Dancing is Fun AND Healthy
Go ahead – dance like nobody’s watching – you’d be surprised at how good it really is for you! There have been a numerous amount of studies showing that just freely moving your body can help you lose weight, reduce stress, are more!
There is so much of your life that can be benefited from dancing. For example, dancing can boost your memory and help you age gracefully in the long term. As everyone gets older, the part of the brain that controls memory, the hippocampus, naturally shrinks. This usually happens during late adulthood and can lead to impaired memory and dementia.
Taking a dance class regularly can reverse volume loss in the hippocampus, ultimately helping you keep a sharp memory for longer than average.
Two different studies have found that dancing can keep your mind sharp and your heart healthy. The first study found that moderate-intensity dancing was associated with a lower risk of dying from heart disease.
If you are at risk for cardiovascular disease, people who took up any type of dance improved their breathing, heart health, and overall quality of life! It’s definitely something to consider. Compared to walking or biking, dance has a greater impact on benefiting overall health.
It is thought that heart-health benefits of dance are likely due to its interval-training-like bouts of high-intensity movement and it being a stress-relieving hobby you can do for life.
The second study found that learning the steps of a country dance can stimulate a key area of the brain and slow down natural brain aging. Grab your partner and spin ’em round!
Also, studies have proven that people diagnosed with depression who participate in some type of upbeat dance group can really have a positive effect on mental health. Patients who are a part of a dance group showed the most vitality, and the fewest symptoms of depression.
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If you’re looking to be part of a group or make more friends, a dance class is the perfect place to do both! Having positive relationships in your life leads to reduced stress, a strong immune system, and can increase happiness drastically. Taking a dance class can help increase your energy as well.
Going to a dance class just once a week can improve physical performance and increase energy levels in adults.
Overall, dancing can help improve your general health, stress level and quality of life! It’s a fun activity that gets you moving, and it’s even better when you have your best friends by your side with you. So what are you waiting for? Grab your friends and your dancing shoes and head over to join a local dance class – you won’t regret it!
