In this episode of From Head to Toe: The Irish Dancer Wellness Podcast, Chloey Turner breaks down the physical side of stamina for Irish dancers.

After a follow-up from Dr. Mitch’s “Friend, Bestie, Enemy” question in Episode 1, Chloey explains why Irish dance stamina is not the same as long-distance running, and why dancers need to train for the actual demands of their sport.

This episode explores the energy systems that power Irish dance, why the aerobic system still matters, why strength plays an important role in performance, and how progressive, dance-specific training can help dancers build speed, power, stamina, and confidence from the beginning of a round to the end.

Chloey also shares why this time of year is a great opportunity to build a solid base before heading into Oireachtas prep.

Look out for Part Two, where Dr. Mitch explores the psychology of stamina and what happens in the mind when the dance starts to feel hard.

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