Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Training Goals and Plan

I suppose last week was the time to create my training goals and plan (and most importantly, ADHERE to them) for outside of the studio portion of dance physiology. For the most part, I like to create goals that are concrete and concretely attainable. Given that I don't actually possess numbers that describe my current state, I'm going to have to bend that rule here and provide more abstract goals.

1. Strengthen my left side in the pelvic and shoulder girdles. An injury and lindy hop, respectively, have exaggerated the contrast in strength between my left side and my right. The pain remaining in my left hip joint will probably dictate the rate at which I can progress.
2. Increase my overall flexibility in my hip joints- turn out, turn out, turn out.
3. Increase my cardiovascular fitness.
4. Prevent further injuries.
5. Strengthen core.
6. Become more kinesthetically aware of my darned ankles and feet.

With less than firm goals, I'll attempt to make a more solid plan of attack.
1. Use cardiovascular equipment for at least 30 minutes three times a week. A substitute for the elliptical would be a cardio group class such as Zumba.
2. Strengthen scapular stabilizers, rotator cuff, and large muscle groups of the arms once a week.
3. Strengthen external rotators, internal rotators, adductors, abductors, and large muscle groups of the legs once a week.
4. Strengthen core once a week.
5. Stretch five times a week.
6. Attend Ballet II twice a week.

I thought I'd also include my New Year's Resolutions since they revolve around dance anyway. They also reflect more of what kind of extra activities in which I'll be participating.
1. Attend three national exchanges (Boston Fusion Exchange [x], Chicago Classic, BluesShout!, and ILHC).
2. Take 6 private lessons.
3. Compete in one regional level exchange (it'll most likely be jack and jill in either lindy, blues, or west coast).
4. Maintain current GPA and do not lose job due to too much dancing.
5. Attain at least mean scores on the GRE.

1 comment:

  1. Right - a lot going on here! Again - think about your micro goals to prevent burnout. Thoughts on this?

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