by Rachel Fine, MS, RD, CDN, CEDS | Jan 24, 2024 | Health & Body, Nutrition, Pointe+, Summer Study
Nerves and anxiety run high on audition days. Add a hectic commute or a long day of multiple audition classes, and eating can take a backseat to other priorities. For many dancers, the stress of auditions also comes alongside pressures to achieve specific body goals....
by Rachel Fine, MS, RD, CDN, CEDS | Sep 26, 2023 | Health & Body, Nutrition, Pointe+, Wellness
With a new company contract underway, I’ve found myself a bit too reliant on caffeine to get me through. Is there a maximum caffeine limit for dancers? —Abby Thanks for this great question! Caffeine is a tricky topic, especially considering the realities of a hectic...
by Amy Brandt | Jun 21, 2017 | Ask Amy, Health & Body, Nutrition
How can I wean myself off my coffee fix without experiencing headaches and crankiness that will disrupt my rehearsal process? —Lauryn Trust me, I know the feeling—I love my morning coffee! However, caffeine is a habit-forming stimulant. Drinking excessive amounts,...
by Pointe Team | Nov 28, 2001 | Company Life
Need a caffeine boost before class? Think twice before you grab that can of cola. A recent study in the International Journal of Clinical Practice shows that too much cola consumption can weaken muscles—the last thing a dancer wants to hear. Reach for tea to get out...
by Jennifer Heimlich | Nov 28, 2001 | Company Life
Are you an energy drink fiend? You might want to think twice before getting your next fix. On Monday, the FDA announced that it was investigating five deaths and a heart attack that were allegedly caused by caffeine toxicity after drinking Monster Energy. Caffeine...
by Pointe Team | Nov 28, 2001 | Company Life
We’ve talked about the benefits of caffeine many times before. It can boost your short term memory and improve your physical performance. But drinking coffee has always come with a warning: Just a few cups can lead to dehydration. New studies, though, might...
by Suzannah Friscia | Nov 28, 2001 | Company Life
We all know that a cup of coffee can provide a much-needed energy boost during a long day of dance. And several studies from the past few months have reiterated that caffeine can improve athletes’ performance in endurance activities. According to research from...