How to Combat Low Energy and Fatigue in Dancing

A pro cheerleading career is one of the most energy-demanding paths to take. During your audition preparation phase, it’s normal to spend more days practicing and mastering a choreography that you’ll perform at the preliminary rounds.

At the actual auditions, you’ll spend half a day in the audition venue to display your dance skills and other abilities. Sometimes, the audition rounds could last for 3 whole days in which most are held separately.

Then, once you’re an official team member, you’ll be mandated to practice squad routines twice a week for future performances. These responsibilities can drain your energy and affect your performance as a dancer later on.

Fortunately, there are strategies you can employ to increase your energy so you can dance anytime for longer durations without compromising on your overall performance. Read on to know what they are.

1. Enhance mental concentration

Dancing isn’t just about exerting effort to make movements. There’s a reason why each genre has its techniques. Concentrating your mind on the steps, music, and emotion of the dance while performing, allows you to conserve your energy while accurately hitting the routines given.

2. Have breaks

Listen to your body. You’re not a robot. If it’s screaming for a rest then follow what it says. Take a break for as long as you want. Never push your limits. There is no need to do so. Dancing may be a physical activity that increases your stamina, but you should have a separate training session for that.

3. Stay nourished and hydrated

Food and water are our only sources of energy for the body. Dancers should consume options that are loaded with essential nutrients and electrolytes, not those containing empty calories. Make water infusions at home and have them as your refreshing beverage for post-dance practices or performances. Nutritionists also recommend drinking water even if you’re not thirsty.

4. Take vitamins

It’s found that dancers and athletes who suffer from burnouts have low vitamin levels. Include supplements into your diet as well. Better yet, choose supplements that are high in vitamins C, D, and E. These nutrients boost energy levels by increasing your metabolism.

5. Get enough sleep

Eating well and staying hydrated will be useless if you don’t rest well at night. So if you’re disciplined in your diet, be strict in your sleeping habits as well. Go to bed early and aim to get 7 to 9 hours of rest.

6. Take caffeine wisely or don’t at all

Caffeine from sweetened energy drinks or coffee does give us an energy boost. But that energy is just a drug effect and has a nasty crash and hunger as a consequence. The worst thing is that the crash and hunger often lead to overeating, especially if these drinks are loaded with sugar — something you don’t want to be doing as a pro cheer community member.

Low energy in dancing can be solved by keeping a healthy lifestyle. Make sure to eat nutritious meals, stay hydrated, take supplements, foster a calm and focused mind, take breaks when needed, sleep well at night, and don’t rely on stimulants for energy.

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