Benefits of Dancing........
At the Sandhills Fred Astaire Dance Studio:
From Fox Trot to disco, dancing is good for the body and brain; says Liz Neporent, an emeritus board member of the American Council on Exercise. She recently wrote an article that states that:
Dance is such a fun, absorbing way to burn off calories. You'll burn between 200 and 350 calories an hour depending on whether you're into the foxtrot or disco. A regular turn around the dance floor can do more than help you drop a few dress or pant sizes.
According to DeSimone, dancing is a good cardio activity as many traditional workouts. In fact, a 2006 Italian study of 110 cardiac patients found the elegant, stately waltz to be just as effective as cycling or treadmill training for increasing endurance.
The dancers in the study also reported slightly greater improvement in sleep, mood and the ability to do hobbies, chores and have sex compared to non-dancing exercisers. Other investigations have demonstrated dance's ability to deliver a whole array of other health benefits, including improved strength, bone health, flexibility, posture, coordination and balance.
It's
Fun and Enjoyable!
The first
thing you'll find out is how fun
dancing is! Dancing is a great
way to add an exciting and fun
hobby into your life.
Exercise and Lose Weight
When you
dance, your cardiovascular
system improves, your muscle
tone increases, and you burn
calories. This low-impact
aerobic activity also increases
flexibility, strength, and
balance. Olympic athletes often
dance as part of their training
to sharpen their control,
agility, and speed. Dancing is
great exercise in a pleasant,
fun atmosphere.
Make New Friends
Dancing lessons are an
easy, low-pressure way
to meet people. Fred
Astaire Dance Studios
provide weekly practice
dance parties, regional
and national
competitions, as well as
fun trips to many
different locations. Our
lessons are the perfect
place to rediscover
romance – dancing your
way to love!
Relaxation
In today's
fast-paced
world, we
sometimes forget
to take a moment
for ourselves.
Dancing provides
a temporary
escape from your
normal daily
activities, a
chance to relax,
relieve stress,
and concentrate
on yourself.