You’re invited…and it’s FREE

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Grand Jeté vinyasa yoga instructor, former prima ballerina, and Alabama Ballet board member, Donna Christian, invites you to join her next Tuesday, March 11th, 6PM, at the Alabama Ballet.

“I am hosting at the Alabama Ballet’s FREE Second Tuesday event.  It’s a fun opportunity for any interested Grand Jeté supporters and friends to see the ballet company up close and personal while drinking a glass of wine! The performance that they will be promoting is Ovation, and in my opinion, the spring performance is always the best showcase for our wonderful ballet company.  Here are the details:”

The 2nd Tuesday Series is an informal Alabama Ballet performance and “studio chat” with Artistic Director Tracey Alvey. We invite you to join us for a glass of wine and a behind the scenes glimpse of our upcoming season productions. Alabama Ballet’s 2nd Tuesday series is held in our home studios on 1st Avenue South. It’s open to everyone, and best of all – FREE!

Ovation, Alabama Ballet, 2nd TuesdayPlease join me for this event a the
Alabama Ballet Center for Dance
Tuesday, March 11th, 2014
2726 1st Avenue South
6:00 pm Refreshments
6:30 pm Program

Questions? Call (205) 322-4300.

Nutrition tips from GJ instructor and soon-to-be Registered Dietitian, Paige Price

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In recognition of National Nutrition Month, a few words from Grand Jeté instructor, Paige Price…

“I’m really passionate about nutrition, so much so that I’m studying Nutrition & Dietetics, on the track to becoming a Registered Dietitian! Nutrition and exercise have helped me through several life-threatening illnesses. From severe Crohn’s Disease to anorexia, I have found that nutrition and exercise helped me get through diseases that I thought would last a lifetime. I believe it’s very necessary to eat and hydrate before working out, whether it be a barre class, yoga, or a run – our body needs that energy in order to perform to the best of its ability!

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Paige Price, at the barre

However, I also understand the difficulties that come with eating around your workout (indigestion, convenience, calorie fears, etc). Keeping a healthy weight is often times the reason WHY we exercise to begin with! So for some, eating before and after is not considered to be a practical option. But eating before and after a workout is vital to our overall health. Since our muscles use stored energy from glycogen, carbohydrates are going to be the best pre-workout fuel.

After working out, it’s extremely important to consume protein and carbohydrates. Protein will help to rebuild and repair your muscles, while the carbohydrates will help to replenish the glycogen used during your workout. These two together will ensure that your next workout will be just as great (if not better) than your last!! :) Keep in mind that the calories still count, so factor them in to your daily caloric needs! Here’s my typical intake before and after a workout: (greek yogurt with fruit is always my go-to). P.S. I’m happy to talk nutrition with any of our clients!” ~ Paige Price, Grand Jeté Instructor

Pre-workout (1-2hrs before a workout): Carbs+H20:

  • fruit + oatmeal
  • greek yogurt + berries
  • 1/2apple + almond butter or greek yogurt

Post-workout (asap!!!): Carbs + Protein + H20:

  • greek yogurt + berries + walnuts
  • salmon/chicken + gluten-free toast
  • 1/2apple + almond butter or greek yogurt