Many think of ballet as a beautiful fantasy reserved for little girls or the physically gifted, but ballet technique offers amazing benefits that can lift your fitness level to new heights, regardless of your age.
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Christmas is a time of giving and sharing and it’s also the time of the year when we create new classes and ballet exercises at Ballet Body Sculpture studios in Zurich and London. We are happy to welcome you with all our unique training programs, no matter whether you are a complete beginner or already have some ballet experience, start sculpting the best body you desire for 2020! But wait a moment…
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Many people believe in the “no pain, no gain” theory. when it comes to their workouts. Believing that pain means progress, they continue to work out intensely despite of experiencing pain or discomfort.
There are others who say that continuing your exercise routine in an effort to toughen the body, may not be a smart thing to do. Is it really true? No pain, no gain?
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Achieving a certain degree of flexibility is absolutely critical for anyone involved in dance, exercise workouts or sports; otherwise there will be at some stage a breakdown in body tissues leading to an injury. If you are too tight in certain parts of your body, you are functioning below your real potential – remember that performance enhancement is the second very important reason to stretch: flexible muscles perform a lot better than tight muscles.
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Workout should not be a chore. Exercising makes you feel terrific and look even better. Your skin glows, your clothes fit better, you feel happier, relaxed and more confident, your sleep is more restful and satisfying at night.
So why do we sometimes fear it?
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For most of us stress is a regular part of the day. Some statistics suggest that up to 77 percent of us feel the physical effects of stress on a regular basis in the form of headaches, insomnia, anxiety, weight gain, muscle aches and pains, crankiness, and difficulty focusing. Learning how to deal with it in a healthy way can actually help get rid of some of the worst symptoms.
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Though personal training is more mainstream than ever, there are still plenty of people hesitant to hire a trainer. They worry about the cost, they worry about the pain and they wonder things like: Will I look like a complete idiot? Is my trainer going to torture me? These fears are normal, but you shouldn't let them stop you from achieving your goals, and highly qualified personal trainer will certain help you to achieve it. Learn more about the most common fears and how you can get over them.
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Back problems became more common in the 21st century and are usually caused by a sedentary lifestyle and from holding/looking at new gadgets. There may be a lot of reasons for bad posture and chronic pain, but scientists are revealing ones that we bring upon on ourselves.
For example, did you know that your job could be the leading cause of a chronic backache? A lack of rest is also bad for your posture.
Here are some the most popular habits that according to scientists, lead to a chronic backache.
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If you talk to anyone, you will be hard pressed to find someone who does not think their life is, to some extent, stressful. We live in a time where we are expected to be contactable 24/7 and be able do everything right now. How does stress work in your body?
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So many people feel intimidated about trying real ballet despite its wonderful fitness benefits. Here’s what you need to know to let your inner-ballerina shine!
Myth: Ballet is only for people with a natural dancer’s physique.
Truth: You don’t have to be thin, leggy, flexible, or coordinated to do ballet.
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Ballet and dance in general is a very popular and highly enjoyable activity, either recreationally or professionally. But how many of you who ever did some ballet or dancing realise the positive effects it is making not just for your body but also for the brain?
Dance, in fact, has such beneficial effects on the brain that it is now being used to treat people with Parkinson’s disease, a progressive neurological movement disorder.
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Source : Harvard Medical School : Neurobiology
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We all hear that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But do you really know why?
We at Ballet Body Sculpture want to share some valuable pieces of information on this topic to help you understand the importance of breakfast and never skip it again.
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You can always spot a ballerina in a crowd because of her beautiful posture. Sure it looks elegant, but good posture also sets the stage for ease of movement, elevated mood and energy levels, and a positive neural feedback loop that communicates to your brain and the rest of the world what a confident, positive, and energetic person you are!
Of course, it’s easy to say “stand up straight!”, but what is good posture and how do you engage it?
Maintaining a tall spine is a full-body phenomenon. These are the 4 Zones of Posture and how to engage them effectively.
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