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Benefits of Aerobic
Dance
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In
this competitive
world, many people
find it hard to
dedicate time for
physical activities
like exercises,
although one of
their first
priorities is to
stay in perfect
shape. Here comes
the easy method of
maintaining a
perfect figure -
dance aerobics. As
the name suggests,
dance aerobics is an
exercise that
combines the
rhythmic steps of
aerobics with
graceful dance
movements. It can be
broadly divided into
four types -
high-impact
exercises,
low-impact
exercises, step
aerobics and water
aerobics.
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High impact exercises involve intense jumping actions that are synchronized with the rhythmic beats of the music being played.
Low impact
exercises, the
second type of dance
aerobics, involves
less jumping action,
but more of
footwork, which are
coordinated with the
rhythm of the music
being played. Step
aerobics is
performed in a
raised platform,
while water aerobics
is done in
waist-deep water.
Typically, a dance
aerobic exercise is
performed for about
20-30 minutes. The
steps are performed
in a rhythmic way,
with 4 or 8 counts.
Dance aerobics is a
fun activity that
helps in
strengthening your
body, and gives you
energy to carry out
your day-to-day
activities
effectively and
efficiently. Learn
all about the
benefits of dance
aerobics in the
following lines.
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Benefits Of Aerobic
Dance
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- Dance aerobic
workout strengthens the body including the weight bearing bones and
cardiovascular muscles.
- It helps your lose
weight as well as builds your body muscles. It is also suitable for
those who want to tone their muscles.
- It is one of the
easiest aerobic exercises, which can be enjoyed by people of all
age groups, both men and women. However, elderly people should
perform the exercise either for short duration or with
precautions. It is not recommended for very small children and
pregnant women.
- The exercise
increases blood circulation and lowers blood sugar and
cholesterol levels.
- Aerobic dance
workout increases the circulation of oxygen to heart, lungs and
blood vessels for smooth functioning of the body.
- The workout
enhances the efficiency of heart and lungs.
- It is a great
stress buster. It is an interesting activity that deviates you
from the drudgery of everyday life.
- It is an
effective remedy for depression, anxiety and tension. Thus, it
is helpful for the rejuvenation of the mind.
- It gives you the
freedom to personalize your dance steps. You can choose a music
and the dance steps of your choice, say, jazz, disco, hip hop.
- Dance aerobics
is a good workout to boost up your immune system.
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Tips |
- Perform warm-up
exercises 10-15 minutes before doing dance aerobics. This may
include stretching or flexibility exercises, followed by jumping
jacks or jogging.
- Always wear
perfect fitting clothes, while doing dance aerobics.
Loose-fitting clothes are not good for the exercise, because
they restrict the free movement of arms and feet. The preferred
attire for dance aerobics is shorts with a jersey.
- Bring in
variations to the dance steps and make the exercise even more
personalized. Check out the steps in the exercises shown in
television or consult a trainer to know more about innovative
dance steps.
- Do not forget to
cool down after performing the exercise. Do stretching exercises
for about 10 minutes after the workout.
- Drink water (not
ice-cold) few minutes after the workout.
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