Dancing for Exercise

Exercise involves various types of movement. If you are going to get moving….then why not dance? Dance, the art of movement of the body, is one of the easiest and most personalized forms of exercise. Whether it is to music, dance sport, a choreographed combination, a form of nonverbal communication, or improvised forms and gestures….dance is movement, movement is exercise, and exercise is valuable to the preservation of YOUR body.

You don’t have to have “rhythm” or be able to “groove” in order to dance. Dance is ultimately an instinctive response that everyone uses to express themselves. In addition to dance being exercise, it can also improve your outlook on life, improve your mood, and boost your brainpower. You don’t have to be Arthur Murray, Ginger Rogers, John Travolta, or Madonna to get the most out of “shaking your groove thing”. Taking the time to train your brain to facilitate some feel-good feelings and excitement by creating your own movement will help jump start your overall well-being.

Don’t think you can do it? Maybe you have heart disease, arthritis, poor balance, bad knees or hips, are depressed, or have diabetes. No problem! You can dance your way back to having healthier bones, a stronger heart, better balance, improving motor skills, losing weight, improving your social status and having less stress. Dance is a fantastic activity for all ages and abilities. And the best thing is that no previous experience is required.

So what are you waiting for? Turn up the music….grab a partner, grab a friend, grab your furry pal, or try it solo. Whether you choose to Waltz, Tango, Salsa, Swing, Zumba, Line, or Cultural dance…it is all beneficial in the fact that you are moving and burning calories through dance EXERCISE! I bet you are thinking of your favorite song right now. Remember, you only get one body, so start moving and expressing yourself through dance! Try it today and I’ll bet you have fun doing it.