Exercise and Physical Benefits of Ballroom Dancing
Exercise and Physical Fitness:
With the pressures of job and social obligations tugging us in every which way, it is more difficult to find time for exercise. Maybe that’s why Americans are struggling with their weight and health more than ever. It’s no secret that moderate exercise and sensible eating habits are the key to remaining trim and fit. However, the thought of spending thirty minutes on a treadmill, or jogging around the block is out of the question for many of us.
BALLROOM DANCING IS CHANGING THE WAY PEOPLE SEE EXERCISE! IF YOU ENJOY IT…THE MORE LIKELY YOU WILL DO IT!
Dancing works as a stress and tension reducer. For people on a hectic schedule, it can become a passion that helps improve attitude and increase confidence in both social and business situations. That’s what makes ballroom the IDEAL exercise! After all dancing is a mild aerobic work out, minus the boring part! Dance lessons make exercise a fun and enjoyable social event every night of the week!
Consider these dance facts:
Dance contributes to increased personal confidence.
Dancing works muscles in different parts of the body and sharpens balance and coordination.
Ballroom dancing can burn anywhere from 250 to 400 calories an hour- about the same as a brisk walk on the treadmill.
Dance is considered to be one of the top 5 physical activities out of 60 studied.
Dance increases flexibility and stamina.
As an aerobic exercise, dance benefit’s the cardiovascular system.
Some doctors recommend 30 minutes of dance three times a week.
Dancing is not only good for your body, it is good for the mind! Dancing helps you to unwind and to relax.
Dance contributes to good posture and body alignment.
DID YOU KNOW…
Ever since the International Olympic Committee gave ballroom dancing provisional recognition, it has been getting a lot of attention as a true athletic activity. One look at the fitness level and physiques of professional ballroom competitors, trainers and dance teachers is PROOF of its virtues.
Many people turn to ballroom dance when traditional exercise programs fall by the wayside, either because of injury or sheer boredom. Ballroom dance is a low impact activity. This makes it accessible to people of any age or fitness level. With less emphasis of “going for the burn” and more on having FUN, the weight loss, improved circulation and aerobic conditioning emerges as a wonderful side effect.
