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All posts tagged "health advice for dancers"
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1.5KDancer HealthPreparing for concert season: Boost your performance with simple nutrition tips
For many dancers, the end-of-year performances are a critical time to be seen and demonstrate what you have achieved, but it’s also...
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850Dance AdviceExperiential anatomy for healthy foot function
“Our feet are our foundation,” says biomechanics educator Bea Glendenning of I Can Move. “To build a strong foundation, you must make...
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1.4KDance AdviceExercises and workouts: Quick tips to help you prevent knee injuries
Exercise, as we know, is very important and offers numerous benefits. Exercises help strengthen the muscles around the joints, and prevent stiffness,...
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1.6KDancer HealthThriving through winter with these easy health tips
With the right care and attention to our body and mind, winter can be a time to thrive, to get down to...
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1.7KDancer HealthVitamin D deficiency is common, and it’s a bigger concern than most dancers realise
My daughter is now taking five dance classes a week, so at a recent visit to her pediatrician, I asked about testing...
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2.2KDancer HealthTackling Common Dancer Questions and Myths
As a dietitian for dancers and a former professional dancer myself, I get lots of e-mails. Many of these questions are about...
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2.2KDance AdviceAdvice from dancers on how to avoid late-night mindless munching
It’s so important for dancers to get a healthy meal in the evenings after a long day of dancing. Your body needs...
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3.5KDance AdviceMaking Healthy Changes Sustainable in the New Year
Finally lose that extra weight by simply shifting the way you think about food choices – No calorie counting required. By Emily...
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4.1K1Dancer HealthSports Nutrition for the Male Dancer
By Emily C. Harrison MS, RD, LD. www.dancernutrition.com. It is undeniable that dancers are athletes at the highest level. They have to...
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2.6KDancer HealthShow your heart some love this Valentine’s Day
By Emily C. Harrison MS, RD, LD. www.dancernutrition.com This Valentine’s day, why not think about your physical heart, as well as your...
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1.8KDance AdviceStrategies to Beat the Holiday Bulge
By Emily C. Harrison MS, RD, LD. www.dancernutrition.com When the holidays are over and we are left with a few extra pounds,...
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2.4KDancer HealthDon’t Fear Carbs
Why Carbs Can be a Dancer’s Best Friend By Emily C. Harrison MS, RD, LD. www.dancernutrition.com Want better jump height, more endurance,...
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4.5KDancer HealthHydration for Dancers
By Emily C. Harrison MS, RD, LD. Even mild dehydration can affect performance. Staying hydrated is extremely important to a dancer’s performance...