Inside Out Performance

After YEARS of blood, sweat, tears, training, success, and failure… it’s finally here.

ARTIST IN TRAINING

Inside you will find twelve weeks’ worth of unique workouts curated specifically with the lifestyle of a performer in mind. As a performer myself, I understand firsthand the intensity of what is being asked of you – both mentally and physically – in every step of your career. The pressure of auditioning for college programs, the hustle that comes with auditioning in New York, the fast paced nature of a summer stock contract, the demanding rehearsal and performance schedule of a swing/standby, navigating the stamina required to get through eight shows a week, the inconsistency that comes with touring… And as if all of that wasn’t demanding enough, you are expected to maintain the physical ability to perform at your highest level every step of the way. HELLO? That’s a lot.

This program is designed to guide you through a flexible routine that will help you develop strength in your physical performance while maintaining the mental stamina to achieve the physically demanding tasks required of you as a performer.

Once purchased you will receive an email in 24 hours with a link to a downloadable PDF containing all programming.

Link in bio to purchase 💚

Have you ever built up the motivation to workout but then just spent hours scrolling through YouTube videos trying to figure out which type of workout you should do?
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Scroll through to break down the pros and cons of a few different modalities of training: bodyweight vs bands vs weight.
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“But how do I know which modality is right for me?”
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Each modality is designed to accommodate specific physical goals. So take a minute to assess what your goals are and go from there. Not even sure where to begin when setting goals? I got you - let’s talk through that process together!
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All IOP programming begins with a “pre-performance” exercise. Pre-performance is a series of written exercises designed to help you set meaningful physical goals based on your core values. Identifying and putting words to our deepest beliefs, serves as a powerful motivator to help you discover your full performance potential as you challenge both your physical and mental capabilities. You become what you give power to. Based on these goals we can build a personalized program utilizing the modalities that best suit your goals.
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IOP fam, comment your favorite modality below!

One year ago, began his journey with IOP. Swipe to see his INCREDIBLE progress.
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I will admit, I am not a fan of sharing progress photos - but looking at these two photos that were taken a year apart from each other was too good not to share. What struck me most about these two photos was not only the obviously incredible physical transformation, but the energetic, inner transformation Julian has taken on. I mean look at him, he is literally GLOWING!
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Not only has Julian put in the work physically, but he has put in the work mentally. Through his commitment to his physical self, he has unlocked his inner strength. Throughout his IOP journey, Julian found healing at a time where he was feeling anxious, confused, and lost. Through his commitment to his physical self, he realized the only person standing in the way of his goals was himself. Together, we took baby steps to over come that mental blockade and reinvigorate his inner power and strength.
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I am so, so proud of you, Jubes. You took a chance on yourself, you committed to something that seemed nearly impossible in the beginning and you exceeded all of your goals and expectations. Your journey is truly inspiring - not only to me, but to everyone around you.
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Today, Inside Out Performance, celebrates you, Julian!
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With love,
Your IOP fam 💚

GRAD GIVEAWAY!!!
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Did you just graduate from a collegiate BA/BFA MT program/conservatory? CONGRATS!! But what next, right? I got you. Sign up for Performance Ready TODAY and receive 25% your membership for the rest of the year!
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✖️PERFORMANCE READY is designed to help theatre artists find strength and community through group fitness classes tailor made for performers led by fellow performers. Come for the endorphins, stay for the incredible community.
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✖️WHY? As a performer, our industry, our work, our livelihood - demands a lot from us. Both physically and mentally (even in a pandemic 👀). And I know you don’t want to hear this, but a few dance classes a week is not enough to prevent injury and maintain both the physical and mental stamina we need as performers. Performance Ready helps you discover your own physical and inner strength to perform at your best.
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✖️WHEN? Performance Ready is a series of live classes lead by three of your favorite IOP instructors that meets weekly on Mon. @ 11:30am , Wed. @ 2pm, and Fri. @ 11:30am. Not free during these times? Class playbacks will be sent directly to you so you can make it work for your schedule.
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✖️WHAT? Performance Ready is a series of progressive sculpting HIIT/Circuit classes designed to enhance your performance preparation will get your whole body moving with a series of strength and cardio circuits. will fire up your lower body with pilates based movements and high energy cardio. will help you build strength in your upper body and core with a series of barre inspired movements.
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If you are a recent grad (or soon to be) and are interested in claiming 25% off your Performance Ready membership for the rest of the year (!!!) shoot me a DM and we will get you hooked up!
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Know a recent grad who would be interested in this AMAZING offer? Tag them in the comments 💚

Move and Meditate for Mental Health
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In honor of mental health month, Inside Out Performance is partnering with NAMI-NYC to bring you a special pop-up class! IOP will host a donation based class on May 20th from 5:30-6:30 pm EST.
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Join for 30 mins of HIIT circuit training directly followed by a 30 min meditative flow with Michael Seltzer.

I know am I am not alone in saying this year plus, has rocked us to the core. As people, as a country, as an arts community. With no rehearsal or show schedule, no audition to prepare for, no stable source of income, no friends to squeeze at the stage door, no applause, I find myself just trying to take the days as they come.
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There are days that feel like I am living an out of body experience as I watch the shell of myself live out it’s daily routine. Days that I feel so pressured by the hours I spend on social media to be or do or say or act like someone I know I am not. Days that I want nothing more than to get off the couch, finally respond to that text, or start that new project but my spiraling thoughts tell me otherwise. Days that appear to be hugely successful to anyone looking in, but actually broke me. Days that my wheels spin endlessly but with no end goal anywhere in sight. Days that make me question what your purpose is.
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Now, more than ever, it is imperative that we as an arts community acknowledge and actively take care of our mental health. The stigma surrounding mental health only exists because there is a general lack of understanding about mental health conditions and how they effect our daily lives. I find release and clarity through movement, so please join us this Wednesday if you would like to do so as well.
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All are welcome, pay what you can. Proceeds will be donated to NAMI-NYC. helps families and individuals affected by mental illness build better lives through education, support, and advocacy.
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Link in bio to reserve your spot.

I might burst your bubble by saying this, but dance classes and rehearsals alone are not enough to maintain the longevity of your performance career.
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Let’s break down why this is : How many times have you gone into an audition for a summer stock theater and been asked to learn a ballet combo, then a jazz combo, then a tap combo AND THEN were asked if you could tumble…?
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In order to even make it onto the stage, performers need to have the capacity to perform a LARGE variety of styles for an extended period of time, all which require a different range of motion. One minute you need controlled external rotation during Fouetté’s and need solid shoulder stability for a handstand the next. Not only do performers need substantial physical strength, we also need a high level of cardiovascular stamina to get through auditions and performances. Research into the cardiovascular fitness of dancers has told us that dance class and rehearsals alone are not sufficient stimuli to train the cardiovascular system to meet the demands of performance.
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Benefits of cross training for a performer’s longevity:
✖️Prevents injury
✖️Improves neuromuscular control
✖️Reduces muscle imbalances developed after years of repetitive dance motions
✖️Increases strength of underused muscles
✖️Improves range of motion and mobility
✖️Reduces stress and boosts mood

Not convinced yet? Here’s what some of the IOP Fam has to say about incorporating PERFORMANCE READY workouts into their performance schedules:
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“It is a perfect supplement to my college classes. I do the On-Demand workouts on the days I don’t have dance class and already am seeing a difference in my technique”
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“I love how quick the classes are, but still really really effective. I am starting to take dance classes pretty religiously again and I am surprised at how much my stamina has improved, I feel so strong - It’s awesome!!”
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Are you ready to take your performance career to the next level? Link in bio to register for PERFORMANCE READY today!

The IOP Fam has spoken.
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Pursuing a career as a performer is fu***ng hard. period. You are surrounded by constant rejection. It gets to you. I often convince myself that I do not possess the skills to perform at a certain level. I put a limit on myself. I doubt myself. I procrastinate because I don’t think I am qualified or know enough. I tell myself that what I am doing isn’t important and doesn’t matter. I tell myself someone else can do it better than me, so why am I even trying.
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Performance Ready was born out of this place of self-doubt. One day, I got myself ready to complete my workout as I usually do and I was STRUGGLING to get through reps. I wasn’t focused, the negative talk going on inside my head was truly crazy. I put the weight down and sat myself down for a little pep talk (I am laughing out loud thinking about how quickly I turned into an NBA basketball coach who is down by two points in the last few seconds and pulls out some inspiration during the final timeout to come back and win the game). I literally said out loud to myself “You are enough. You do enough. Don’t let anyone rush you. You are meant to do this. You matter. What you do matters.”
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I picked the weight back up and with every rep I repeated one of those phrases out loud to myself. I had to hear it (x10000) to believe it - to really accept it and whole heartedly believe in my own capabilities and accomplishments. I bet my mom was laughing at me upstairs listening to me scream affirmations at myself in the basement, BUT IT WAS WORTH IT. I felt so good, I still feel so good.
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Often times, we are our worst critics. Our own thoughts about ourselves limit what we are capable of. We downplay how great we are and all that we have achieved. And in turn we stand in the way of our own greatness. Let’s not do this anymore, okay? We deserve better from ourselves. Sit yourself down, find your inner NBA coach, and tell yourself you are capable of anything. Because you are. You become what you give power to.
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IOP fam sound off in the comments. What’s your fav part about being a member of this community?
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May Registration is OPEN. Link in bio to join the IOP Performance Ready Fam .

⚠️💚IN PERSON CLASS ALTERT💚⚠️
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is kicking off the second month of PERFORMANCE READY, with a special treat: A Sunday Sweat with Meghan Faddis at 11:30 am EDT at Marcus Garvey Park! As a thank you for your continued support of all the artists who teach on this platform, enter promo code SUNDAYSWEAT at checkout TODAY ONLY for 50% Sunday’s OUTDOOR sweat sesh.
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Ah, but that’s not all!!! All individuals in attendance on Sunday will also receive one week of PERFORMANCE READY classes FOR. FREE. That’s right - 3 classes FOR. FREE.
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Promo code for SUNDAYSWEAT to receive 50% off class is good for TODAY ONLY, so reserve your spot today! Link in bio. Drop a 🙌🏻 in the comments if I’ll see you there!

A message to our IOP community from founder :

IT’S OUR FIRST COMMUNITY CHAT, YALL!
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With so much uncertainty and anxiety surrounding the “re-opening” of our industry, we want to gather our IOP fam together to hear your thoughts, fears, feelings, and questions (and honestly just kiki). As we all start to explore the idea of getting our bodies and minds performance ready, IOP’s COMMUNITY CHAT offers a safe, supportive space for performers to create community with one another. The topic of our industry “re-opening” feels so expansive that we have partnered up with an expert in the field to answer ALL your burning questions.
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Meet Dr. Megan Wise! is a licensed physical therapist and a graduate of New York University with a doctoral degree in physical therapy. She is also a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist, Nationally Certified  Pilates Teacher, and a Certified Life Coach. Dr. Wise owns and operates Megan Wise PT PLLC, a private physical therapy clinic in New York City. She  also co-owns Move Wise Health Studio, a health and wellness company focused on injury prevention,  performance enhancement, and health and fitness coaching.
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For the past 5 years she has specialized in performing arts physical therapy and has treated the  Broadway cast and crews of over 30 Broadway and Off-Broadway productions including Hamilton, Mean  Girls, CATS, and Wicked. She has also had the privilege of working with professional dancers from American Ballet Theatre, New  York City Ballet, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, and many others. She provides physical therapy services to film and television productions across New York City.
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Dr. Wise regularly hosts workshops and talks for studios, schools, productions, and individual  performers on topics such as: injury prevention, dance fitness and wellness, and maintaining a high-level  performance career, among others. As a dancer and performer for 20+ years, she has struggled with  multiple injuries and chronic pain, and uses this knowledge to educate performers, their teachers,  parents, and directors/choreographers.
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Join us Thursday, April 15th at 2pm! Link in bio to reserve your spot - space is limited, so secure your spot ASAP!