Dance Your Way To Good Health

It’s amazing how much dancing we did as children. Carefree, random moves, fully immersed in the music. But as we grow older, we begin to feel self-conscious. We fear appearing awkward in the sight of others. Terms like ‘two left feet’ become common. But did you know that dance has numerous benefits for our health?

Flexibility

Dance is one of the best ways to improve your flexibility. Both the warm-up done before a dance session and the dance moves themselves stretch out the muscles.

Improves Balance

Dancing emphasises on good posture and involves fast movements, which is great for improving balance. As we grow older our physical stability and coordination tends to decline, but we can beat that with dance.

Mood Booster

Nothing kicks out bad moods like jamming to your favourite songs. It triggers the release of endorphins, the ‘feel good’ hormones. This reduces stress and could even contribute to lowering depression levels. So apart from catering to your physical health, dance improves your mental well-being as well.

Heart and Lung Health

Vigorous dancing exercises the heart and lungs. Since it mimics High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT), it’s beneficial to these organs. Studies show that dancing reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease by up to 50%. It doesn’t matter the type of dance you choose, just as long as you break out a sweat.

Weight Loss

If searching for a fun way to exercise, try dance. It’s a form of aerobics. The best part is that you won’t realise you’re working out when your focus is on enjoying the music. Exercising doesn’t have to be a chore!

Toning Muscles

The continuous exertion of muscles and the resistance they experience while dancing are great for firming muscles. It develops extra strength and eliminates flabby arms and tummies.

Making Friends

Joining a dance class exposes you to new people with different personalities. It’s a great way to socialise without trying too hard. Making friends reduces stress, increases happiness and even boosts your immune system.