A Holistic Health Booster: Dance Like No one is Watching
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Women today are much more in tune with their wellness goals. How many friends do you have that are taking a more natural approach to their health now than even a few years ago? Especially as we move into and beyond our 40s, it is so important to stay well through holistic and informed choices, rather than ignoring our health and waiting to treat chronic or preventable disease down the line.
Today’s holistic health booster focus is dance. There are so many health benefits to regular dance, but it is also literally for everyone. Think about, there is no cost or special training required, it can be done alone or in a group, and it adjusts for every level of fitness and physical capabilities.
Here are just a few of the many health benefits:
Aerobic exercise: Dancing is great for your heart health. It is quick and easy to get the heart pumping and the blood flowing. Over time you will reap the rewards of a well-conditioned cardiovascular system. The physical exertion of dance can also help with weight control.
Flexibility and balance: When you dance you move, rock and spin in ways that are different from everyday movement. Adjusting to these movements works your body and mind and can help improve your flexibility and balance over time.
Stress reduction/Happiness booster: Dance literally provides a happiness booster. The endorphins your body releases fight off stress and promote joy.
Memory enhancement: According to a study in The New England Journal of Medicine, dancing is associated with a reduced risk of dementia. In fact, out of all of the activities studied, at 75% dancing showed the greatest risk reduction for mental acuity and dementia.
Whether you choose to go it alone or in a group, give dancing a try. It could be the easy, holistic health booster you are looking for!