Dance - Exercise

Our society today has become very health conscious. The importance of eating healthy and exercising regularly is being continuously stressed in advertisements, in talk shows, magazines and every other medium possible

People of all ages, across the world dance to the feet thumping and peppy music. They shake and wave and are lost to the world. Dancing combines a cardio workout with body toning exercise which is not only vital for the body but it enriches the soul too. So why not have fun doing a dance exercise workout and reduce body fat rather than doing boring exercises.

Health benefits that are derived from dancing are many and hence they motivate people to take dance exercise classes. These include: Reduced stress levels, Lower risk of heart diseases, Decreased blood pressure, Increased muscle tone and coordination etcetera.

There are many permutations for dance forms. They are:

·         Ballroom dancing –may look elegant and suave but it in no way is an easy option – ballroom dancing involves a complete heart pumping workout. Posture is maintained and kept rigid hence making it enhanced. It also involves lots of balance and flexibility.

·         Belly dancing helps in strengthening the back and the muscles of the pelvic bones. It also tones up the hamstrings, thighs, hips, and abs.

·         Salsa looks great and the beats are wonderful to dance but they also help in toning the body all over.

·         Zumba, Cha Cha, merengue and other Latin dance forms which are very easy to pick up help in all over fitness and the music is so energetic that people hardly feel they are exercising.

·         To suit the Indian taste there are dance classes for bhangra also taking place across India.

But it really doesn’t matter what form of dancing you pick up because all of them result in a fun dance exercise workout and great fitness.

Dance Exercise is a fun way of keeping fit. The calorie burn depends on how intense and rigorous the dance form is. On an average an hour of medium level intense dancing helps burn 300-350 calories.

Dance is becoming such a popular form of exercise that most of the dance exercise classes and videos include various dance movements in their workout routine. But when dance is taken as an exercise option it must be done seriously and each step should be tried and done with precision. One must push themselves to get the most out of their dance exercise workout

If you have a busy schedule or are not interested in attending dance classes there are many DVD’s on cha-cha, Zumba, Hip hop, Salsa and many other forms of dance available in the market. You can purchase them, learn the dance exercise to do at home routine and then do it at your convenience. There are DVD’s of international celebrities like Carmen Elektra and our own Indian celebrities like Bipasha Basu available in the market.

You just need to pick up the option, do Dance Exercise and Stay Healthy