The end of this month is just a breath away. Which means beach season is getting really near! The traditional first slip into our swimsuits for revelry at the beach and pool parties is about to happen. The big question is: will you fit into your swimsuit?
You know how much endless holidays have knocked on your door to enjoy comfort (ahem, and fatty) foods. But don’t worry, you still have enough time to get in shape and wear your beach body on. And there’s no better way to lose those tune-up physically and lose those extra weights than dancing. SHAKE, SWING AND DANCE AWAY THOSE BELLY FATS!
We’ve all done those health club routine, diet fads, and gym memberships that just doesn’t work. Worse, not even fun! Working out is just not for everyone. Morning hill runs or jogging sounds okay, if only you don’t have to get up so early in the morning with sleepy eyes and brain craving for more sleep. So, we have a better suggestion, try dancing! It’s fun, and great cardio and weight loss activity that will so help you to drop a few lbs.
When we talk about dancing as your ticket to weight loss, it can be in the form of ballroom dancing; salsa, rumba, foxtrot, waltz, cha-cha-cha, or Zumba. It is proved that during a 30-minute dance lesson, you can burn between 200-400 calories – which can help you lose between ½-1 pound a week.
Fitness experts say that dancing consistently for as little as 30 minutes could help you burn
anywhere between 200 to 500 calories. Also, social dancing as a form of exercise results in
lowered blood pressure, slower heart rate and enhanced cholesterol levels. There is a typical
side-to-side motion involved in most ballroom dances (Jive, Mambo, Cha-Cha-Cha etc.) that helps in strengthening bones too!
Because dancing can be done without any props or equipment, it is a great maintenance exercise that will help you keep a toned body and stay healthy.
A study in the Journal of Physiological Anthropology observed that an exercise program of aerobic dance training is just as good for inducing weight loss and developing aerobic conditioning as cycling and jogging. Dancing helps you build stamina, tone your muscles and improve your flexibility. Whether it’s line dances or up-tempo fun in salsa, dance is exercise – but without the pressures of a gym.
Dancing and stretching make a great combination as well. Specialists from webmd.com also endorse dance as part of a weight-loss regimen.
Whether you’re ready or not, the crazy, crazy, days of summer is rapidly approaching and is ready to take over our vacation! Be the best you for summer, and those summer-fun trips to sand, sun, and shore.
Call us or drop into Dallas Maple Center now to learn about our special offers, our group and private classes in ballroom, Latin dancing, and Zumba. We can help you be a trim, slim, confident you when this summer season beckons in a fun, fun way!