Do you ever hum a familiar tune and head-bop to the beat? When driving your car with the radio on, do you find yourself skanking in your seat? There are good reasons lessons are so important for kids, but few people realise how important it is to keep dancing as an adult. You can dance your way to health and happiness.
The Mental Effects of Dancing
Dancing also affects how you feel. Dancing is a popular form of exercise. Exercise releases endorphins in the brain. These endorphins make you feel happy. It is no surprise that movement has been proven to help combat depression and relieve stress. Dancing also helps exercise your brain when you learn new moves or styles, such as salsa or just raving out to some old school Linkin Park.
The Physical Effects of Dancing
Music is a driving force in most forms of exercise. Music with a good beat and a moderate to fast tempo is ideal for increasing the speed of moves or repetitions in various types of exercise. You walk to the beat, jog, or even spin to the beat. The same is true when you dance. You dance to the beat of the music, and you dance faster or slower, depending on the tempo. When you want to warm up, start with moderately paced music. Then choose faster-paced music to get your heart rate up, then slow the music down again for a cool down and bring your heart rate back to normal. These functions have an incredible number of health benefits.
Dance Anywhere and Everywhere
You don’t need any particular place, equipment, or clothing to dance. You don’t have to include music to dance to the beat in your head. You can dance while getting dressed in the morning, cleaning your home, doing your washing, driving, or even food shopping if you don’t mind people staring at you.
Take at least 10-15 minutes a day to let loose. It is fun, and it will make you happier and healthier. It can serve as your daily workout without going to the gym. If you want to learn a specific style of dance, you can learn by taking classes or by watching videos on the Internet… and you can start today!
Disclosure: The information provided is for educational purposes only, based on personal experience, and should not be considered expert advice. Always seek guidance from qualified professionals regarding these topics.