This is why we keep coming back to this idea of having an efficient system for strength training dancers. It’s not just that there are some exercises (like a reverse lunge) that are more effective for an athlete than others (like a seated leg extension on a machine). It’s that the dancer has to pay for any inefficiencies with more time spent exercising, which in turn diminishes the amount of time they have for other areas of their life that are critical for peak performance and general wellbeing.
Read MoreIt’s not difficult to find dancers standing on one leg, pointing their toes, and doing some sort of strength move atop a BOSU ball. Probably strength coaches are too hostile to BOSU balls, but when it comes to efficiency, you’re better off leaving your specific balance training to the dance setting and focusing instead on strength, coordination, conditioning, and mobility when you’re strength training.
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