics of how to ski and the steps you need to take to get started.

Getting the Right Equipment Before hitting the slopes, it's essential to have the proper gear. You’ll need skis, ski boots, ski poles, and appropriate clothing for the cold weather. If you’re just starting, you can rent equipment at most ski resorts. However, as you progress, it might be worth investing in your own gear for a better fit and more comfort.

The most important part is finding skis that are the right length and stiffness for your skill level. Ski boots should fit snugly but comfortably to provide support. Ski poles are used for balance and help with timing turns.

Learn the Basic Skiing Stance Once you have your gear, learning the correct stance is crucial. Stand with your knees slightly bent, and keep your body weight balanced over your skis. Your feet should be shoulder-width apart, and your arms should be relaxed and slightly bent at your sides. This posture will provide stability and control when you start moving.

Master the Snowplow Technique For beginners, one of the first techniques to learn is the snowplow. This technique involves positioning the tips of your skis close together while keeping the tails wide apart. This "V" shape helps you slow down and stop, giving you more control as you navigate the slopes. To practice, start on a gentle slope and gradually move down while focusing on keeping your skis in the snowplow position.

Learn How to Turn Turning is a vital skill to master to control your speed and direction. To turn, shift your weight toward the ski in the direction you want to go. For example, to turn left, lean slightly on your left ski, while turning right means leaning on your right ski. Start by practicing small turns on flat ground or a beginner slope to get comfortable with the movements.

Practice Stopping Stopping is a critical skill to learn, especially for beginners. Once you’re moving, you can stop by using the snowplow technique or turning perpendicular to the slope. Practice stopping at various speeds to build your confidence and ensure that you can control your speed at all times.

Take Ski Lessons If you're new to skiing, taking lessons from a professional instructor is one of the best ways to learn the sport quickly and safely. Instructors will teach you the fundamentals of skiing and provide personalized guidance based on your progress.

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[happymountainnepal]

All You Need to Know - Nepal Trekking FAQs

1. When is the best time to go trekking in Nepal?

The best time for trekking in Nepal falls during the spring months-from March to May-and autumn months from September to November. Both of these seasons show clear skies with moderate temperatures; therefore, both of these times are considered good for trekking. During spring, beautiful rhododendrons bloom, and during autumn, there is usually stable weather that is quite suitable for high-altitude trekking.

2. What should I pack for trekking in Nepal?

To be comfortable, safe, and enjoy the trek in Nepal, things used or required include layered clothes, trekking boots, waterproof jacket, and sleeping bag appropriate for a cold climate, trekking poles, first-aid kit, head lamp or flashlight, sunscreens, water purification tablets, or filter among others.

3. Do I need a guide or porter to trek in Nepal?

Hiring a guide or a porter, although not compulsory, is highly recommended to make your trip easier and safer. A guide will navigate and provide insights into the culture, while a porter might carry heavy luggage to make the trek easier. 4. What are some of the most popular routes to trek in Nepal?

Trekking routes of Nepal vary in their characteristics. Among all, the following routes are more famous:

Mt. Everest Base Camp: Overwhelming views of Mt. Everest.

Annapurna Circuit: Variety in Landscapes, variety in culture.

Langtang Valley: A beautiful mountainscape with a shade of Tibetan Culture.Ghorepani Poon Hill: Non-difficult and easy, beginners-friendly trek that provides one with stunning panorama views.

Manaslu Circuit: Lying remotely with spectacular sceneries, it also boasts rich cultural importance.

5. How fit do I need to be to go trekking in Nepal?

Most of Nepal's famous treks require a minimum of moderately good physical shape, while even longer or more high-latitude treks lie much higher than sea level. Hiking, cycling, and running may highly efficiently work towards training for both the Everest Base Camp Trek or Annapurna Circuit Treks, with general fitness proving to be rather sufficient in most cases when contemplating shorter treks.

6.  What Type of Trekking Permits does Nepal Require?

Most treks in Nepal relate basically to permissions, which are first of all done regarding questions of safety and environmental concern. Normally taken-up permits include the TIMS card for most areas where trekking is done, National Park/Conservation Area Permit, which includes among others Sagarmatha National Park and Annapurna Conservation Area, in addition to some extra Restricted Area Permits in regions like Manaslu Circuit.

7. How can I avoid altitude sickness during my trek?

To prevent altitude sickness, ascend slowly, stay hydrated, eat well, and rest frequently.  Let the body get the required time to get acclimatized, rest at the height. Note signs and symptoms: headache, vertigo, nausea, immediate descent if any worsening of any symptom.

8. Can I trek solo in Nepal?

Most of Nepal allows solo trekking; however, for most treks, taking a guide or going as a group is far safer, especially most of the time. Most routes are fairly well-marked; most remote areas do require permits to travel there solo and some require additional documentation for solo trekkers. Let someone know your itinerary for safety's sake.

9. What are the risks of trekking in Nepal?

Some major risks that people consider going to Nepal include: altitude sickness, injury due to falls on unsmooth or slanted grounds, and changeable weather. By and large safe, associated risks of these three may be decreased by preparation one is supposed to do prior to going, vigilance when in the field, and observance of precautionary measures accordingly.

10.How safe will it be going on trek in Nepal?

It is generally safe to trek in Nepal but naturally, some precautions need to be taken. Hiring guides and maintaining all the necessary safety measures will go a long way in making trekking a lot safe. Fitness is another aspect - persons who are fit enough not to catch altitude sickness that may come up anytime during your trip would be well equipped to handle the situation. If possible, get emergency medical evacuation-covered travel insurance.

11. How much does a trek in Nepal cost?

The actual cost of trekking in Nepal can vary greatly with factors such as the route taken, guide and/or porter fees, permitting required, and possible accommodations. Budget treks can be around $20-30 per day; mid-budget treks upwards of $50-100-plus per day with guides and/or porters, not considering your cost of travel to and from there.

12. What kind of accommodation does one get along routes of trek?

Accommodation in Nepal’s trekking regions is typically in tea houses or basic lodges along the trails. These offer simple rooms with shared bathrooms and a warm meal. The higher the altitude, the lesser the choice, comfort may vary; hence, one has to travel prepared for nothing to expect everything.

13. What are major challenges during trekking in Nepal?

These include high altitude trekking, steep and uneven terrain, unpredictable weather conditions, including even altitude sickness. This also includes limitations in the use of modern facilities such as the internet and electricity on the trek; this again varies from trek to trek and depends upon how remote the place is.

14. How can I deal with food and water during my trek?

Food along trekking routes typically consists of dal bhat (lentil soup), rice, noodles, and other local dishes. Higher up, options may be limited, but most tea houses provide enough variety. Always carry some water purification tablets or the filter because it is not necessarily so that all the water source found along the trail may not be good enough to drink.

15. How does one go about booking a trek in the country of Nepal?

Most treks in Nepal are pre-booked through a travel agent. Sometimes, it is possible to make arrangements locally from Kathmandu or Pokhara. Many agencies furthermore provide package offers including permits and transportation combined with their trekking services. Agency bookings should be done only through those agencies that are credibly qualified and whose guide has relevant experiences.