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 want to know what foods are best to eat before or during their long afternoons/evenings of dance classes, following a long day in school or on competition days. While fueling in these time frames is important I encourage them, and you, to not ignore the other important times – hours and, even, days before and following an event or dance class

Fresh notebooks, clean backpacks…school is back in session! For dietitians that means honing in on our healthy lunch ideas for families. Being a pediatric dietitian, I have heard about really frightening school lunch menus, though more schools seem to be providing healthier and tastier lunch options. But what to do when you need to pack your lunch every day? Let’s focus on some fresh ideas for packed lunches. Time allotted for lunch is rarely enough for eating and socializi

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 Energy Pick-Ups I wanted to share a healthier version of a snack we made as kids. The combination of protein and carbohydrate in these tasty little bites would be a good snack an hour or so before dance or strength training class or right after. Two “pick-ups” with a glass of milk/soymilk should be just right to fuel your dancer! “Quick” En

Check out the April 2018 issue of Irish Dancing Magazine! They feature an article by Target Training Dietician, Jess. INTERESTED IN IRISH DANCE-SPECIFIC NUTRITION GUIDES? Receive 1 MONTH FREE @ the Target Training Online Institute Irish dance strength & conditioning, ANYTIME, ANYWHERE! Join the Target Training Online Institute today and receive your first month free with the 'Trainer' subscription with the code 1MONTHFREE. Get started at institute.targettrainingdance.com #N

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. Staying fueled for these long performance days (or competition days!) can be challenging. Sometimes all you have time for is a quick run into a pharmacy or gas station. We’ve got you covered with these top recommendations from Target Training’s Registered Dietician Jess. Eating healthy is not always convenient. Many of my friends, family and cli

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 goals or they never really got started because the New Year crept up on them. If you fall in one of those categories, don’t sweat it. We’ve got three top tips to get your back on track! How do you get re-energized to continue with your goals? Or how do you find the motivation to start them? There are so many “reasons” why we cannot start or

The holidays are lovely for a number of reasons… family, friends, festivities and fabulous food! Between the annual peanut butter buckeyes and Grandma’s famous macaroni and cheese, the holiday season can sideline many dancer’s health goals and training regimen (perhaps the need for resolutions come January 1st). But there are ways to navigate the holiday season without derailing the work you’ve put in. Here are a three simple tips to help you stay on track: Include fruit and

We are pleased to welcome and introduce a new member of our Target Training team, registered dietitian Jessica! She will be sharing nutrition tips and ideas, specific to Irish dancers, right here on our blog. MEET JESSICA As a registered dietitian (RD) and certified diabetes educator (CDE), Jessica has a long history of assisting individuals in achieving their nutritional needs and goals. “My practice integrates advanced understanding of nutritional interventions, the indivi