| You don't have to be a professional dancer to get all | | | | focus on learning actual performance routines. |
| of the great benefits from getting your groove on. | | | | Ballroom dancing has become more and more popular, |
| Realizing this, many people have migrated to dancing | | | | but jazz, hip hop, and swing dance are also great for |
| for fitness. From group classes to quality DVDs to | | | | burning calories. Just remember, these courses focus |
| simply blasting the radio in the living room, dancing has | | | | more on choreography than on getting in shape. They |
| proven itself a great way to burn calories while having | | | | are still great for your health, but you won't burn as |
| a good time and lots of fun. | | | | many calories in an instructional class. |
| Many health clubs have started offering fitness dance | | | | For those people who don't want to show off their |
| classes to their members. Group classes are great for | | | | dancing skills in a group, there are countless DVD |
| beginners who want to learn the moves and make | | | | programs that provide instruction, music, and motivation |
| new friends. One of the most popular of these is | | | | right in your own home. Just like group classes, there |
| Zumba. Zumba combines upbeat Latin music with | | | | are two big styles of dance videos. First, there are the |
| moves that are easy enough for almost anyone to | | | | fitness DVDs that incorporate dance as another way |
| learn. Plus, the Zumba routine incorporates fast-paced | | | | to burn calories. Then, there are dedicated dance |
| intervals that can help torch calories and fat. When | | | | DVD's that teach you a formal routine. Either way, |
| done right, this dance session can burn more than 500 | | | | you're sure to enjoy some fun cardio exercises with |
| calories in an hour. | | | | these products. |
| Another popular group class for dance fitness is the | | | | In addition to getting your heart rate up, dancing also |
| LesMills Body Jam program. This routine focuses on | | | | improves coordination, balance, and flexibility. This |
| hip hop music and teaches each choreographed | | | | makes it a great, comprehensive and complete |
| routine for three months. This means participants can | | | | workout for people of all ages. You can dance with |
| master a routine over time without worrying about | | | | your family, friends, your kids, or by yourself. Plus, there |
| new steps each week. The classes last about an hour, | | | | are many different varieties of dance styles to choose |
| and include heart-pumping, fast-paced segments as | | | | from. From hip hop to belly dancing to even new pole |
| well as slower beats to let you catch your breath. This | | | | dancing fitness routines, there is sure to be one that will |
| makes it a great option for dancers of all abilities. | | | | suit your interests and abilities. |
| Of course, there are also traditional dance classes that | | | | |