• The Untold Secrets to Dance Strength with Adji Cissoko

  • Oct 17 2024
  • Length: 57 mins
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The Untold Secrets to Dance Strength with Adji Cissoko

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  • In this inspiring episode of the Bendy Bodies podcast, Dr. Linda Bluestein, the Hypermobility MD, interviews Adji Cissoko, principal dancer with the Lines Ballet Company. Adji shares her incredible journey of balancing natural flexibility with the strength needed to thrive in professional ballet. From dealing with injuries to discussing the importance of sleep, nutrition, and cross-training, Adji provides a glimpse into the discipline required to succeed in dance while taking care of her body. Listeners will learn valuable lessons on injury prevention, building strength, and listening to your body, straight from one of the most captivating dancers in the world. Takeaways: Strength is Essential: While flexibility came naturally to Adji, she quickly learned that building strength is crucial for controlling movement, especially in ballet. Strength allows dancers to safely showcase their flexibility without risking injury. Listening to Your Body: Adji emphasized the importance of tuning into your body to understand when to push through fatigue and when to rest, striking the right balance to avoid injury while still progressing. Sleep and Recovery Matter: Adji prioritizes sleep, often getting 9 to 10 hours per night, to allow her body to recover and stay resilient, particularly in demanding environments like high-altitude performances. Cross-Training for Dance Longevity: To maintain balance and strength, Adji incorporates Pilates, gyrotonics, and strength training into her routine, allowing her to stay in peak condition and mitigating injury risks. Flexibility Doesn’t Equal Strength: Adji learned early on that flexibility alone isn’t enough for successful dancing—building core and muscle strength is key to controlling movements and maintaining beautiful lines. Connect with YOUR Bendy Specialist, Dr. Linda Bluestein, MD at https://www.hypermobilitymd.com/. Thank YOU so much for tuning in. We hope you found this episode informative, inspiring, useful, validating, and enjoyable. Join us on the next episode for YOUR time to level up your knowledge about hypermobility disorders and the people who have them. Join YOUR Bendy Bodies community at https://www.bendybodiespodcast.com/. Learn more about Human Content at http://www.human-content.com Podcast Advertising/Business Inquiries: sales@human-content.com YOUR bendy body is our highest priority! Learn about Adji Cissoko: Instagram: @adji_cissoko Keep up to date with the HypermobilityMD: YouTube: youtube.com/@bendybodiespodcast Twitter: twitter.com/BluesteinLinda LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/hypermobilitymd Facebook: facebook.com/BendyBodiesPodcast Blog: hypermobilitymd.com/blog Part of the Human Content Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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