They say there are shortcuts to happiness and ‘dancing’ is one of them. If you are a dance-lover, you will surely relate to this, as you would have experienced the kind of joy that dancing can bring about. Most of the dancers claim that when they dance they tend to forget all their worries and just relish the present moment, focusing solely on the joy of movement.
Dancing is no longer only restricted to professional dancers but almost anybody and everybody can dance. Due to this, dancing has made its way into the fitness industry and more and more people these days are reaping the benefits of it. Though dance workouts were part of the fitness industry in the western countries for ages, it has gained more popularity in India in the recent years.
Are you someone who loathe going to the gym to work out and do not prefer running or jogging outdoors either? Then dancing is something you might want to consider as it makes for a great workout. The beauty of dance workouts is that you won’t even feel like you are working out. It feels more like a fun party.
Yes, getting fit does not have to be a mundane chore as perceived often. You can make it fun in your own ways by figuring out what works the best for you. When it comes to dancing initially, you might feel like it is not meant for you as you are not a trained dancer but you need to attend a dance workout session to know that once you start there may be no stopping you. Yes, a lot of people who enroll into dance fitness sessions have doubted their abilities in the beginning and have ended up falling in love with it. It has become an important part of their fitness routine and more than that, it has turned out to be their ‘Happy Hour’ where they leave aside all their inhibitions and dance their hearts out.
There are variety of dance-based workouts including Zumba Fitness, Bolly Beats, Folk Fitness, Salsa, Hip Hop dance, Free-style dancing and Aerobic dance among others. Each one has its own benefits and fun elements. You can choose to enroll in any of these dance-workout sessions and it is sure to make you feel good and help you remain fit. The best outcome of regular dancing is it increases your stamina, which in turn will build your strength for more strenuous form of activities. It also makes your body extremely flexible even without your knowledge.
Tonnes of people around the globe are finding out each day that dancing is one of the best forms of fitness. It offers upbeat and inventive exercise that promotes a more healthy and active lifestyle. Sociable, energising and life-affirming, dance has a whole host of body benefits, from aiding joint flexibility to enhancing your mental well-being. Dancing has proven to improve the condition of your heart and lungs. It increases muscular strength, endurance and motor fitness. It improves your body balance and spatial awareness. It also helps in greater self-confidence and self-esteem along with better social skills.
Being a certified Zumba instructor myself, I have seen how my clients thoroughly enjoy these sessions and how it has helped them transform their lives for the better. Most of them had never danced prior to trying out a Zumba session but they surprise themselves when they realise how well they can move to the beats and find it enjoyable and effective at the same time.
Be it the rhythm of your favourite tracks or the heart-pumping workout that gets you off your couch or perhaps the challenge of mastering the more complicated moves that brings you so much joy; regardless of your reasons, you cannot deny the fact that the physical, mental and emotional health benefits of dancing are endless.
With all these multitude of benefits, it is apt to infer that ‘Life is better when you dance’. Do not hesitate to shake it until you make it. Keep moving and grooving for a happier, and healthier you.