This is the first of a new series of posts I have decided to write, aimed specifically at those who are thinking of, or have already, taken up ballet as an adult, either for the first time or after many years. I took up ballet later than most, in my mid-teens, meaning that after a few years…
Tag: Health
Overtraining, metabolic damage and recovery regime
High guys! Sorry it’s been a while since my last post, I’ve been busy with work, and I’ve had a lot of planning to do for things coming up. Part of that planning includes this new regime I’ll be sharing with you! This a longer post than usual but read on to find out all…
The Insanity continues…
Hi everyone! Here’s the next instalment of my Insanity diary… if you haven’t caught up on my foray into the world of cardio so far, you can read the first post here. DAY FOUR: CARDIO RECOVERY When I saw the word “recovery”, I felt happy. I felt hopeful. About two and a half…
What’s in my dance bag?
I love reading “What’s In My Dance Bag?” posts, they provide such a cool insight into the weird and wonderful things that other dancers use every day. Ballet is a very traditional art, and it’s also very taxing on the body… this means that every dancer knows lots of tips and tricks that might seem…
Preventing Soreness
Okay, so hopefully everyone is starting to get back into the swing of things now following the Christmas break. Those first couple of weeks back can be a real pain- literally. After time off, coming back to ballet and re-strengthening those muscles you don’t use often in daily life can equal a lot of soreness….
Physiotherapy
For this week’s blog post, I thought I’d share an amazing physiotherapy appointment I had a few weeks ago. I’ve had problems with my left Achilles for years now. I’ve found a way to keep it under control to an extent; Biofreeze before class, Voltarol after, keeping legwarmers on, stretching and rolling out my…
Minor Injuries
Minor injuries that prevent you from dancing can be frustrating. A few weeks ago, I noticed a sharp pain in the top of my foot when I walked. It persisted over a few days, and after going to work with it, the pain became so bad that I was heavily limping. I decided to get…