Dancing Best Form of Exercise?

The higher intensity form of dance – such as a hip-hop workout – the more calories that will be burned. While a lower intensity form of dance – like the waltz – will still burn some calories, but just not as many.

  • Prepare your body. What you do before your workout can be just as important as the workout itself – this means taking the time to properly warm your body up with dynamic stretchings such as arm circles, deep plies, and active lunging. Avoid holding static stretches when your body is still cold.  
  • Be sure to hydrate:  Proper hydration before a workout is key. However, I do advise you to be mindful of how much you’re drinking during the workout as too much can sometimes cause discomfort as you’re moving.
  • Have fun and let loose: Dance is a joyful art form and a dance workout should bring you that same joy. Don’t worry about what you look like or if you’re not hitting every beat; just give it your all and you’ll be left with a good sweat and in a better mood. 


From building stamina and enhancing muscle tone to aiding cardiovascular health and mood-enhancing effects – dance workouts really cover it all. Plus, dancing and music hit directly on the primal reward centers of the brain: cognitively it doesn’t get much better than this stress-busting exercise that doubles as athletic conditioning.

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