Dance is a gift to humanity. Those familiar with the groove know the thrill of that rhythm brings to the heart beyond the physical movement of the body to music. That being said, dances such as Zumba are synonymous with fun because they spread good vibes. These high energy, versatile, dancer-friendly routines are amazing because they target lots of different muscle groups at once for total body toning. They boost your heart health and increase your overall energy. You not only get aerobic benefits; you also enjoy anaerobic benefits as well– the kind that helps you maintain a good cardiovascular respiratory system, and help you relax and reduce stress all at once.
As opposed to traditional fitness programs, Zumba dance is not daunting to most people and can be done socially. The dance is unifying and brings together people of all ages, backgrounds, and cultures too. In fact, it is quite addictive; The more you indulge in your dancercise routine, the more likely you are to stick with it. You may feel sore in places you never knew existed, and you’ll be smiling from start to finish. Above all, turning your attention to dance, and away from the daily grind, is a great way to escape life’s noise. Many studies show dancing is very effective at reducing fatigue, improving alertness and concentration, and enhancing overall cognitive function.
Above all, turning your attention to dance, and away from the daily grind, is a great way to escape life’s noise.
According to Time Magazine’s “Health, Exercise & Fitness" column, dance is great for your mind and body. Two new studies suggest that dancing may keep us healthy well into old age, potentially by reducing the risk of disability and cognitive lapses. The secret, as suggested by scientists, is that dancing involves multiple skills, both mental and physical. A scientist interviewed by Times states “dancing requires not only to balance, strength, and endurance ability, but also cognitive ability”. Meaning to say that adaptability and concentration to move according to rhythm aids us in aging gracefully and have memory.
One paper, published in the Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports, looked at how various forms of physical activity affected about 1,000 seniors, and their risk of becoming physically disabled, as measured by their ability to complete tasks like walking, bathing, and dressing. Those that danced had better results. The second paper, published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, further confirmed that dancing has mental health benefits. The researchers analyzed 32 past studies involving more than 3,500 people ages 50 to 85 to determine whether mind-body activities, including dance, could improve aging adults’ cognitive function, and it did. The bottom line is, we should be dancing. (Related: Family Time)
Source: Dance Like Your Doctor Is Watching: It's Great for Your Mind and Body
Link: https://time.com/5484237/dancing-health-benefits/
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