Cardiovascular conditioning - Regular exercise can lead to a slower heart rate, lower blood pressure and an improved cholesterol profile. Experts typically recommend 30 to 40 minutes of continuous activity three to four times a week. Dancing may not provide all the conditioning you need, but it can help. The degree of cardiovascular conditioning depends on how vigorously you dance, how long you dance continuously and how regularly you do it. Rehabilitation - If you're recovering from heart or knee surgery, movement may be part of your rehabilitation.
Dancing is a positive alternative to aerobic dance or jogging.
Sociability - Dancing contains a social component that solitary fitness endeavors don't. It gives you an opportunity to develop strong social ties, which contribute to self-esteem and a positive outlook. Tomorrow night when you consider settling down for a little television, turn on the music instead. The following is an excerpt reprinted from Dancin' News of Central Florida. Square dancing will add ten years to your life, a surprising new study shows.