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 I had a really intense conditioning class yesterday that I'm really sore from, so I thought today would be the perfect time to write a post sharing 7 ways to relieve sore muscles.  1. Drink Water Dehydration increases the chances of getting sore muscles. The more hydrated you are, the less likely you are to get sore; so if you're in regular athletic activities, make sure to drink plenty of water. 2. Keep Moving Sometimes it feels like the last thing you want to do when your muscles are tight and sore, but if you don't keep moving, your muscles will get even more sore. Even if it's just a quick walk around the room, it helps.  3. Rest Make sure you're getting plenty of sleep. You don't want to work out and then not get enough rest. Sleep is our way of refueling our bodies.  4. Ice/Heat If the soreness seems unbearable, try either a cold compress or a heating pad to reduce the pain.  5. Foam Roller As any ballerina knows, foam rollers are lifesavers after intense...

As we all know, dancing in the summer can be brutal if you don't keep yourself cool and hydrated. Today I'm going to share some practical tips on how to stay hydrated. First of all, why keep yourself hydrated? When dancing or doing other forms of exercise, you're losing body fluids. Drinking water replaces what you're losing. By keeping yourself hydrated, you're reducing the risk of heat stress, and you'll maintain normal body function and performance levels. If you want to dance your best, then drinking enough water is important. Keep yourself hydrated throughout the day so you don't need too much water while dancing. Not only should you drink water regularly outside of class anyway, but it also stops you from feeling like you need drink too much in class. Drinking too much all at once can make you feel sick, and you definitely won't want to move much either. Eat foods with a high water content. Apricots, oranges, pineapples, blueberries, peaches, ras...