8 Fabulous Reasons to
SHAKE YOUR BOOTY!
As you may know, the new season of Dancing with the Stars premiered last month. What a fabulous new cast they've brought together this season! I love that the show represents such a wide range of age groups, shapes and sizes, from Cloris Leachman to Brooke Burke, and Susan Lucci to Kim Kardashian. My daughter Perrie and I have such a blast rooting on the contestants as they work out new routines and strut their stuff, and we're always on the edge of our seats waiting to see who will stay and who will go.
Of course, relaxing on the couch with friends and family to watch a favorite TV show can provide a much-needed "time out" after a hectic day. But why not take what you see on the small screen and try it out for yourself?! Dancing - ballroom, salsa, line, or even bellydancing - can transform your fitness routine into a heart-pumping, booty-shaking party! You'll kick your calorie-burning engines into gear while shaping and toning your legs, abs, hips and arms.
If you're feeling a hint of dance fever, get into the groove with one my dance fitness DVD's. The cha-cha, meringue, and salsa routines on my Latin Rhythm Workout will put the "spice" back into your routine. And for an aerobic workout that burns fat, tones the entire body, limbers you up and teaches you new rejuvenating and sensual ways to move, check out Flex Appeal: A Belly Dance Workout.
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8 REASONS TO PUT ON YOUR DANCING SHOES NOW:
1. Time in Bottle - There's no doubt about it: When it comes to feeling vital and young, nothing creates that sensation like dancing. It benefits the heart, cardiovascular system and increases lung capacity. Did you know that the muscle exertion and breathing rates of dancers performing in one dance competition is equivalent to those of cyclists, swimmers and Olympic-level 800-meter runners?
2. Calorie Blaster - Dancing increases circulation, helping us burn those calories away while improving stamina. A dance workout burns anywhere from 5 to 10 calories per minute, depending on speed and intensity. Naturally, the faster moves performed during a swing or mambo burn more calories than doing a slow waltz. For example, a 150-pound dancer burns approximately 400 calories doing one hour of Latin or Mambo, while an hour of Waltz burns about 215.
3. Strong Bones & Lubricated Joints - Dance aids in the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis, which is a major concern for women, especially during post-menopause because of the significant drop in estrogen that occurs at this stage. This drop in estrogen prevents calcium from being absorbed into our bones. Dance movements also keep joints lubricated, which helps ward off arthritis.
4. Better Blood - New research has taught us the difference between "good" and "bad" cholesterol levels when determining our health. Dancing aids in lipid control, which raises our HDL (good cholesterol), and lowers our LDL (bad cholesterol). It's also effective for diabetics because of its positive effect on blood sugar levels.
5. Sharpens The Mind - Dance improves our memory by making us recall steps, routines and dance patterns making it good exercise not only for our bodies, but also for our brains.
6. It's All About Balance - Balancing yourself in one position may be easy, but balancing in various positions back-to-back can be a real challenge. Mastering our balance strengthens our stabilizer muscles, while protecting our core and keeping us less prone to injury in our daily lives.
7. Sparks Social Life - Dancing can do wonders for your social life: It gives us the opportunity to make new friends or heat things up with an old flame - like your spouse! Nothing offers more laughs with a group of friends, or spices things up with a loved one, like taking a salsa or ballroom dancing class together.
8. Naturally Fights Depression - Dance elevates our mood by raising our endorphin levels. This helps us manage stress and our moods, improving the harmony between our mind and body, and giving us a sense of well-being.
Don't let career, stress, motherhood or even menopause take the passion our of your life. Reconnect with your body through dance and love the way you look, feel sexy and confident, and let your inner passion shine like a star!
