Dance Advice | Dance FAQ’s | You Are What You Eat

Dance Advice | Dance FAQ’s | You Are What You Eat You Are What You Eat “Dieting is no substitute for exercise” – Dr Mileham Hayes You’d think that dancers would be the healthiest people out there … you’d be wrong! Many dancers will chomp down a banana between classes rather than eat a meal, skip breakfast. Too many dancers smoke and drink excessive amounts of alcohol. Appearances can be misleading. So, let’s take a look at the basics… The foundation of a healthy lifestyle is diet and exercise. The two have a symbiotic relationship and both are keys to a dancer’s wellbeing. It’s also important to realise that diet is no substitute for exercise. You can eat a healthy balanced diet and still be