Elevating Performance: How Atlas High Performance Helped Irish Dancer Emily Reach New Heights at the World Championships

Elevating Performance: How Atlas High Performance Helped Irish Dancer Emily Reach New Heights at the World Championships

Irish dancing is a physically demanding sport that requires a unique combination of strength, power, and endurance. For 18-year-old Emily, who was preparing for the World Championships in Montreal, Canada, Atlas High Performance offered the specialized training and support she needed to excel. In this user story, we'll dive into Emily's journey with Atlas High Performance and discover how our services helped her achieve her goals in both dancing and life.

Emily is an 18-year-old Leaving Cert student with a passion for Irish dancing. Having recently competed at the World Championships in Montreal, Canada, she was eager to improve her performance and continue competing at the highest level. Balancing her studies and a demanding training schedule, Emily was determined to overcome previous issues with ankle strength and fitness during her dances.

​As an Irish dancer competing in the U18 category, Emily had a few clear goals in mind: increasing ankle strength, becoming relatively stronger, gaining more elevation in her dancing, and becoming more confident with both legs off the ground during her performances. To achieve these goals, Emily knew she needed a comprehensive and tailored approach to her training, which is why she turned to Atlas High Performance.

Emily began working with Stephen at Atlas High Performance, attending personal training sessions twice a week. As her training progressed, she transitioned to working with Jessica closer to the World Championships. On weeks when her schedule didn't permit in-person sessions, Emily used the gym and trained on her own using the personalized programs provided by her trainers.

In addition to her training sessions, Emily had access to the RYPT app, which housed all the educational nutrition content provided by Atlas High Performance. A personalized nutrition guide was also created for Emily, enabling her to learn and plan her nutrition effectively.

The initial process started with a testing procedure using the Output Sports sensor. This allowed the team at Atlas High Performance to assess Emily's overall lower body power and identify any discrepancies between her legs. The team also tested reactive jumps, a critical performance indicator in Irish dancing that needed improvement.
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Armed with this information, Emily's trainers designed a program tailored to her specific needs, focusing on training two times per week. The Output Sports sensor was used in every session to test jumps and adjust training based on Emily's training load and response. Regular wellness data was collected using the RYPT app, providing valuable insight into Emily's day-to-day well-being and ensuring that her overall health was maintained during her high-performance journey. Training sessions were progressed as needed every 5-10 weeks.

Emily's hard work and dedication paid off as she not only competed at the World Championships but also finished 14th—an astonishing achievement. Her progress and results are a testament to the effectiveness of the Atlas High Performance approach and the personalized support she received throughout her training journey.

Emily's success at the World Championships showcases the transformative power of the Atlas High Performance training approach. If you're an Irish dancer or an athlete in any sport, our team is ready to help you unlock your full potential.

Contact Atlas High Performance or explore our website for more information about our services and how they can benefit your athletic journey. Together, we can reach new heights in performance and achievement.