Hosted by: Tara Christensen PT, MS, DPT
Guest: Jason Harrison, CSCS Co-Owner of Present Tense Fitness
In this episode, I sit down with Jason Harrison to discuss the critical role of strength training for dancers. We talk about its importance for injury prevention, performance enhancement and long-term athletic development. We explore when dancers should start strength training, some of the benefits that can be expected and how to find the right strength or performance coach. We also touch on traditional beliefs about strength training in the dance community and the importance of listening to your body when strength training.
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