“Why walk your way through life when you can dance?” – Unknown
I’m a bad dancer; I have to admit that.
Well, I’m not awful all the time, but my dancing is generally awkward and funny, at best.
But hey, that doesn’t stop me from wanting—and trying—to dance! So what if I suck? Dancing is such fun!
Really. You don’t have to move like Michael Jackson or Justin Timberlake to dance. And it’s not just about having fun. There are actually so many wonderful benefits to dancing!
Benefits Of Dancing
Dancing offers a whole-body workout. It's great for your heart, develops strength, and aids with mobility, coordination, and balance. All that shimmie-ing and rhythmic movements engage your entire body. Whether you do hip-hop, ballroom, ballet, salsa, or whatever, 30 minutes of continuous dance can burn about 130 to 250 calories.
A dance workout can target different areas of your body (core, arms, legs, glutes, or back), depending on your dance of choice.
Dancing is also a terrific way to reduce stress. It’s therapeutic as it releases your worries and stresses.
And we can’t forget that dancing can also help you lose weight! Way better than jogging or running because you don’t have to put as much pressure on your legs and knees.
When it comes to exercise, getting into the groove is probably the most difficult part because it entails making a commitment. Of course, it’s different for dancers, but let’s assume you aren’t one of those, shall we?
For common non-professional dancing folks like you and I, we need some guidance and motivation before we can make getting jiggy a routine.
Let’s have a look at some types of dances that you can do for a fantastic workout!
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