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how is dancing healthy?
^boring question sorry. but i was wondering... i know dancing is healthy but how? i mean what does dancing help in? ok wait this is confusing i'll make it simpler. what are the advantages of dancing?
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There are many advantages. I've been dancing for years, and many styles.
If you are doing a dance that raises your pulse and is a high impact activity like urban or zumba it's great for your heart as it's a cardio workout and is a great way to lose weight which is an advantage. For me running is so boring, whereas dancing is excerise in disguise. It's great for helping the blood circulation around your body and can also help your body rhytmically engage therefore improving your timing and musicality and performance qualites.
I love ballet and there are so many advantages. Did you know we have toe knuckles? Like we have knuckles on our hands, we have them on our feet too - but the majority of people can't see them because they haven't strengthend your bones. Ballet allows you to strengthen all your joints and allow you become flexible which is an advantage because it keeps your body tone and joints supple which means as your get older you will have less issues when it comes to maybe pain or discomfort in hips and knees - HOWEVER, if you decided to go on pointe then that could have have a disadvantage because it could cause you pain and injuries in the future, but it depends on how you train and take care of yourself.
People think that ballet doesn't let you lose weight but trust me you have to engange with your core,back and all your muscles and you will be sweating in five minutes. Just generally dancing will allow you to be more energetic and will keep your heart healthy.
Lastly dancing is fantastic for your posture. It allows you to keep your core strong and not slouch. It will streghten your spine which is important as we lose the suppleness in our back as we get older.
Also it's a great way to learn, make friends and find a hobby you are great at. Ask me if you have any other questions xx
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I'm no dancer, but the benefits that occur to me would be, depending on the vigor and form of the dance: improved cardiovascular health (heart, lungs, circulation), increased muscle tone and strength, elevated mood (endorphins), and greater flexibility. I suppose another benefit would be increased balance and grace, since dance would teach your body how it moves in its environment. The improvements in your physical condition will help you to feel more energetic throughout your day.
Naturally, a more energetic and challenging dance form will give more benefits, providing you take care not to overdo it and injure yourself.
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