Nutrition for Dancers Getting enough
of the suitable types of food is important for anyone who wants to perform at
their best on the dance floor.
In this month’s blog at The
Oundle School of Ballet we look at the best nutrition for dancers to
optimise performance. Call us in Peterborough on 01832
272981 for more information.
Types of Food Required Nutrition for dancers is vital for optimising
performance and keeping healthy. Therefore, it is crucial to maintain a healthy
relationship with food and get everything you need to keep energy levels high.
The essential types of food needed include:
Carbohydrates Fibre Protein Fat Fats are an essential part of any nutritional plan. You
can get unsaturated fats from food such as seeds, olives, fatty fish and
avocados. Fibre assists in the digestion and effective absorption of these
sugars.
Your body gets the sugars it needs for energy from
carbohydrates. Eating carbohydrates will fuel your muscles and should be eaten
before, during and after activity. You also need plenty of protein to ensure
you get amino acids to help in recovery after exercise.
Importance of Nutrition for Dancers Your performance in both classes and performances
relies on eating enough of the right types of foods. If you don’t consume
enough, then you’re more likely to be tired and get exhausted quickly.
There are also many vitamins and minerals that are
essential elements of a balanced nutritional plan. These include:
B Vitamins Vitamins A, C
& E Vitamins D &
K Calcium Iron Calcium is vital for bone strength and growth. If you
don’t have enough calcium in your diet, this could lead to a higher chance of
bone stress fractures. Iron is also essential in order to transport oxygen to
your blood which keeps energy levels high.
All vitamins play an important part in any diet. They
provide the body with everything it needs to get what it requires from the
minerals it ingests.
Create an Eating Plan Regularly exercising requires a planned diet to make
sure you are getting the most of the activity. Creating a nutritional plan will
ensure you are getting the right vitamins and other nutrients you need for
optimal performance.
Making your own eating plan will also make sure that it
is tailored perfectly for you. This will take into account how often you
exercise, your body size and how intensive your activities are.
Find Out More To find out more about the best nutrition for
dancers, call our team at The Oundle School of Ballet in Peterborough today on 01832 272981 . Alternatively, please send us a
message via the contact form .
