IDM features Target Training - Jan 2020
Did you receive the latest issue of Irish Dancing Magazine? It features an article I wrote about developing a training plan for the new...
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Dec 28, 20193 min read
Why I Needed a Coach
Coaches are common place when it comes to athletics (soccer coach, baseball coach, cross country couch etc). The United Kingdom Coaching...
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Dec 9, 20193 min read
NOW WHAT? How to refocus after an Irish dance major
You’ve spent the last several months focused on and tirelessly working towards competing at an Irish dance major. With the competition...
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Dec 8, 20193 min read
What do researchers study about Irish dance?
A few weeks ago, we introduced you to Maggie, an Irish dancing University student who is working on a project compiling academic research...
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Dec 4, 20192 min read
Healthier Pumpkin Muffins
I LOVE fall flavors, pumpkin in particular. And these Pumpkin Muffins are some of my favorite. They're a healthier...
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Nov 14, 20191 min read
2019 Oireachtas Training Guide
Your 2019 Oireachtas Training Guide is here! This guide contains useful tips for soloists and team dancers alike to use in the final...
Target Training
Oct 22, 20192 min read
Irish Dance Training Research Support
How do you know your conditioning training is actually helping you? It’s scientifically proven! But what does that mean? I’m an...
Target Training
Oct 22, 20193 min read
Strength Training with an Injury
Raise your hand if you’ve experienced some kind of foot or ankle injury (tendonitis, sprain, fracture, etc) as an Irish dancer?...
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Oct 2, 20191 min read
Irish Dancing Magazine features Target Training
The October issue of Irish Dancing Magazine is HERE and it's dedicated to tips and techniques to help Irish dance athletes dance strong! ...
Target Training
Oct 1, 20193 min read
Vegetarian Irish Dance Recipe: Black Bean Burgers
World Vegetarian Day is on October 1st so it seems the perfect time to talk about fueling the vegetarian athlete! Protein is important...
Target Training
Sep 23, 20191 min read
Oireachtas Countdown Calendar
It's the final countdown to the 2019 Oireachtas! We've got an incredible tool to help you stay focused and excited in the final months...
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Sep 1, 20194 min read
Top 5 Tips for Being a Strong Team Dancer for Irish Dance
Each individual plays a huge role on an Irish dance team. Find out our top 5 tips to being a strong Team Dancer for Irish dance.
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Aug 29, 20191 min read
Irish Dancing Magazine features Target Training - getting back into dance shape
Did you check out the September issue of Irish Dancing Magazine? It features an article from us about getting back into dance shape...
Target Training
Aug 29, 20193 min read
CORE... and Why It's Important for Irish Dancers
As athletes, we hear a lot about our core - that we should be engaging it, strengthening it, etc. - but what muscles make up the ‘core?’ ...
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Jul 25, 20193 min read
Target Training Article Review: Biopsychosocial Differences Between Irish and Contemporary Dancers
We often wonder how various dance form's efforts & abilities compare to other styles. Dr. Roisin Cahalan's recent research looks at that.
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Jul 10, 20191 min read
Irish Dancing Magazine features Target Training: The 3 Step Irish Dance Warmup
Check out the July issue of #Irishdancingmagazine featuring a Target Training article on the 3 Step Irish Dance Warmup! Subscribe to IDM...
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Jun 6, 20191 min read
2019 North American Championships Training Guide
Your 2019 North American Championship Training Guide is here!! This guide contains useful tips for soloists and team dancers alike to use...
Target Training
May 29, 20193 min read
Three Top Tips to Keep your Arms in for Irish Dance
Whether it be from judges or from teachers, you’ve probably heard the comment “keep your arms in” at least once in your dancing career...
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May 13, 20192 min read
Fitness Testing for Irish Dance
While testing an athlete’s specific strength and agility abilities might make sense for selection purposes during sports team tryouts,...
Target Training
Apr 27, 20193 min read
National Dance Week - RílTalk Podcast
This past week at the CLRG World Championships, Target Training caught up with siblings Kelcey and Aine Steele of the McGing Irish...
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