8 Count Barrebell

08/30/2024

Setting Goals

Setting achievable and obtainable goals is an important part of any dancers training. From wanting higher leaps to wanting to nail the turn sequence, goals are what drive you to the next level.

How do we use those goals to help with strength and conditioning training?

🌟 We use it as a base to build your training off of. It helps ensure we are targeting muscle groups and movements to help achieve your goals

🌟 We use it as motivation to put in the work and helps keep you accountable for your training

What are your goals? Let me know and let’s start working toward them!!

08/21/2024

These are 5 items I highly encourage every dancer to have to help bring their strength training to the next level

1. Yoga blocks
2. Numbered Stretch band
3. Mini loop bands (various levels)
4. Woven loop bands
5. Kettle bell

Each one of these items can increase the effectiveness of any exercise. These items are NOT required to have a great workout but they are only there to enhance!!

07/31/2024

Failure is not forever……one bad rehearsal, one bad day of classes, is not the end. In fact it is part of the recipe to make you better.

07/22/2024

Continuing education is super important…….taking my training to another level…..thanks to for these amazing courses!!!

02/26/2024

Confidence and a Positive Mental Mindset

Believe In You
Part of strength training is training your mind. Being confident in who you are and where you are at in your training will make all the difference. Taking the time to get in the right mind set and positive head space is just as important as any other training you do!

Believe in you!! I know I do!!

01/28/2024

Building Strength vs Building Muscle

Ever hear someone say “if a dancers starts strength training/cross training they will get bulky”

Well I’m here to tell you that’s false and here’s why: Building strength aims to increase the functional ability of the muscles while building muscle is aiming to build the size of a muscle.

Strength training does not imply that you will grow in muscles size. You will aim to increase the ability of the muscle you already have. Now can you make these two item work together yes!

Want more information ask me how we can get you started today!!

01/16/2024

Come and chat with me!!

01/11/2024

Flexibility vs Mobility

What is the difference?

🌟Flexibility is the ability of a muscle to lengthen passively through a range of motion.

🌟Mobility is the ability of a joint to move actively through a range of motion

Mobility is gained when we strengthen the muscles engaged in the movement. As those muscles become stronger and able to handle more of the work dancers will see an increase in flexibility because the correct muscles are engaged and working to provide the base for the flexibility.

Want to learn more about how mobility and flexibility work hand in hand and can help you become a stronger dancer? Want to start a program to increase your mobility? Send me a message! And let’s get you started on your journey!!

01/06/2024

This was a great class!! I am always looking for chances to grow and learn! And this class was a great opportunity to do just that!Always love and the information they give!

12/25/2023

12/02/2023

This woman here is one of the driving forces behind my decision to start 8 Count Barrebell. Watching her push to help dancers outside the box of the normal classroom training helps keep me going. Thank you for caring so much and being an amazing human!!

11/11/2023

Happy Veterans Day!! Please take a moment to thank all of those who have served this great nation! We are truly in their debt!! Thank you to all Veterans out there!! 🖤 8 Count Barrebell