There are so many reasons why dancing is good for you that it’s hard to know where to start. It is a lot of fun and good for both the body and the mind. In addition to being a good form of exercise and having a really positive impact on our health, a recent study showed that it also makes us smarter (something to do with remembering dance steps, thus exercising the brain).
So why is it good for you to dance? Here are the top 10 reasons:
1) Great way to exercise and stay in shape.
Dancing is a great way to stay in shape. If you don’t like the gym, dancing can put the fun back in exercise.
2) Burn calories and lose weight
Dancing is all about moving your body, and moving your body is a great way to burn calories. How many you will burn depends on how vigorously you dance. In a one hour session you can burn 250 to 400 calories. Yes, losing weight can be fun and enjoyable.
3) improved health
Dance can effectively promote good health by improving cardiovascular fitness, strengthening muscles, increasing circulation, lowering blood pressure, reducing the risk of coronary heart disease, reducing stress, and many other positive benefits.
4) Greater coordination
Ideal for improving control over your body, timing and coordination skills. You will learn to move with grace and poise.
5) Good for bones and joints.
Dancing is a weight-bearing activity, which means it’s great for your bones. Weight-bearing exercises have been shown to increase bone density and help reduce the risk of osteoporosis.
6) build trust
Dance builds confidence by giving you a sense of success and achievement when you master it.
7) Great way to meet new people.
Dancing provides a natural icebreaker and is a great way to meet new people and make new friends.
8) lift your mood
Any exercise can lift your spirits by raising endorphins or so-called feel-good chemicals. This can lighten your mood and reduce your risk of depression.
9) good for your mind
Dancing will keep your mind active. It will improve circulation to the brain and help stimulate memory by remembering all the steps. Great brain exercise.
10) Better general well-being
Dance has an outstanding positive effect on both physical and psychological well-being.
There you have it: 10 reasons why you should dance. There are, of course, many more benefits of dancing, but we have to stop somewhere.
