Exercising is essential for good health, as well as improving mood and self-esteem. What many people struggle with is finding a type of exercise that they enjoy and is enjoyable to do. As an alternative for those who don't like sports and competitions much, dancing can be a great way to exercise the body and have fun! See below 7 reasons why you want to dance:
Weight loss
For those who are worried about the extra pounds or want to define their body better, dancing is a great option for physical exercise. Depending on the style of dance you practice, you can burn up to 700 calories per hour!
Less stress and less anxiety
The two biggest ailments that people in big cities suffer can be lessened by dancing. As dancing reduces tension and relaxes the muscles, it also reduces stress. In addition, as you need to work on concentration to dance, it also helps to reduce anxiety.
Self esteem
As you see the change in your body, your self-esteem will improve. Learning new moves makes you discover your body better and gain more confidence and confidence in yourself.
Benefits for the circulatory system
Some dance modalities accelerate the heart rate and thus are good for the heart, as well as good for the circulatory system. Some dances also work your breath and are also good for the respiratory system.
against depression
Moving the body helps to release some hormones that affect well-being and, with that, fight depression. We must also take into account that dance is a form of expression, so it is one of the ways to express what you are feeling and also positively affect your emotions.
No prejudice
There are dance modalities for all tastes and ages. From slow dances, to the most agitated, there is no discrimination to practice the activity. Everyone can enjoy and find the rhythm that best suits their body.
Social life
Dancing is a great way to meet people with common interests and make new friends. Group practice helps to interact with others and let go without fear of meeting new people.
Written by Ricardo Sturk of the Eu Sem Fronteiras Team
