Cardio Fitness the FUN Way—-Dancing!
ROCKLAND
(Dec 20):

Nearly everyone likes to dance but not everyone likes cardio exercise. Now you can dance and get a great cardio fitness workout too – whatever your age.
As we all know heart pumping aerobic exercise is an essential part of any anti aging health strategy. But – for many of us – “workout boredom” can get in the way. Most of us set goals for the new year to get into shape, but twice weekly visits to the gym to pound the treadmill or the exercise machines soon lose their attraction. And one thing you really need when you are trying to tone up and lose weight is motivation. So why not step out to a really fun dance studio?
Dance fitness, also known as “beat-based” fitness, is becoming a hot favorite among celebrities. Some of the most popular dance fitness forms:
• Ballroom dancing – fuelled by recent reality TV programs which put well known names through their dance paces – is experiencing a renaissance in the UK and Europe. Bring a sense of grace and elegance to your life, as well as a heart pumping workout. Posture is enhanced as well as balance and flexibility. No doubt about it this is strenuous exercise – but at its most graceful and fluid.
• Line dancing is considered low impact but it definitely has the ability to get your heart rate up. Forget the old country and western image – line dancing has expanded its horizons. The music can be soulful, swing, Latin, jazz, urban nightclub, and even the waltz and foxtrot can be done in a line – no partner needed, and we have Two-Step group classes starting in January!
• You LOVE those Latin dances and what could be a more exciting cardio workout? The Salsa, Rumba and Mambo are FUN to learn and you will use them MANY times on the dance floor at all your events!
• Swing, both East and West Coast Swing, continues to be a favorite of many of our students.
All forms of dance fitness share the bonus of combining fun with a great cardio workout. Many of them are also great forms of core exercise – developing strength in those core muscles which are so essential for fighting abdominal flab in our forties and beyond. There’s also the promise of reduced blood pressure, a new body, stronger bones and a great laugh with new friends.
As a Japanese proverb puts it: “We’re fools whether we dance or not, so we might as well dance.” Just “boogie on down,” to Swing and Sway Dancing, 143 Maverick Street in Rockland and improve your general health, find flexibility you never thought achievable, tone muscle and have the time of your life.
Give us a call at 207-594-0940 or check us out on the web. See you on the dance floor!