3 tips if you want to gain muscle and lose fat as a ballet dancer

3 Tips to Gain Muscle & Lose Fat as a Ballet Dancer 🩰💪 Ballet dancers need to be strong, lean, and powerful—but it’s not always easy to build muscle while staying light on your feet. Here are three key tips to help you gain muscle and lose fat without compromising flexibility or endurance. Tip #1: Prioritise Strength Training 🏋️‍♂️ ✅ Focus on bodyweight exercises like push-ups, planks, and single-leg squats ✅ Add resistance training (bands, weights, or Pilates) to build lean muscle ✅ Train your posterior chain (glutes, hamstrings, and back) for better jumps and stability Tip #2: Dial in Your Nutrition 🍽️ ✅ High-protein diet – Aim for lean sources like chicken, fish, eggs, tofu, and beans ✅ Balanced macros – Carbs for energy, healthy fats for recovery, and protein for muscle repair ✅ Meal prep – Since I’m lazy with cooking, I prep once a week for easy, nutritious meals Tip #3: Train Smarter, Not Just Harder 🎯 ✅ Avoid excessive cardio, that energy is better served going towards resistance training ✅ Prioritise quality over quantity in your training to prevent burnout ✅ Give your body time to rest and recover—sleep, stretching, and proper hydration are key More About Me: 🔹 I’m a professional ballet dancer at NdB in Brno 🔹 My training schedule includes 6+ hours of daily rehearsals 🔹 I focus on efficient workouts & nutrition to maintain strength and performance 🔹 I’m also working towards earning $100,000 by my 30th birthday—follow my journey! Building muscle and losing fat as a ballet dancer is all about consistency and smart training. Which tip do you think is the most important? Let me know in the comments! Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and follow for more behind-the-scenes ballet content. #BalletLife #DancerFitness #BalletTraining #GainMuscleLoseFat #DancerWorkout #NutritionForDancers #BalletBody #StrengthAndFlexibility