If you are looking for a fun way to boost your fitness, dancing is probably on your list. In addition to being good for your heart, it engages all of your muscles and bones. It can be done in the comfort of your own home or at an organized social event.
A study of the efficacy of ballroom dancing amongst middle aged adults has revealed a number of interesting findings. The most important is that dancing is a calorie burner. One study found that the more up-tempo the dance, the more calories you burn. Moreover, twirling, jumping and other forms of dance were all-around great aerobic workouts.
Dance and exercise may seem like an odd pairing, but they work well together. Dancing is a great way to get your heart rate up and reduce stress. On the other hand, exercise can help to slow down the effects of aging. Exercise also improves your mental state, a boon in and of itself.
Aside from the aforementioned health benefits, dancing is a great calorie burner and it can be done on your own or with a partner. Most fitness centers and dance schools offer dance classes on a regular basis. You can even take a dance class at your local community hall. There are also numerous specialized dance clubs in the metro area that cater to the sexiest of the species. Whether you prefer to dance with your pals or compete against them, you can have a ton of fun while getting fit.
A number of studies have investigated the effects of dancing on everything from strength to endurance to psyche. Of these, nine studies looked at the effects of dance on strength. Other measures of interest included RT and a couple of studies surveyed the impact of dance on endurance. These were not as impressive as the results of the former.
What’s more, there are many studies looking at the effects of dance on cognition, memory and other mental health markers. Among the latter, one interesting study looked at how ballroom dance training impacted RT in middle aged dancers. For the ardent, a more robust analysis involving two training programs showed a statistically significant reduction in RT at both the six-month and 10-month marks.
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