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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...
Target Training
Mar 6, 20183 min read
Fueling the Irish Dancer: Snacking on the Go
With the St. Patrick’s Day season upon us, dancers will be driving from show to show eating the majority of their meals on the go. ...
Target Training
Feb 21, 20183 min read
Importance of Hydration in Irish Dance
Adequate hydration is critical to an Irish dancer’s overall health and performance. It is important to understand that as individuals,...
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Jan 30, 20181 min read
Irish Dancing Magazine features Target Training
Did you see the January issue of Irish Dancing Magazine?! It features an article by Target Training, New Year, New You! #1 Problem for...
Target Training
Jan 25, 20183 min read
3 TOP TIPS to get you back on track with your goals
January is almost over. How did this happen? Many people I’ve talked to have noted that they have already lost momentum on their 2018...
Target Training
Jan 23, 20182 min read
Bending Arms while you Irish dance?
Are you a dancer who bends their arms when they dance? Your elbows popping out on jumps and spins and your dance teacher constantly...
Target Training
Jan 11, 20182 min read
The #1 Skill Irish Dancers want to Improve…and how to FINALLY fix it!
I asked almost 200 dancers what the #1 skill they needed to improve on. There were three front runners far above the rest. But the #1...
Target Training
Jan 9, 20181 min read
Curve in Lower Back? You could be suffering from a common Irish dance problem
Have you ever noticed a large curve in your lower back? Or discomfort in your lower back when you’re dancing or training? You could be...
Target Training
Dec 18, 20173 min read
3 SIMPLE HOLIDAY NUTRITION TIPS FOR IRISH DANCERS
The holidays are lovely for a number of reasons… family, friends, festivities and fabulous food! Between the annual peanut butter...
Target Training
Dec 17, 20171 min read
Ceili Magazine Features Target Training
Check out the December 2017 issue of Ceili Magazine and their Target Training feature article! INTERESTED IN IRISH DANCE-SPECIFIC...
Target Training
Dec 11, 20172 min read
Measurable Success for Irish Dance Athletes
Our assessment results are in from our 10 Week Workout... and they are impressive! For each Target Training 10 Week Workout, I measure...
Target Training
Nov 19, 20171 min read
Target Training's GRATITUDE CHALLENGE
Expressing gratitude (giving thanks) has shown to have multiple scientifically proven benefits. From being more resilient to improving...
Target Training
Nov 9, 20171 min read
2017 Oireachtas Training Guide
Your 2017 Oireachtas Training Guide is here!! This guide contains useful tips to use in the final days leading up to the Oireachtas and...
Target Training
Nov 9, 20173 min read
Laying the Foundation of NUTRITION FOR IRISH DANCE
I often get questions from young athletes about a variety of supplements, herbs or special diets restricted or increased in certain...
Target Training
Nov 8, 20171 min read
Nutrition for Irish Dance
Announcing... Irish dancers have a unique set of demands placed on their bodies during hours of dance class, performances and...
Target Training
Nov 7, 20171 min read
Core Stability Challenge for Irish Dance
Time to change up your core routine of hundreds of crunches and add these three stability core challenges to the mix. Through each one,...
Target Training
Nov 6, 20173 min read
Imagery - the powerful, performance enhancing tool for Irish dancers
Reduce competition anxiety, improve performance and reduce risk of injury…yes, please! Imagery is a powerful, performance enhancing...
Target Training
Nov 2, 20172 min read
Sleep & its powerful effect on your mind, body, & dancing
You’ve been training for months - fine tuning your technique in dance class, building your strength, improving your flexibility, eating...
Target Training
Oct 30, 20171 min read
Ceili Magazine Features Target Training
Check out the November 2017 issue of Ceili Magazine and the Target Training feature on the importance of single leg training. INTERESTED...
Target Training
Oct 25, 20172 min read
SITTING ON KNEES on FEIS RESULTS
Do you see “sitting on knees”, “pull up”, and “dropping” on your feis results? Or are your dance teachers yelling this at you? Do you...
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