Conditioning Exercises for Ballroom Dancers

Did you know that you can exercise your way into becoming a better dancer? Although, ballroom in itself, is a wonderful way to burn calories, there are certain exercises you can do at the gym or at home that will help you build stamina, endurance, and strength ON and OFF the dance floor!
For those of you who didn't know, conditioning exercises are body movements that increase athletic skill, physical fitness, and prevent injury. By performing these simple, effective exercises, you can actually strengthen the core muscles you use when you ballroom dance!

Yoga:
Yoga is a wonderful way to tighten those core muscles in your abdomen and back (the same muscles you use when you ballroom dance). Looking for specific poses? Follow this link:

http://www.ehow.com/videos-on_1537_yoga-back-pain-build-strength.html

Jump Rope:
 Dances such as the cha cha require quick feet and endurance. Not there yet? Pick up a jump rope! Did you know that jumping rope burns about 350 calories in 30 minutes? That kind of heart-pumping activity will help build stamina which is required on the dance floor.

Arm Exercises:
Whether you are male or female, arm flexibility and strength helps you lift, twirl, extend or hold your arm positions when you are ballroom dancing. Keep them toned and strong by lifting weights! Try dumbbell presses, or bicep curls on a stability ball to increase resistance and improve your balance! Need some more ideas or a how-to guide? Check out Shape Magazine's "Best Exercises for Arms" workout below:

http://www.shape.com/fitness/how-to-get-toned-arms-the-best-exercises-for-arms

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