Stay in Shape Over Break

The holiday season often means a week or two of from school and dance classes.  The holidays are a nice break from class and a great time to catch up with friends and family.  However, don't let yourself get behind over break.  Try these five tips from Dancefullout.com to make sure you are ready to hit the dance floor after the new year.

1. Stretch Every Day

To avoid having extremely sore muscles when you return to class, keep yourself limber by stretching everyday.  It is a great way to avoid being sore and a way to ensure you maintain your flexibility. Put the Stretch-EZ optic on your Christmas list.  It can be found at Our Online Product store and is great for aiding in physical mobility and flexibility, the Stretch EZ's cradle design encompasses the foot allowing for a comfortable stretch to the foot, heel, Achilles tendon, hamstring, quadriceps, inner/outer thigh and calf.  A break is also a great time to schedule an appointment with your doctor or podiatrist about any problems you may be having.  Call us at 419-423-1888 or visit our website to request an appointment. 

2. Take the Dog for a Walk or Go for A Walk Outside

To keep yourself active while your outside the studio, try a light form of exercise like walking your dog, riding your bike, or even walking around the mall.

3. Try a New Form of Exercise

Since you have some extra time over the break, try a different type of exercise.  Maybe go to your local gym and take a pilates, kickboxing, or swimming class.  Dance is a great form of exercise but you may discover another activity you love while keeping your body in shape for dance class!

4. Review Your Notes

Looking over your notes from class and thinking about your corrections will help you become more aware of them when you head back to class.  If you don't take notes after class already, now is a great time to gather a notebook and start!

5. Watch a Dance Performance

Sit back, relax, and let someone else do the dancing!  Watching a dance performance will inspire you and remind you why you love to dance.  It is also a great way to take control of your dance education and learn about different forms of dance and revisit the classics.

Finally, don't forget to enjoy your break.  Dancing is so much fun but it is also nice to let your body relax and take a break from dancing for a few days.