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“So if the dance is five minutes long, make yourself run for perhaps eight minutes. That way, you over-train and the dance will seem easier...” quote by Deborah Bull
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“So if the dance is five minutes long, make yourself run for perhaps eight minutes. That way, you over-train and the dance will seem easier...”

Deborah Bull

About This Quote

Source Interview: Dance Magazine, 2019

Extending practice beyond the required time builds endurance, making the original routine feel easier.

In simple terms: Practice longer to improve performance.

Key Takeaway

Add extra minutes to training.

Themes

training endurance performance growth

Mood

motivational cautious

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • rehearsals
  • fitness sessions
  • skill drills

Key Concepts

muscle adaptation skill mastery

Questions to Reflect On

  • How to balance intensity?
  • When to rest?
A Different Perspective

Overtraining risks injury.

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