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A Dancer’s Secrets to Affordable Eating on the Road
Life on the road is a total blast. You get to see new places, meet new people, and have new
Dance
Cross Training for Dancers: Mastering the Basics
Let’s paint a picture… You log in to Instagram and on your “discover” page you see a snatched, muscular woman
Diet
8 Reasons You’re Snacking At Night…And 8 Solutions
Imagine this, you’re focused on your goals, determined to make it happen. You’re so good all day long but then, as soon as the full moon rises, the beast within you is unleashed…
You woof down treats.
Double portions.
And snack until your jaw gets tired… only then, as you lick the Cheeto dust off your fingers with melted chocolate outlining your mouth, do you realize the monster that you’ve become… Here is 8 reason why that’s happening (and 8 solutions!)
Diet
You’re not doomed it’s DOMS
As a professional dancer, many of us chase the “burn” in our workouts or push ourselves to our physical limit in class.
However that soreness can, and ultimately will, stall your progress or even lead to injury.
Here’s why your muscles ache and what to do about it so you can keep moving and grooving.
Beauty
A few of my favorite things
I like to think I’m not a materialistic person, but it is nice to appreciate simple comforts and daily joys. Today I want to share a few things that are making staying home that much better.
Dance
Are There Healthy Fats? And Other Facts on Fats for Dancers
Dietary fats are essential for a healthy body; from vitamin absorption, to joint protection, to hormone synthesis fats are worth their weight in gold in a balanced diet.
So ditch the “fat makes you fat” mentality and check out exactly why dancers need fats and how many are optimal for you!
Blog
What are Carbohydrates? The What, Why, and When
Carbohydrates are essential for dancers but unfortunately so much misinformation has been spread that many performers fear or even avoid adequate carb intake.
This article will serve to bust those myths and hopefully excite you to fuel your best dance body with plenty of carbs.
Diet
The Protein Needs of Dancers
One of the easiest ways to expedite muscle recovery and fat loss is to increase protein intake.
This article reveals exactly why athletic dancers need higher protein diets and exactly how much an individual needs.
Diet
Inexpensive Eats: Five Tips For Eating Healthy on a Budget
Life as a performer is expensive. Shoes, shows, lattes, and happy hours are all fun things to drop a few dollars on. But you know what you can’t live without? Food.
Food is a necessary expense, and we have to have it to perform, dance, lift, walk, breath, and, well, survive. You’re a savvy dancer who lifts, so you already know how important fueling your body is, which means you probably know how quickly money can go when you prioritize making healthy, smart food choices. While food may be your most important expense, it doesn’t have to be your biggest. Here are 5 tips to eat well, save money, and get hot.
Dance
Are You A “Quick Fix Queen? The Benefit to Playing the Long Game With Fitness
We live in a fast-paced world designed for instant gratification. But in regards to changing our bodies there’s much wrong information and these too-good-to-be-true solutions, are oftentimes just that.
These solutions are not solutions at all, they are hacks and cons, developed and marketed by a company that cares more about their bottom line than your health.
Here’s why you should skip the 30-day promises and overnight magic solutions.
Diet
How Much Fat Should I Eat? How to Balance Your Fat Intake
Fat is an incredible and important macronutrient. Having a diet with ample fat means your body will run smoothly and recover quickly.
However, there is “too much of a good thing,” being the most calorically dense macro means it’s easy to overeat fat and thusly having too many calories; ultimately slowing down your fat-loss goals.
Here are 8 ways fat is sneaking into your diet.
Fitness
9 Ways to Spice Up Your Protein
Baked chicken and steamed fish would bore anyone to tears and undoubtedly lead to the demise of one’s diet efforts.
A dancer within the DWL community felt this tension rising and asked the rest of the DWL Fam to weigh in on their favorite ways to make protein more exciting.
Here are the top 9 responses!
