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BodyKinect | Strength & Flexibility for Dancers

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Kendall Baab, MSc, CSCS 👋🏻
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9 months ago

Are you a dancer or dance teacher looking to train smarter, not harder? At BodyKinect, we blend personal training with dance science education to help you improve your performance, prevent injuries, and better understand your body as you move. 🙌

Our approach is simple: education + science-based training = long-term results.

What sets us apart? We provide safe, effective, long-term training that will support your dancer for life—both as a dancer and as a human. With a variety of programs, we offer options that are tailored to fit your individual needs—whether you’re a dancer seeking individualized attention or a teacher looking for ways to enhance your students’ performance.

Here’s what we offer:

👉Custom Training Programs tailored to your exact goals

👉6-Week Online Plans to work on specific dance skills

👉Virtual 1:1 Coaching for real-time feedback and progress

👉Workshops, Master Classes, and Anatomy Courses for teachers wanting to dive deeper into dance science

Our mission is to help you train smarter, stay injury-free, and feel more confident in your body, both as a dancer and a human. 💪

And in case you missed it, we just launched our Custom Training Programs, which are designed specifically for dancers who want a program that’s personalized to their goals and current abilities. It’s perfect if you’re ready to take your training to the next level, but need flexibility and tailored attention.

If you’re interested, comment “CUSTOM” below and I’ll send you all the details in your DMs! by @trainwithkendall

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2 years ago

When you’re trying to navigate around a lingering injury, finally get that extension higher, or just build the stamina to make it through a demanding performance season, a cookie-cutter approach usually falls short. You need a strategy that actually listens to your body and respects your unpredictable schedule.

That’s exactly why I created our Custom Programs.

Instead of handing you a templated PDF, we start with where you are right now. We look at your specific goals, the equipment you actually have access to, and realistically, how much time you can commit between classes and rehearsals. Then, I build a plan from scratch just for you.

Everything lives right in the BodyKinect app. You get the video demos, the progress tracking, and direct access to me whenever you need support or adjustments. It gives you the clear structure you need to see real results in the areas that matter most to you, without the pressure of trying to fit weekly live sessions into a schedule that’s always changing.

Real progress happens when you stop trying to mold yourself to a rigid program, and instead use a program that is molded to you.

If you’re ready to bring real focus and intention to your cross-training, comment CUSTOM and I’ll send you the link to view program pricing and steps to get started ⭐️ by @trainwithkendall

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2 hours ago

Ever feel like an old lady getting off the floor in dance class? Suddenly you’re two counts behind everyone else AND out of breath 😅

In this video, we’ll learn 3 exercises that will help you strengthen your shoulders, your quads, and your chest to push off the floor and get up with ease.

Comment CHANNEL on this post to get the link to our newly posted YT video! by @trainwithkendall

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a day ago

Your highest-value student isn’t the one who signs up for one season, but the one who stays with you for a decade.

When a dancer gets sidelined by an overuse injury or physical burnout, it affects far more than their personal training. It stalls their progress, chips away at their confidence, and often leads to families stepping back, dropping classes, or leaving the studio entirely.

On the flip side, when you actively prioritize injury prevention and long-term physical health, the dynamic shifts completely.

Healthy dancers train consistently. Consistent dancers progress faster, stay passionate, and stick with your classes year after year.

Student retention is the quietest, most reliable driver of studio profitability.

Keeping existing families enrolled costs significantly less than constantly trying to recruit new ones to fill empty spots. When parents see that you care just as much about their child’s physical well-being as their performance on stage, you build unmatched trust and loyalty.

By investing in your dancers’ longevity, you’re building a sustainable, profitable business.

How is your studio prioritizing dancer longevity this season? Drop a comment below, or send me a DM if you want to chat about guest workshops for injury-prevention strategies or strength training into your studio. 👇 by @trainwithkendall

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2 days ago

You may not have access to a gym or even time to drive to one with a busy dance schedule, but you CAN alter the exercises to be done at home with a resistance band. These are just a few examples.

When you train with me, you’ll always get alternate exercises for anything that requires a machine or a piece of equipment that you may not have access to. But I try to make all the exercises doable with the equipment you have at home (:

If you’re ready to bring real focus and intention to your cross-training, comment CUSTOM and I’ll send you the link to view my custom training programs’ pricing and steps to get started ⭐️ by @trainwithkendall

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3 days ago

14 days until my first half marathon! I’m feeling excited and have a teensy bit of nerves already. This hill was not as bad as I thought (?) but also still hard 😅 #nikeafterdark #nikeafterdarkla by @trainwithkendall

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5 days ago

Let me break down these exercises for you 👇🏻

Single Leg Glute Bridge: Glutes and hamstrings are chronically weak in a lot of the dancers I train. This is the secret to higher jumps and more flexibility.

Single Arm Row: The upper body is often neglected, especially for dancers who struggle with turns. The lats are important for port de bras, arm control, stability, and more.

Side Plank Variations: It’s important to train the obliques, lats, and core stabilization for things like turns, tilts, and more.

When I train dancers 1:1, there’s a lot of crossover from dancer to dancer - but each body is different, therefore, each training plan is different. The cues might be different. That’s what is so special about 1:1 training… it’s customized to YOU!

I have more time slots available during the week for 1:1 virtual sessions. DM me if you’re interested and let’s chat (or if you know you want to apply, submit an application directly from the website) by @trainwithkendall

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6 days ago

...that a plan can’t do the work for you.

When you purchase a training program, you are getting clear direction and structure, but the actual results come down to showing up for yourself every single week. Motivation is naturally going to ebb and flow, and there will definitely be times when you just don’t feel like putting in the effort.

What carries you through those moments isn’t the workout program itself… it’s your own honest commitment to keep going anyway!

I built these programs to give you the clearest path forward, but real progress is built in the simple habits you practice when nobody is watching. It happens when you choose to stay consistent even when life gets busy, when you prioritize your sleep, and when you give each workout your genuine attention. If you can bring that level of consistency and patience, this plan will give you everything you need to reach your goals.

So before you decide to join, take a moment to make sure you are ready to commit to the weekly process, not just the end result. If you are, I am fully in your corner and excited to help you get there.

If you want to improve your turns, comment TURNS
If you want higher jumps, comment JUMPS
If you want easier leg extensions, comment EXTENSIONS
If you need more flexibility, commend FUSION
And if your ankles and feet are too wobbly, comment ANKLES by @trainwithkendall

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7 days ago

Join me for a quick anatomy lesson about the hip joint 😄 Where is it? What does it do? What movements does it produce?

Watch the full video on my YouTube channel - out today! Comment CHANNEL to get the link by @trainwithkendall

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8 days ago

Instead of handing you a templated PDF, we start with where you are right now. We look at your specific goals, the equipment you actually have access to, and realistically, how much time you can commit between classes and rehearsals. Then, I build a plan from scratch just for you.

Everything lives right in the BodyKinect app. You get the video demos, the progress tracking, and direct access to me whenever you need support or adjustments. It gives you the clear structure you need to see real results in the areas that matter most to you, without the pressure of trying to fit weekly live sessions into a schedule that’s always changing.

Real progress happens when you stop trying to mold yourself to a rigid program, and instead use a program that is molded to you.

If you’re ready to bring real focus and intention to your cross-training, comment CUSTOM and I’ll send you the link to view program pricing and steps to get started ⭐️ by @trainwithkendall

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9 days ago

SUCH a fun day 🥰 it feels so good to be on stage again and dance for the fun of it. We’ve been rehearsing for 11 weeks and show day just FLEW by.

thank you @thecspotla for bringing dancers together with a welcoming environment 🫶🏻

Pom Choreo: @lilydances5678
Pom Music: Circus by Britney Spears

Contemporary Choreo: Christian Espinel
Contemporary Music: Hometown Glory and Love in the Dark by Adele taken in Glorya Kaufman Performing Arts Center by @trainwithkendall

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