Try Something New – Go Dancing

{ by Justin Hernandez in articles on november 11, 2008 }

If you are inspired as I am with Dancing with the Stars, why not take a dance class? If that’s not your scene, why not make a little space in your living room, play some good tunes and groove to the music? You don’t have to go professional, keep it simple. Dancing is a good way to let off some steam and relax. There’s many health benefits as well.

According to Sixwise.com, dancing can help you:

Burn calories
Reduce stress
Increase Energy
Improve strength
Increase muscle tone and coordination

One great interesting point is that dancing was found to be the only physical activity (out of 11 others in a study) to be associated with lowering the risk of dementia. This is because dancing is not only a physical activity, but it is also a social one. Engaging in such social activity leads to less stress and feelings of loneliness and depression. It also requires memorizing dance moves, which keep the brain active. If you’d like more information about the benefits of dancing please visit Sixwise.com!

What’s your favorite dance move? Please share!

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2 comments on “Try Something New – Go Dancing”

Vered - MomGrind on November 12, 2008 at 6:10 pm said:

I agree! Dancing is great, fun exercise too.

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Kali on December 4, 2011 at 7:46 pm said:

Dancing is such a fun activity. It is like impossible to be in a bad mood while dancing. It does make me wonder if some of the celebrities on dancing with the stars were practicing before they hit the ballroom because they were great! My husband didn’t even like to slow dance at our wedding. Any ideas are on a dance that maybe he would enjoy? That thought of losing weight while dancing is a bonus for me too!

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