You Should Be Dancing . . . Yeah! July 13, 2017
Posted by nrhatch in Exercise & Fitness, Happiness, Health & Wellness.comments closed
Dancing is the best thing you can do for your body . . . and your mind.
Dancing burns more calories than other forms of exercise because you are moving in different directions, stopping and starting, and using muscles in your arms, hands, hips, legs, thighs, and core:
If running is like driving on a freeway, dancing is more like motoring through a busy city. All of that starting, stopping and changing directions burns a ton of fuel even though you’re not covering a lot of ground.
Dancing is great for brain health, strengthening the white matter that keeps us “sharp.”
And it’s a BIG mood booster and stress reducer:
Like other forms of cardio exercise, dancing also seems to have mood and mind benefits. A 2007 study found that hip hop dancing improved energy, buoyed mood and lowered stress in ways similar to aerobic exercise.
To read more: Why Dancing Is The Best Thing You Can Do For Your Body
Best of all ~> it’s FUN to groove to your favorite tunes!
Aah . . . that’s better!
Related: The TIME Guide To Exercise ~ with links to 68 articles on the benefits of exercise.
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