Dance Workout
Posted on Dec 2nd 2009 11:27AM by Kimberly Dawn NeumannFiled Under: Fitness, All Workouts
If you're looking to switch up your fitness routine while toning your entire body, dancing may be just the workout for you. One of the best ways to burn off excess body fat is by taking a regular turn around the dance floor. Just ask Emmet Smith, winner of ABC's smash hit, 'Dancing with the Stars', who gracefully danced his way to a sixteen pound weight loss. Dancing works all of the body parts that could use some firming (think legs, butt and abs), so crank up the music, hit your favorite club or try a dance workout DVD and dance your way to a trimmer waistline.
Checklist
- Cost: DVD's range from $10 to $15, classes range from $15 to $80, depending on the type of dance.
- Time Commitment: Three to five times a week, 30 to 45 minute sessions recommended.
- Location Limitations: All you need is some open space.
- Special Equipment Required: Nothing but a comfortable pair of shoes.
- Potential Pitfalls: N/A.
- Boredom Rating: You can switch your routine from the fox trot to the salsa to keep boredom to a minimum.
- Potential Injury Risk: Low
- Level of Fitness Required: Great for all fitness levels.
- Calories Burned (based on a 150 pound woman exercising at a moderate intensity for 30 minutes): Depending on the type and intensity of dancing, calorie burn can range from 100 to 175.
- Body Parts Worked: Legs, abs, glutes.
- False Myths: You need to have the moves of a professional to get the body of a dancer.
