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Sick of the gym? Just dance! Dancing workouts are an excellent way to improve fitness and burn stored body fat. Dancing burns calories, and - if combined with a calorie-controlled diet eating plan - will cause the body to burn it's stored fat - including stomach fat. In addition, dancing helps to develop the leg muscles, so you get fit and get into shape. Exercise and Diet Combine exercise and a healthy balanced diet to lose weight and maintain your results. How many people have spent months at the gym but have only had limited success as they have ignored their diet. Missed breakfasts, eaten too many carbohydrate laden meals like cereals and toast for breakfast and pasta for dinner and loads of carb based snacks such as cereal bars and crisps have contributed to poor results. What's a healthy breakfast? Slim Salsa Depending on the style of dance, you can burn between 250 and 400 calories per hour. High-energy routines like the salsa can be compared to an intense workout at the gym. Dance can actually take the place of traditional cardiovascular exercises, like running, swimming, or cycling. It burns a comparable number of calories and it's a lot of fun! And for many, more fun than working out at the gym! Lose Weight Because it helps to burn body-fat, a regular fitness workout (like dancing) contributes to better health in several ways. It helps reduce abdominal fat, associated with serious illness; it assists weight loss, as you will have seen from programmes like Strictly Come Dancing and Dancing with the Stars. Cardiovascular Conditioning Regular exercise can lead to a slower heart rate, lower blood pressure and improved cholesterol profile. Experts typically recommend 30 - 40 minutes of continuous activity three or four times a week. The degree of cardiovascular conditioning depends on how vigorously you dance, how long you dance continuously, and how regularly you do it. Strong Bones Because it’s a weight-bearing activity, dancing builds bone density and works nearly all the muscles of the body and sharpens balance and coordination. The side to side movements of many dances strengthens you weight bearing bones (tibia, fibula and femur) and can help prevent or slow loss of bone mass (osteoporosis). Rehabilitation If you’re recovering from heart or knee surgery, movement may be part of your rehabilitation. Dancing is a positive alternative to aerobic dancing or jogging. Sociability Dancing contains a social component that solitary fitness endeavours don’t. It gives you an opportunity to develop strong social ties which contribute to self- esteem and a positive outlook. Dancing is Healthy Dancing is a great way to fight stress too. Playing your favourite music while you dance gets your mind off of life's pressures and puts you in a better frame of mind. You'll boost your energy levels while you soothe your mood. Learning a new dance is also healthy for your brain. Studies show that learning a variety of new skills throughout life helps to preserve the brain and fight aging. Finally, it releases endorphins the happiness chemicals that improve mood. These health benefits are further increased by a healthy diet. Get Started There are many different types of dance classes available in health clubs, wellness clubs and community centres across the country. You can take ballet workouts, belly dancing, salsa, latin dance, ballroom dancing, hip hop, jazz, and many other types of dance classes. That's the great thing about dancing, with so many styles of dance available, there's sure to be a dance class that you'll love. If you'd rather not take a class, you can still dance in the comfort of your own home. There are literally hundreds of dance dvds on the market. Choose a video with an instructor that has dance experience and fitness instructor certification. |
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