Dear Colin,
How do I maintain strength while trying to keep my weight in check?
Hiromi
Dear Hiromi,
Smart eating habits are a necessary component of achieving peak performance. The right foods protect health, boost energy, improve stamina, strengthen bones, and speed up the healing process of dance injuries. An essential part of any weight management programme is to include all food groups in your daily intake. The ideal dancer’s diet is composed of carbohydrates, protein, and fat.
Eating a balanced diet with sufficient calories helps to preserve muscle mass, prevent fatigue, illness and injury, so check out the International Association of Dance Medicine and Science‘s resources on nutrition.
Best wishes,
Colin
You can email your ballet questions to Colin at hello@behindballet.com
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