Hydration
Best Drink for dance class?
What is water?
The body's main source of energy
What are carbohydrates?
The most important part of class to prevent injury
What is the warm-up?
A good pre-class snack contains these nutrients
what is carbs and a little protein?
The human body is made up of __% water
What is 60-70%
True or False- The only way to hydrate is by drinking something
False- hydration can also come through food
Provides energy and cell support to the body
What is Fat?
What a dancer should do at home to help muscles recover
what is sleep?
this fruit is a great quick energy booster and also helps prevent cramps
what is a banana
You have over___muscles in your body
what is 600?
A common reason for a headache while dancing?
What is dehydration?
Repairs and builds muscles after dancing
What is protein?
This injury is caused by overworking muscles without proper rest
what is a strain or overuse injury?
this common drink may give you a short energy burst, but can lead to a crash later
what is an energy drink or soda?
True or False: Stretching a cold muscle can lead to injury
what is TRUE
Ture or False: You should only drink water when you feel thirsty?
What is False? You should hydrate before you feel thirsty!)
Colorful foods full of vitamins
what are fruits and vegetables?
True or false: Smiling while dancing can help reduce perceived effort
true- smiling releases endorphins
Name one example of a healthy, portable snack for dancers
what is ....trail mix, yogurt, fruit, energy bar, etc
True or False: Ballet dancers were originally men
TRUE- women weren't allowed to perform on stage in some countries until the 1600s
True or False: Mild dehydration can impact strength and coordination
what is true?
True or false: Sugar gives dancer's long lasting energy
False- sugar gives a quick burst. Complex carbohydrates will help long lasting
You should do this after dancing to prevent soreness and improve flexibility
what is cooling down/stretching?
True or False: Skipping meals is a good idea to help a dancers' body
FALSE- Dancers need fuel
True or False: You only need to dance and practice in class to increase flexibility and strength
FALSE- muscles need to be worked and stretched every day to increase strength and flexibility