Are you an adult ballet student who finds themselves extremely tight after every ballet class? Are you constantly foam rolling, using massage balls, epsom salts, and release techniques, but no matter what you do, you end up leaving class a bit too sore? You may find yourself wondering - is this simply because I worked hard in the lesson, or am I actually doing something wrong? Are you experiencing a loss of flexibility because of muscle tension? As an adult ballet student, it can be REALLY hard to tell whether the tightness you are feeling is because you’ve simply worked out new muscles or if it’s because you’ve overworked the wrong muscles. If this resonates with you, read on for a deep dive into this topic!