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Oct 10, 20182 min read
World Mental Health Day
World Mental Health Day was first celebrated in 1992 with the initiative of the World Federation for Mental Health. Each year, the...
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Sep 27, 20184 min read
Irish Dance Timing - not your steps...when to eat!
Let’s talk about timing… not of your dance steps but the timing of your food! Many of the dancers I’ve had nutrition consultations with...
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Sep 13, 20182 min read
TT's Greatest Hits
Music can have a huge influence on your mood and performance, setting the tone for whatever you’re doing. The right song can help you...
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Sep 6, 20183 min read
Packed Lunch Guide for the IRISH DANCE ATHLETE
Fresh notebooks, clean backpacks…school is back in session! For dietitians that means honing in on our healthy lunch ideas for families....
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Aug 23, 20182 min read
Target Training's Tips to Managing School, Irish Dance & Training
With a new school year upon us, one of the biggest questions we get this time of year at Target Training is “how can I fit my dancing and...
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Aug 20, 20181 min read
30 Day Core Challenge with Irish Dancing Magazine
Jump start your fall training with the 30 Day Core Challenge from Target Training featured in the September issue of Irish Dancing...
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Aug 15, 20182 min read
HAPPY RELAXATION DAY! Top 3 tips to help Irish dancers relax
Today is National Relaxation Day! Relaxation is a vital part of any athlete’s training, as it has been shown to reduce mental and...
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Jul 22, 20181 min read
TWO Target Training Features in Irish Dancing Magazine's July issue!
Did you read the July issue of Irish Dancing Magazine?? It includes not one, but TWO features from Target Training. Check out Ellen's...
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Jun 11, 20182 min read
2018 NAIDC Training Guide
Your 2018 NAIDC Training Guide is here!! This guide contains useful tips to use in the final days leading up to, and during, the North...
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Jun 1, 20182 min read
National Go Barefoot Day!
June 1st is National Go Barefoot Day! This holiday is a chance to live barefoot for just one day to honor and raise awareness of people...
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May 17, 20182 min read
SHOULDERS BACK exercise for Irish Dancers
Sitting at school/work all day and playing on our phones or working on the computer has caused a bit of a problem for Irish dancers -...
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May 16, 20181 min read
Is your dance teacher yelling "keep your arms in!"?
Does your dance teacher always yell at you to keep your arms in? If so, you may be missing one important muscle in your posture training,...
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Apr 17, 20182 min read
"Quick" Energy Pick-Up Recipe to Eat before Dance or Training
Need a quick pick-me-up before dance or training class? We've got the perfect recipe for you from our Registered Dietician, Jess... Quick...
Target Training
Apr 13, 20182 min read
Sidelined with a foot or ankle injury?
Are you sidelined with an ankle or foot injury from dancing? Now is the perfect time to take action so that when you return to dance, you...
Target Training
Apr 12, 20181 min read
Alleviate Knee Pain and Increase it’s Stability with VMO Dips
The VMO, Vastus Medialis Oblique, is a muscle in the quadriceps that plays an important role in knee health. If the VMO is weak or...
Target Training
Apr 12, 20181 min read
"Fueling the Irish Dancer" featured in Irish Dancing Magazine
Check out the April 2018 issue of Irish Dancing Magazine! They feature an article by Target Training Dietician, Jess. INTERESTED IN...
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Mar 15, 20181 min read
World Championships Training Guide
You have been giving it your all for the months leading up to your qualifier and now the World Championships. You have been tirelessly...
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Mar 12, 20182 min read
Straight Leg on Leaps
We were discussing a recent feis in class this week and what adjustments we can make from a strength and conditioning standpoint to...
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Mar 8, 20184 min read
Injuries in Irish Dance
Hello, Target Training Family! I had the pleasure of meeting many of you this past weekend at the Lavin-Cassidy Feis in Wisconsin! For...
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