Exercises................The benefits of dancing!

Dancing is a good mental exercise for your health...When was the last time you danced and eased yourself from stress...
Studies have shown that dance can help you lose weight, stay flexible, reduce stress, make friends and more..

It's a good exercise and a fun way to keep fit. Most people find exercises boring and monotonous..how about you engage in something more fun and less stressful, the aim is to achieve the same purpose as in a routine exercise.

Dancing has a wide range of physical and mental benefits and these includes:
-Improved condition of your heart and lungs
-Increased muscular strength, endurance and motor fitness
-Increased aerobic fitness
-Improved muscle tone and strength
-Weight Management
- Stronger bones and reduced risks of osteoporosis
-Better coordination, agility and flexibility
-Improved balance and spatial awareness
-Increased physical confidence
-Improved mental functioning
-Improved general and psychological well being
-Greater self confidence and self esteem
-Better social skills

Getting Started with Dancing.....
To get started, simply choose a style you enjoy or would like to try and join a class... Yes! Join a class..
Dancing has become such a popular way to be active and keep fit that most fitness clubs now offer dance classes in their group exercise programs..

Choosing A Dance Style...
When choosing a dance style, here are suggestions you should put at heart..
-Do i want to dance to improve my fitness?
-Am i trying to improve my flexibility and coordination?
-Do i prefer fast dancing or slow dancing?
-Do I want to dance with a partner or on my own?
-Do I want to join a group or have private classes?
-Will I enjoy competitions or do I want to dance just for fun?

General tip for dancing...
-See your doctor for  a check-up, if you have a medical condition, are overweight, are over 40 years of age or are unfit.
-Wear layers of clothing that you can take off as your body warms up
-Do warm up stretches or activities before you begin a dance session
-Drink plenty of water before, during and after a dance session
-Make sure  you rest between dance sessions
-Don't push yourself too far or too fast,especially if you are a beginner
-Wear professionally fitted shoes appropriate to your style of dance
-Check with your dance instructor that you are holding the correct form 
-Sit and watch new dance moves first . Learning new moves increases your risk of injury especially if you are already tired.
-Perform regular leg-strengthening exercises.
-Move as fluidly and gracefully as you can
-Cool down after a dance session including stretching.


Why not enroll for a dance class now?...Get your dancing shoes on and burn those excess fats... *winks* 

Get Flexible..!

Living Healthy!!..

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