The Feis Fit Podcast

In today’s episode we’re talking about type I and II muscle fibers, how to get more power in your dancing, how many reps of an exercise you should do for maximum results, and the biggest mistakes dancers make in these areas. If you like this episode please give the show a 5-star rating and leave a comment with something you learned from this episode! IG: @areyoufeisfit Website: www.areyoufeisfit.com Email: feisfitonline@gmail.com

If you’re having a hard time staying motivated to train during this time of year, you’re not alone!⁣ ⁣ It’s dark. ⁣ ⁣ Cold.⁣ ⁣ And the Oireachtas high has worn off.⁣ ⁣ But...It’s an exciting time of year because it’s one of the few times you can make big noticeable improvements in your strength and power, without it interfering with an upcoming major competition! ⁣ ⁣ In this episode, I'm breaking down 5 strategies to help you stay consistent with your training this winter! ❄️💪⁣ IG: @areyoufeisfit Website: www.areyoufeisfit.com Email: feisfitonline@gmail.com

New Years resolutions to get stronger, faster, and fitter are everywhere this time of year! That's why today we're diving into how to get into the best shape of your life in 2024. If you want to make 2024 the year you take your fitness to the next level, this episode is for you! IG: @areyoufeisfit Website: www.areyoufeisfit.com Email: feisfitonline@gmail.com

Find yourself getting in your head about the Oireachtas?! Maybe it's your first Oireachtas or maybe you've done 15+...at the end of the day the Oireachtas can be nerve-wracking. So here's your pep to help you get focused on what matters and dance your best on competition day! 💫💕 IG: @areyoufeisfit Website: www.areyoufeisfit.com Email: feisfitonline@gmail.com

Life is full of challenges (both in and out of the studio). There is no way around it! In this episode, we are talking about how to use those challenges as fuel to help you grow as an athlete, dancer, and human with the power of positive questioning! IG: @areyoufeisfit Website: www.areyoufeisfit.com Email: feisfitonline@gmail.com

If you follow Irish Dance meme accounts, you've most likely come across wmh_X_0, Oona! Oona is a lover of Irish dance jokes, stories, and Samoyeds. Today Oona is sharing how her relationship with dance changed over time and some of the struggles she faced while competing. IG: @areyoufeisfit Website: www.areyoufeisfit.com Email: feisfitonline@gmail.com

Imagine having dance trainers, a psychologist, a dietician, and a physical therapist all in a room to discuss improvements we can make in the dance industry. 💭 That's exactly what we did! ✅ In this episode, we get into some of our own personal challenges we faced as dancers as well as how we'd take what we've learned in our professions to improve the world of competitive dancing. Make sure to follow everyone on the show today on IG! 👇👇👇 👉 Dietician Jenny- @centrestagenutrition 👉 Physical Therapist Dr. Nina- @thepointedoc 👉 Psychologist Dr. Chelsea- @dr.chelsea.pierotti 👉 Dance Personal Trainer Kendall- @trainwithkendall 👉 Dance Personal Trainer Katie- @dancer_fitness.com_ IG: @areyoufeisfit Website: www.areyoufeisfit.com Email: feisfitonline@gmail.com

Today's episode is all about the importance of asking for what you want in your dancing (and in your life). As a competitive Irish dancer, it's crucial to remember that you have the power to advocate for yourself and pursue your goals with confidence, rather than sitting on the sidelines hoping to somehow get what you need. Asking for feedback, support, and help when needed not only allows you to progress and improve as a dancer, but it also helps you build strong relationships within your community and instills confidence and assertiveness in you as a dancer and as an individual. Join us as we dive into the simple yet sometimes challenging concept of asking for what you want in order to achieve your dancing goals and beyond! IG: @areyoufeisfit Website: www.areyoufeisfit.com Email: feisfitonline@gmail.com

Get ready to step up your Irish dancing game with this exciting podcast episode! We're diving into the world of goal setting and how it can make all the difference in your dancing journey. We'll explore the crucial difference between competition goals and improvement goals, and why the latter is the key to becoming the best dancer you can be. Don't miss out on our expert tips for setting specific improvement goals and measuring your progress with monthly dance progress videos. It's time to get laser focused on becoming the absolute best dancer you can be. Tune in now to take your Irish dancing to the next level! IG: @areyoufeisfit Website: www.areyoufeisfit.com Email: feisfitonline@gmail.com

Today we're speaking with special guest and Feis Fit Athlete Kathleen! Kathleen is a full-time teacher, competitive dancer, and mother to a toddler. In this episode, she shares her tips for fitting everything into her schedule, including how she prioritizes and manages her time. While she leads a busy lifestyle, Kathleen has found a way to maintain balance in her life without sacrificing her passions or time with her family. Join us for an inspiring conversation on how to effectively manage time, draw healthy boundaries, and achieve a solid work-life balance, featuring Kathleen's practical and useful advice. IG: @areyoufeisfit Website: www.areyoufeisfit.com Email: feisfitonline@gmail.com

You may have heard people say that's it's good to "learn from competitions" but how do you actually do that?! Today we're talking about the DOs and DON'Ts on feis day. If you feel like you're riding an emotional roller coaster when feis-ing, want to use every feis to maximize your improvement, or simply want more info on how to have a solid feis day...listen to this! IG: @areyoufeisfit Website: www.areyoufeisfit.com Email: feisfitonline@gmail.com

Ever watch a dancer at a major and feel completely moved by the sound of their set dance but aren't sure why?! Or do you receive timing comments in your treble jig at feis and aren't sure how to actually improve it?! This episode if for you! Championship Irish Dancer, popular Irish Dance musician, and founder of The Feis App, Sean O'Brien is diving into the basics of rhythm and timing and how you can take your timing to the next level! IG: @areyoufeisfit Website: www.areyoufeisfit.com Email: feisfitonline@gmail.com

Do you have dreams of touring the world in Riverdance, Lord of the Dance, Rockin Road To Dublin, or another Irish Dance show?! In this episode of the Feis Fit Podcast, world champions and professional dancers, Ciara Sexton and Scott Doherty break down what it takes to get into top Irish Dance shows! If you’re a dancer with a dream of becoming a professional Irish Dancer, make sure to check this episode out! IG: @areyoufeisfit Website: www.areyoufeisfit.com Email: feisfitonline@gmail.com

Personally, the whole “new year, new me” movement totally stresses me out and I often find it does more harm than good. Although starting the 2023 with big new goals may be helpful for some people, I want to share what I’ve found more helpful for myself and some of the dancers (and non-dancers) I’ve worked with! IG: @areyoufeisfit Website: www.areyoufeisfit.com Email: feisfitonline@gmail.com

Competitive Irish Dance can be a WILD ride! Here are some of the things I would tell my younger self when it comes to competition! IG: @areyoufeisfit Website: www.areyoufeisfit.com Email: feisfitonline@gmail.com

The other night I came home from a day full of clients and meetings and then I was up late answering emails and client messages…and when I finally finished for the day I said to my boyfriend, “I don’t feel like I’m doing enough.” Which in retrospect this is kind of ridiculous…I crushed my to do, but also added to my to-do list as I went so in reality I was setting myself up for failure. There was no way I was going to complete every single task on a growing to-do list. And I know I’m not the only one who has felt this way before…where it’s like no matter how much you do, it still doesn’t feel like you’re doing “enough.” In this episode, we're diving into why this happens and how to let go of this mindset! IG: @areyoufeisfit Website: www.areyoufeisfit.com Email: feisfitonline@gmail.com

We often talk about the physical side of injuries, but we don't talk quite as much about the mental challenges of getting injured and going through the recovery process. In this episode, sports and performance psychologist Bill Reid breaks down some of the dancers' biggest fears around injuries and how to start working through them. Bill is co-founder of Persistence Psych, which offers psychology services for elite performers to help them reach their full potential! Website: Performance Psychology for Elite Performers | Persistence Psych IG: persistence.psych IG: @areyoufeisfit Website: www.areyoufeisfit.com Email: feisfitonline@gmail.com

We are in full-blown Oireachtas season and this time of year there are dancers who are super excited, celebrating their success…and others who are extremely frustrated because they worked their butt off, put in so much time and energy, and still didn’t get the placement they wanted. It’s easy to talk about success and how great it feels to work hard and then see results pay off. If you watch my IG stories or other dance IGs during this time of year, you see dancers celebrating their successes with their trophies, sashes, etc. BUT what we don’t show or talk about quite as much is how much it sucks when you work your absolute hardest, dedicate time and energy to your dancing, and then don’t get the placement you want. That’s why today I want to talk about how to work through the feeling of working your hardest, improving a ton, going into competition day feeling confident, and still not getting what you want…because it happens ALL OF THE TIME. Let’s get into why this happens and what you can do about it! IG: @areyoufeisfit Website: www.areyoufeisfit.com Email: feisfitonline@gmail.com

Getting the same comment all of the time even when you feel like you ARE doing it correctly? Watch your dance videos and realize you are dancing way differently than you thought?! This episode is for you! IG: @areyoufeisfit Website: www.areyoufeisfit.com Email: feisfitonline@gmail.com

The Oireachtas is almost here! Here are 4 things that will help you gain a competitive advantage at the Oireachtas...that most dancers miss! IG: @areyoufeisfit Website: www.areyoufeisfit.com Email: feisfitonline@gmail.com