Dance Movements as Part of Your Fitness Regimen

The interest in alternative fitness methods have taken some very interesting turns. One of the best ways in which people can enjoy movement is dancing. Dancing is an art form that can improve your mood. It can bring people together as well as increase your heart rate and promote weight loss. And for the most part, there is no wrong way to move. The only difference is the type of dancing you want to enjoy.

Modern dance has introduced freedom to all movement with no particular style or form. So this is one form that even the most uncoordinated person can do. Many other types of dance that will also get you going or in the mood can be any type of line dancing including country line dance; tap or step dancing; or other ethnic dancing. The movement involves the whole body and muscle groups and it can be quite contagious. It can make even those wall flowers want to get up and do something (even later or behind closed doors).

There is a popular form of dance exercise that uses some coordinated movements that provide the cardio and calisthenics aspects of an exercise program. This is Zumba. Everyone is welcome to Zumba classes and the movements aren’t that difficult so those who are coordination challenged can get a good workout from it.

Another artistic dance form is that of pole fitness. Some people associate it with pole dancing that exotic dancers perform. This form of fitness isn’t necessarily bringing a sexual element to the routines but using the pole as a piece of equipment helps build up arm and leg strength. It also allows for the creativity and expressionism of the individual performer to shine.

Dance programs like Dancing with the Stars have brought back the popularity of ball room dancing. Many of the dance routines do look easy but can be just as much of a work out as doing the circuit in your local gym and you get to do it with someone you will want to do it with you.
 
If you prefer to dance in private, many of your video entertainment systems have regular dance exercising as well as dance routine programs that you can dance to as part of your fitness program. Or you can just turn on your radio or mp3 player and move.