Tag: sebastian's functional fitness

How to Help Your Students Choose the Right Cross-Training Routine

From improved aerobic capacity to better reactivity, cross-training can to do wonders for dancers’ health and performance. But with the abundance of exercise programs available, how do you get your dancers on the right routine? Sebastian Grubb, a San Francisco–based fitness trainer and professional dancer, shares three questions to ask as you consider different cross-training […]

Why Your Students Need to Build Upper-Body Strength

Fitness trainer, professional dancer and cross-training expert Sebastian Grubb weighs in on why it’s essential for dancers to build their upper-body strength. A balanced body is a healthy body. When a dancer maintains equilibrium between her upper and lower halves, she increases her athleticism and physical adaptability. “Most dancers have strong legs and strong balance,” […]