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Do Dancers Need To Go To The Gym?
As a dancer, your week will be filled with dance classes. However, in order to be the best dancer you can be, you will need to round out your fitness regimen with cardio and weight training.
AerobicAn aerobic workout is associated with any cardiovascular activity which requires a prolonged amount of exercise. Examples would be using a treadmill, elliptical trainer or a stair stepper. Classes at a gym can include kickboxing, step aerobics and hip-hop aerobics! Circuit TrainingCircuit training utilizes a number of different machines in a specific sequence. Each exercise is done as many times as you can within the set amount of time, and then you move on to the next exercise. Circuits keep your heart rate up while working out different parts of your body. Cool-downCooling down at the end of your workout gives your body a chance to recover, and your heart rate time to return to normal. End your workout with relaxing stretches or a light walk.IntensityIntensity refers to the level or workload of an activity. Interval training Interval training involves alternating bursts of intense exercise and rest. Interval training is great for building up endurance and burning through calories. An example would be running hard for 3 minutes, then walking for one minute. This would be repeated several times to achieve the full benefits of this exercise style.PlateauWhen you reach a point in your workout regimen where you feel as though you are doing everything the same and you are no longer seeing results, you have reached a plateau. React to this with change, alter your regimen to sock your system and continue to move forward with your fitness goals. This can be achieved through a change of classes, using different machines, trying other sports, upping intensity, or using heavier weight.RepsRepetition, or ‘reps,’ is moving the weight through its complete range of motion and then back to the starting position. SetsA set is a series of repetitions that are done a number of times. Many exercise programs suggest certain number of sets for the best results. An example is 3 sets of 10 reps. In all, you would do 30 reps.Warm-up
A warm-up is designed ease your body into strenuous workouts. Aerobic classes tend to start with a warm up, but on your own, take five minutes on a treadmill or stationary bike at an easy pace to get similar results. Always warm up before you stretch! By Sara Willcutt |
