Dancing is a magnificent tool that can be used to help you achieve many positive goals; here are just a few we found!
- Weight Loss – Sick of the gym & getting on a treadmill? Looking for a way to exercise that is fun that you will actually stick to? A study by the Journal of Physiological Anthropology found that dancing is just as helpful for losing weight and increasing strength as Jogging & Cycling. No matter whether you’re doing Latin, Country Western, Ballroom or Swing you can burn between 150 – 550 Calories in just one hour!
- Mental Health – Keep your mind sharp and boost your memory through dancing! A study by The New England Journal of Medicine found that dancing can help prevent Dementia, additional studies have found that it helps combat Alzheimer’s.
- Flexibility & Balance – Reduce your risk for injuries and accidents! Practicing different dance moves, and positions can strengthen your smaller supporting muscle groups and your core. This can improve your day to day balance and flexibility making you less prone for accidents.
- Reduce Stress – Life have you a little stressed out? Grab a dance partner! A study in the Journal of Applied Gerontology, found that dancing can be very therapeutic and help reduce stress.
- Strengthen Your Heart – Have a family history of heart disease? The University of Maryland Medical Center states that dancing as a way of exercise can reduce your risk for heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure and stroke! An Italian study found that those who took up dancing improved their hearth health, breathing and quality of life significantly compared to biking & walking on a treadmill.
- Improve Mood – Need a boost to your day? Dancing can help lift your spirits! Patients who participated in dancing showed the fewest depression symptoms and had the most vitality.
- Increase Energy – Avoid feeling sluggish throughout the day! The Scholarly Publishing and Academic Resources Coalition found that a weekly dance program could improve physical performance and increase energy levels among adults.
- Make Friends & Socialize – One of our personal favorites! Dancing can introduce you to a wide-range of people giving you an opportunity to make new friend and branch out socially. Having positive social relationships can be just as beneficial as exercise. Studies show that being socially engaged can increase happiness, reduce stress & improve your immune-system.