Episode 2: When Hard Work Becomes Too Much: Understanding Overtraining in Dancers

In this episode of the Holistic Dance Wellness Podcast, we explore the fine line between dedicated training and overtraining in dancers. While hard work is often celebrated in dance culture, more is not always better when the body is not given enough time and support to recover.

You’ll learn what overtraining actually is, how it impacts the nervous system, muscles, sleep, energy, and performance, and why dancers can feel like they are working harder but performing worse. We also break down early warning signs such as persistent fatigue, performance decline, increased injury risk, mood changes, and frequent illness.

Most importantly, this episode connects science-based recovery ed ...