Quote Originally Posted by Alan H View Post
...obviously Highland dancing is athletically challenging and some of the dancers train for it pretty darn hard. Personally, I think that any dancers who physically train for dancing (not just practicing steps, but physical strength and endurance training) want to post here, they're more than welcome...
I welcome the invitation though I doubt I will be posting much here (the dancers have their own forum after all.

I practice and have now performed with a demonstration team. This requires both a lot of leg strength and flexibility. This differs a bit from the explosive strength that I understand highland athletes work toward. Our leg extensions need power but most important is for them to appear effortless. To that end, besides stretching, I have decided that hiking and cycling will be the best way to build up my leg muscles.

I wish everyone here susccess in their regimes as they pursue their athletic goals.

Cheers

Jamie