by riccihotz | Jul 27, 2023 | Advice
Many times on competition day dancers have trouble deciding what to do about fueling their bodies and tend to either avoid eating or eat a heavy “hotel” breakfast and feel they are not able to perform the way they want once they step on the dance floor. In...
by riccihotz | Jul 19, 2023 | Advice
**CONTROVERSIAL TOPIC ALERT** This week, I wanted to discuss an important topic to me- body image and its relationship to nutrition and health. While this applies to many people, I want to focus this post toward dancers. As dance is a very aesthetically driven sport,...
by riccihotz | Jul 13, 2023 | Advice
Thank you to one of our followers for this great question about intermittent fasting (IF) and dancers! My short answer is no. Research on IF shows potential health benefits for some individuals with some potential weight management benefits, but the majority of...
by riccihotz | Jul 5, 2023 | Advice
By request from one of our followers, this week our video covers non dairy calcium sources and tips on how to minimize risk of kidney stones for those at higher risk. Recommended daily calcium intake is 1000-1500 mg per day and can actually be easily obtained with non...
by riccihotz | Jul 5, 2023 | Advice
Hey Dancesport Competitors, this nutrition video is for you! If you or your student has a diagnosis of inflammatory bowel disease (also known as Crohn’s or Ulcerative Colitis), these are important tips to help promote a more successful competition experience with...
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