by Kristen Spencer | Apr 12, 2022 | DanceRX Blogs, Injury Prevention
Nutrition and off-days are highly important for optimal recovery. But they are only a piece of the pie. One of the biggest influencers on our ability to recover and achieve replenishing sleep is our Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) – the part of our nervous...
by Sara Kamber | Mar 28, 2022 | DanceRX Blogs, Nutrition
I know what you’re thinking. Nutrition information labels. Too much information. Complicated. Time-consuming. Boring. But they don’t need to be. To help you choose foods that have acceptable calorie and nutrient levels, all you need to do is remember four simple...
by Sarah Haslock-Johnson | Mar 26, 2022 | Nutrition, Peak Performance
Performing takes an incredible amount of energy and stamina, so what you intake prior to your show is directly linked to your output. Here are just a few to limit or avoid and some alternatives that might be better choices for energy and health. Study after study show...
by Sara Kamber | Mar 24, 2022 | DanceRX Blogs, Nutrition
Get All of the Wonder Benefits of Eating Fiber Fiber is such an essential part of our diet, but it’s something that can be easily neglected and slip off the radar. Have you heard of the FTO gene? It’s directly linked to appetite and has the strongest relationship with...
by Sara Kamber | Mar 22, 2022 | DanceRX Blogs, Medical Revelations
Are you feeling tired this morning? This could be because of ADORA2A gene. Never heard of it? That’s ok. We have! The ADORA2A gene controls how caffeine is received in the brain and how caffeine affects the chemical adenosine, which makes us feel sleepy. As elite...
by Sara Kamber | Mar 20, 2022 | DanceRX Blogs, Nutrition
A common misconception among dancers is the idea that a “healthy” diet means eating the “right” foods, avoiding the “bad” foods, and achieving a certain weight. But being a healthy dancer goes beyond this. I often see dancers strive for a “perfect” diet as a means to...
by Sarah Haslock-Johnson | Mar 4, 2022 | DanceRX Blogs, Medical Revelations
Inflammation. It is something that affects us all, no matter our age, body type or level of athletic accomplishment. How much do you know about this health-related buzzword? We’re breaking down the need-to-know on inflammation in our latest blog. What is...
by Sarah Haslock-Johnson | Feb 15, 2022 | DanceRX Blogs
With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, I wanted to take a moment to encourage a different idea this year – join me and our DanceRX team in practicing self-love. There can be unnecessary stress around this commercial holiday. This year, be your own Valentine. You...
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