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January 11
Reasons to dance
Why Dance? What do other's seem to like about swing dancing. We understand there are many reasons why people don't dance... too little time, two left feet, too old, too unpartnered.
While these may seem like good reasons, there are better reasons to get out there.
Here are a bunch of good reasons to get out on the dance floor for your mental health:
| It's fun. You've seen other people dance... you can do it too.
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| It builds confidence and self-esteem which will leave you standing taller.
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| It's a great way to meet new people in a comfortable setting.
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| It's a nice way to add romance and variety to your relationship.
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| If you like, you may get a chance to perform, i.e. be an exhibitionist. And, for your physical health, consider this: |
Weight-Control. More than half the American population is at least 20 lbs. above their desired target weight. One-fifth of this group is obese by medical standards. Men's Health (10/99) reports that 5 minutes of social dancing can burn up to 31 calories. Add those 5 minutes up and you'll be getting rid of some extra flesh.
Youth. Physical activity may not be the fountain of youth, but it's the closest thing we have. (Sacramento Bee 12/99)
Great Exercise. Tired of boring aerobics classes. The Chicago Tribune (12/99 ) reported that Salsa and Swing dancing are comparable to an aerobic class. Dancing one hour of Salsa or Swing will burn 450 calories. One hour dancing is a lot more fun than an hour on the treadmill.
Fewer Bone Fractures. ; Believe it or not dancing will help strengthen your bones! This means fewer bone fractures. Most people are not concerned about osteoporosis. Men think osteoporosis will never be a threat to them, young women don't think they have to worry about it, and the elderly think it's too late for them. They're wrong. Any exercise including dancing helps your bones acquire calcium to keep them strong and also benefits your heart and muscles. (Parade Magazine, 6/00)
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