Exercise doesn't have to feel like work. So get you ready to march to the beat of your own drummer. We're talking about incorporating dance into your fitness regimen. The rhythm is gonna get you with these fun-filled workouts. {relatedarticles}Dancing not only builds and tones muscles, but it also improves cardiovascular health. It easily burns as many calories as walking, except it's far more entertaining. Just 30 minutes of moving and grooving can burn as many as 400 calories. Dancing can also strengthen bones, which not only prevents injury, but also wards off debilitating diseases such as osteoporosis. What makes a dancing routine so appealing is that there is something for everybody. Among the different types of dancing are square dancing, line dancing, folk dancing, ballroom dancing, belly dancing, salsa, flamenco, jazz, tap and modern.
You'll surely find a class that is suitable to your skill level, whether you're a beginner or an expert. One of the most popular dance classes taking gyms by storm is Zumba, a high-energy aerobic workout that is done to Latin beats. {relatedarticles}Following a combination of fast and slow rhythms, participants do interval training and dance steps. It's taught at more than 40,000 locations around the world. A one-hour class burns up to 500 calories and is appropriate for all ages and skill levels. If you want to shake your groove thang, there are plenty of classes available. Check with local dance studios, gyms, the YMCA or even community school to see what is being offered. If you prefer to go solo, you can always turn on the radio and dance around or pick up a DVD. Get out there and shake a leg!