The theme of this workout is…speed! We spend a lot of time in Sugarfoot Therapy focusing on slow, controlled movement. In this advanced circuit workout, we highlight the variable of speed…challenging you to move quickly and powerfully while maintaining control. After a dynamic warmup, we do 2 rounds of the circuit, adding some tweaks in […]
Follow along with Katie in this full body strength workout for dancers. We begin with a dynamic warmup and then perform 2 rounds of a circuit, followed by a cool down. Equipment used consists of a resistance band loop and dumbbells. We recommend using a moderate weight (in the 5-20 lb range), depending on your […]
Follow along in real time, in this full body workout that utilizes a yoga mat, a light/medium resistance band loop, socks, and pair of dumbbells (5-15 lbs depending on your strength). We begin with a dynamic warmup and then perform 4 work sets! We perform 2 rounds of each workset.
For this full body warm up, all you need is a little bit of floor space and a resistance band loop. The whole warm up takes just over 10 minutes. We’ll warm-up your ankle stabilizers, your quads and glutes, your core and shoulders, and even work in some neuromuscular activation for jump landing stability! This […]
Follow along in real time, as Katie leads you through this hour-long full body dancer workout. We begin with a 9 minute warmup. Then we do two rounds of a 6-exercise circuit…plus a fun bonus finisher! During the cool down, you’ll feel sweaty, strong, mobile, and proud of yourself! Equipment used: long resistance band, looped […]
In this short-format routine, Katie leads you through 2 sequences…one lower extremity focused flow and one upper extremity focused flow. No equipment is requires, although we will give you the option to add resistance with a light to moderate hand weight. These sequences are best explored if you have a solid foundation of Sugarfoot Therapy […]
Follow along in real time, as Katie leads you through this 50 minute advanced workout. We focus on developing mobility and strength in end ranges to facilitate floor-work transitions that are safer, smoother, and more efficient! Using four different floor transitions as our inspiration, we address “fall and recover” movements on the feet, the knees, […]
In October 2021, Sugarfoot Therapy had the honor of presenting our approach to training dancers at the IADMS Conference through a 50 minute movement session. Here is the video recording of our presentation, along with the pdf of the written workout. As Katie demonstrates the exercises, Dr. Traci Ferguson and Dr. Nick Cutri explain clinical […]
SFT Stamina 2 is a routine that requires no equipment. The full routine will take you 45-60 minutes to complete. We begin with a warm-up that focuses on active mobility. Then the main workout consists of 3 work sets. Each work set consists of 2 exercises. We perform multiple rounds of each work set before […]
This is a stamina-building conditioning workout specifically designed for dancer athletes. After completing a warm up, we will complete 2 rounds of the circuit. In the circuit, you will go through a series of 9 exercises. The sequencing intentionally aims to simulate the start and stop quality of dance performance…alternating between high-intensity plyometrics and challenging […]
