Dancing is one of the best full-body workouts you can do. Its’s fun, effective and scientifically proven to benefit your physical and mental health.
Why dancing is a great workout
- Cardiovascular fitness: Dancing raises your heart rate, improves circulation and increases lung capacity just like running or swimming.
- Full-body strength and toning: It engages multiple muscle groups like legs, core, arms, glutes and back.
- High calorie burn: Depending on intensity (a) Light dancing approx 200-300 calories/hour. (b) vigorous styles Zumba , hip hop approx 400-600 calories/hour.
- Brain boost and coordination: Dancing improves balance and coordination, memory and focus, neuroplasticity.
- Mood and stress: Release endorphins, reduce cortisol, can fight anxiety, depression and low self-esteem.
Group dancing also provides social connection, which boosts mental well being.
Dancing is exercise, therapy and joy rolled into one. Whether you do it in your room, at a class or at a party- your body and brain will thank you.