Keep It Moving!

I often get asked how I am still dancing at “my age,” although not professionally, but recreationally and of course, teaching. There are a few answers to this, so let’s begin with some basics that I feel have given me an edge in staying active and vibrant.

First things first: you have to actually keep it moving. While the notion is simplistic, its practice is very important. Whether it be dancing, running, weight training, tennis, etc.., the ability to stay active long-term requires a minimum commitment to movement. Although it may not be the same intensity as you have exercised before, simply moving on a regular basis will actually keep you moving, mobile and flexible. If you haven’t included regular movement in your weekly routine, start slowly with walking or a few simple moves a day to get back into the swing of things. DanceFit Form

burst workouts are great for this (they’re 5-8 minutes long)!

Along with regular movement, stretching and hydration are key. I find these two things are often overlooked by amateurs and pros alike. We all know we need to drink water, and stretch before and after a workout or sport, but do we do it? It's important to include minerals in your daily routine as well, which will help your body absorb the water in addition to supporting cellular function, and optimizing muscle recovery and performance. The minerals I take daily are these.

Body care. Massage and regular- at home therapy have also been go- tos for me, particularly when I'm reaching beyond a plateau and working a little harder. A monthly massage can really help reset things and prevent injuries as you stay active, not to mention at- gome care. I use a variety of tools but this trigger point release tool is one of the ones I go back to as it really helps to release stubborn muscle tightness and

💃🏼💪These are my go-to essentials for pain relief and mobility that keep me moving and pain-free! I highly recommend them all and have been using them for years. First I’ll always take the magnesium GLYCINATE supplement (the most bio-available form) that relaxes the muscles. This is something I take daily. When plagued with soreness or injury, I’ll take the arnica pellets as directed, apply the all-natural hemp cream wherever needed, and massage muscles using the Body Back trigger point release tool 🙌✨I use it to dig into tight muscles with both rounded and pointed ends for precise trigger point release. This combo helps me to stay active and pain-free!

This is just the beginning, as I've been experimenting with more tools and tricks for muscle release, and will be sharing those soon too!

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