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Is mountain biking bad for ballet? |
I just started taking ballet, im 15 and have been mountain biking frequently basically ever since i could ride a bike...how bad is it for having good leg form in ballet? I am a former professional ballet dancer. yes, mountain biking can build up the wrong muscles for your art, not to mention not looking great in your line. Ballet is much more demanding than almost any other physical activity in terms of what it asks of your body. A lot of ballet companies make their dancers sign a contract about not indulging in other activities, like skating, skiing, etc. The other thing to think about is the potential for accidents. If you're really a serious dancer, it's not worth the risk, but if you just enjoy ballet, but like doing other things just as much, go ahead. You're pretty old to be "just starting" ballet and expect to have any kind of profession in it, so maybe it's best to just keep doing what you like to do. Shouldn't be. But I suppose that ballet is bad for mountain biking. Only if you fall and "break a leg"! no. it helps your leg musles get stronger. which is good for dancing!! sort of Both are complimentary to a firm body I can't see it being a problem, unless getting large thighs is frowned upon in ballet. Bicycling does wonders for cardivascular fitness, improves balance and coordination, and is a great non-impact exercise for the legs too. But it can lead to big, meaty thighs. I like my legs that way, so biking's the sport for me. :-) |
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