Dance is a Sport and Fun Way to Fitness!

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Dance and fitness go hand in hand. Dance is a Sport and works your whole body because you are moving every inch... If you really want to shed a few pounds and get in shape, then get a bit more adventurous. How about fitness by folk dancing or a hot new body-rocking video, instead of stopping off at a local pub? (Not to mention how much money you can save for your new clothes!)

This article from "Right Health" gives you some ideas about what medical professionals are saying about dance in the context of exercise and health guidlines:

"Exercise is any form of physical activity that helps to promote overall health. Most movement of the body is considered beneficial, as long as it is done in moderation and at the skill level of the person. There are many ways for people to exercise including, gardening, walking, sports activities, and dancing. Patients beginning an exercise program should choose activities that fit their levels of strength and endurance. Exercise that causes extreme pain or discomfort is considered by many experts as unhealthy, and may even cause permanent damage to the body."

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Dance is Sport and exercising on a regular basis may decrease the risk of developing many illnesses, such as heart disease.

"Based on expert opinion, most regular exercise plans adjusted for the abilities and goals of the patient are about equally beneficial. The American Academy of Family Physicians recommends that patients choose exercise programs they will do consistently. They also recommend lower impact forms of exercise, such as walking or swimming for pregnant patients and patients unable to handle more intense forms of exercise.

American College of Sports Medicine: For cardio-respiratory fitness and body composition: 20 to 60 minutes of continuous or intermittent (bouts of at least 10 minutes) aerobic activity at 55 to 90% maximum heart rate, or at 40 to 85% maximum oxygen uptake, 3 to 5 days per week. For muscular strength and endurance, body composition and flexibility: One set of 8 to 10 exercises, with 8 to 12 repetitions of each exercise, 2 to 3 days per week."

Dance is a Sport and as with any form of exercise, check with your Doctor or Health Care Practitioner to know what is right for you.

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