WEEK 1 -Dancers Physical Limitations
Dancers Physical Limitations In today's blog post i'm going to be discussing how we as dancers can have more understanding about our own limits and about injury prevention. How can we maximise our potential by understanding limitations? - If we research and understand the limitations that may occur as dancers it will give us more knowledge of how to prevent injuries to allow us to perform at our highest potential. Injury Prevention - These are some of the steps you can follow to reduce getting an injury: Eat well and stay hydrated before, during and after class. Get enough rest and avoid overtraining. Do cross-training exercises to build strength and endurance in all parts of your body Always wear proper shoes and attire. Always warm up before training or performances. Lead a healthy lifestyle and get to know your body The most common injuries as dancers are mainly in the lower body due to the amount of footwork that dancers do. Here are some of the most common ...