Healthy Dance Notes
Dance is a great form of exercise while allowing you to be as energetic as you like. some estimate social levels of dancing to burn 100-400 calories/hr, while competitive dancers burn 600+ calories/hr. Two to three hours of continuous social dancing can give you an excellent low-impact aerobic workout. Dancing is also a fun substitute for boring exercise programs designed for recovering surgery & heart patients.
If you are to dance well , it requires good posture, which helps you breath better, walk better and look and feel younger!
Finally, dancing is one of the few activities men and women can enjoy together. It allows people to dress up for an evening out. It's a great way to meet people, make new friends and interact socially. Dancers are the nicest people!
Over 20 Great Benefits of Dancing
No calories, no fat, no sugar!
Burns 100-400 calories per hour
Increases energy
Lowers blood pressure
Increases lung capacity & respiratory function
Increases circulation
Can slow degenerative changes in skeletal structure (such as osteoporosis)
Strengthens our weight bearing bones
Increases flexibility and functioning of joints
Increases muscle tone
Sharpens coordination, balance & reaction time
Improves posture
Improves internal organ functions because of improved posture
Improves mental health and attitude
Reduces stress and depression
Improves sleep & increases vigor
Helps overcome social awkwardness
Improves self-esteem and confidence
Helps meeting new people easier
Fun social activity men and women can enjoy together.
Source is from http://www.rjdance.com/pg-health.htm#notes
