5 Perks of Making Your Fitness Comeback at Positions!

Let’s face it, the pandemic didn’t just halt our lives, it set the whole world back. Goals, timelines, and events were postponed and reprioritized. Thinking in the here and now, it’s probably safe to say that after one giant setback, we are ALL ready for an even greater comeback!

If fitness and personal health was on your list of priorities that fell to the wayside during the pandemic, we hear you! Our days became more hectic, our kids’ needs came first, and group fitness became impossible for a long time. It’s a great time to finally look forward and circle back to YOU, your goals, and your happiness!

Are you ready to make a comeback with us?! Our Adult Dance and Fitness Program is JUST what you need to get back into the fitness grind. And there has never been a better time to join us! 

Check out 4 Perks of Making Your Fitness Comeback at Positions:

1. We’ll Meet You Wherever You Are

It may be your first class back since March 2020, and it may be your 100th class since March 2020. You may be wanting to start slow and ease in or you may be ready to dive headfirst into a high-intensity workout. You may be lifting 5 pounds or 35 pounds. Whatever the case, we have a class for you and we’ll meet you right where your body wants to be. 

2. You’ll Be Welcomed in a Supportive Environment

There’s no judgment in our classes! Many of our Group Fitness regulars are Positions parents. We welcome newcomers with open arms. Come join us and feel the positivity we bring to one another each week!

3. Group Classes Provide the BEST Motivation.

While many of us are intrinsically motivated to start, it’s extrinsic motivation that drives us to keep pushing when working out gets hard. With other people’s energy in the room, you are more likely to be your absolute best. Positions’ Adult Dance and Fitness classes give you that extra little push! 

4. Flexible Payment Options 

Looking to ease in and not sure you’ll make it to class very often? No problem, just drop in to any of our classes for $15. Ready to dive in and pre-register for multiple classes each week? Contact the studio to purchase a class card with discounted pricing! You’ve got options. 

5. A Wide Variety of Classes to Suit ALL Your Needs

Don’t take our word for it, check out our weekly class schedule here! Find everything you’ll need, from a low-intensity Gentle Flow Yoga to a high-intensity Cardio Strength. We also offer Adult Ballet, Tap, Zumba if you love to get lost in dance moves during your workout. One of our MOST popular classes is Barre on the Beach, where we enjoy the beautiful outdoors every Wednesday and Friday morning! 

So... are you in?! Make YOUR Fitness comeback today! At Positions, we’re here to help you reach your goals and become the best version of you. Click here to view our weekly Adult Dance and Fitness Schedule! Join us today!

Get S.M.A.R.T About Your New Year's Dance Resolutions

January is the PERFECT time to work on setting goals. Coming out of 2020 madness makes our New Year’s Resolutions all the more important this year! We know our students have big dreams, and we LOVE encouraging them to reach for the stars each week in our dance classes. That’s why today’s blog is all about getting S.M.A.R.T about New Year’s Resolutions!

Have you heard of S.M.A.R.T goals? If not, check out this awesome article! George T. Doran coined this acronym in 1981 and it has since been widely accepted as the most effective way to set goals that actually get accomplished. 

Today, we’re taking you through the S.M.A.R.T acronym with a very common dance goal that we hear from our students ALL the time: improving flexibility. Flexibility is one of those skills that requires personal dedication and consistent work at home, rather than just in the studio. So we can’t wait to get clear on how to make it happen!

S is for Specific

The more detailed you can get, the better! Break your goal down into smaller pieces and choose one or two things to really hone in on this next year. This will help you stay focused on the vision!

Flexibility for Dancers

There are many different ways to improve flexibility, so it’s important to hand-pick one or two specific stretches that you’d like to make strides with. We always recommend working on splits because they are helpful for a wide array of dance moves. But if you have a specific dance move you’d like to improve on, ask your instructor for stretches that will lengthen the exact muscles you need for it!

M is for Measurable

Making sure your goal is measurable comes into play when you are tracking your progress. Goals take time to accomplish. Detailed tracking can help make small victories feel like big ones. 

Flexibility for Dancers

When stretching, the best way to quantify your progress is to use a measuring tape to measure your body’s distance within the stretch. For example, in a split, you can measure the distance between your pelvis and the floor. In a pike stretch, you can measure the distance between your head and your knees. Keep a log of your measurements to help track your progress!

A is for Achievable

This one is all about making sure that your goal is realistic by taking into account where you’re at now vs. where you want to be by the end of 2021. Make sure you can really make your goal happen!

Flexibility for Dancers

Everyone’s body is different, so it’s important to focus on the progress rather than the product when it comes to flexibility. Keep your goal centered around how many centimeters or inches you’d like to move, rather than a flat split. That way, you’ll make sure that it’s personalized and achievable for your own body. 

R is for Relevant

Making sure that your specific goal is directly related to a bigger picture goal is important. This will keep your motivation and focus on point when things get difficult. 

Flexibility for Dancers

It’s important to be aware of what achieving greater flexibility can do for you as a dancer. Maybe you’ll be able to hold your leg for 10 seconds on stage. Or maybe you will finally nail that toe touch you’ve been dreaming of. In addition, no matter what the stretch or dance move is that you’re working on, being more flexible will reduce the chance of injury. Win, win, WIN!

T is for Timely

Creating a timeline with checkpoints, reminders, and even deadlines will help you really take action. Make a plan and stick with it!

Flexibility for Dancers

For flexibility, stretching at home needs to become a consistent habit in order to see results. We encourage sticker charts or accountability checklists for our younger dancers who are working on forming the habit. Set a goal of stretching for 10 mins per day after dinner. Add a sticker to the chart when you make it happen! Measure your progress at the end of each week and watch yourself soar! 

While this list is centered around flexibility for dancers, these S.M.A.R.T concepts can be applied to ANY New Year’s Resolution, dance-related or not! We encourage our students and families to use the acronym for their own personal goals. We know you’ll thank us later!

Here at Positions Dance Studio, we are our students’ biggest cheerleaders. We love setting goals with them, helping them progress, and keeping them accountable from week to week. If your child could use that extra support, we’d love to welcome them in one of our weekly dance classes! Check out the schedule HERE and register today! 

Happy New Year, Positions Families! 2021 is going to be another fabulous year of reaching our dance goals with our favorite students.