3 dancing improves your physical health from weight

3. DANCING IMPROVES YOUR PHYSICAL HEALTH
• From weight loss, to increased flexibility, stronger bones and building muscle tone, dancing is a total
body workout.
• Dancing can be a way to stay fit for people of all ages, shapes and sizes.
It has a wide range of physical and mental benefits including:
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Improved condition of your heart and lungs
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Increased muscular strength, endurance and motor fitness
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Increased aerobic fitness
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Improved muscle tone and strength
5.
Weight management
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Stronger bones and reduced risk of osteoporosis
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Better coordination, agility and flexibility
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Improved balance and spatial awareness

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Increased physical confidence
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Improved mental functioning
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Improved general and psychological well being
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Greater self-confidence and self-esteem
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Better social skills.
And nothing makes you feel less stressed than when you know you’re doing great things for your
physical and mental health.
It’s well know today that stress is a silent killer and causes things from inflammation in the
heart to psychological distress. But you can avoid these terrible effects by taking simple measures like,
well, dancing! So, take a lesson from the Footloose gang and when in doubt, dance it out!
What’s More
Activity 1.
1.
Watch a video and follow steps of one simple trending dance routine (online or in any available media).
2.
Answer the following:
a. How do you feel after dancing for 3-5 minutes?
b. Did the dance routine you have followed made you feel better? Why or Why not?
Activity 2.
1. What is the importance of dancing when it comes to relieving stress?
2. Is it really possible to incorporate any kind of dance into exercise dance?
What I Have Learned
CHECKING YOUR UNDERSTANDING
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Do you like dancing?
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Is dancing enjoyable?
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Do you find dancing tiring?
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Does dancing help you feel good?
5.
Are you into Dance Craze?
What I Can Do
Reflection