Food Rule or Food Choice? There’s A Difference
For dancers, understanding the difference between food rules and choices can help you cultivate a healthier approach to eating. In this blog post, we’ll explore these concepts and offer practical tips to ensure you’re making nourishing choices rather than restrictive rules.
Read More…Male Dancers: Nutrition, Body Image, & Disordered Eating
For dancers assigned male at birth, nutritional challenges are the reality when navigating intense training schedules. The unfortunate reality of unrealistic body ideals that push thinness and extreme muscular physiques are often to blame. Proper nutrition, however, is crucial for optimizing performance, enhancing recovery, and preventing injuries. This blog post will dispel the nutrition- and body image-related misinformation and uncover the fundamentals of constructing a comprehensive plan to fuel for performance.
Read More…Sustainable Cross-Training for Dancers
Has your dance teacher suggested that you cross-train? Supplementing their training with a well-rounded cross-training plan helps dancers prevent injuries and improve performance. In this blog post, fitness trainer Maya Bryant shares everything dancers need to know about building a sustainable cross-training plan as a dancer.
Read More…Cross Training: How Much Is Too Much?
Dancers have exercise built into their lifestyles. Whether it’s classes, rehearsals, or cross-training, getting enough physical activity during a day is rarely our issue. What’s more of an issue, however, is knowing how much is too much. While cross-training is essential to enhance strength, flexibility, and endurance, it’s crucial to recognize when your cross-training efforts become excessive. In this blog post, we’ll uncover everything dancers should know about over-training and over-exercise.
Read More…A Dancer’s Guide to Regular Periods
Period health can significantly affect a dancer’s performance. Irregular or absent periods can be a sign of inadequate nutrition and overtraining, which can lead to decreased bone density, increased risk of injuries, and reduced energy levels. Painful periods can also impact concentration and stamina during rehearsals and performances. This blog post will uncover everything dancers need to know about period health and strategies to support it.
Read More…Healthy Recipes for Dancers
Enjoy these favorite power combos from The Healthy Dancer and To The Pointe Nutrition (TTP) Ambassadors! We offer delicious meal and snack options for busy dancers, including healthy, delicious recipe ideas and ways to meal plan for the week ahead.
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