Alicia Burk of Pittsburg, Kansas, had fitness videos galore, many unopened and still wrapped in plastic, when she discovered Latin dance. After seeing an advertisement for Zumba Fitness, she began dancing at home to DVDs and attending Zumba classes. She lost 45 lbs. and gave away her other fitness videos. Her story appears along with many others, who lost 15 lbs. to 50 lbs. or more, in Zumba founder Beto Perez's book, "Zumba: Ditch the Workout Join the Party! The Zumba Weight Loss Program."
Aerobics and dancing appeal to a wide range of people and age groups, so most people can enjoy the related health benefits. With their different levels of intensity as well as style variations, dancing and aerobics can be healt...
In an ever-changing workout and fitness scene, exotic dance exercise and weight loss programs have become more mainstream. Once a secret art, striptease moves and pole dancing classes are now offered by fitness clubs, via worko...
MayoClinic.com states that aerobic activity -- such as vigorous dancing -- is an important part of a weight-loss program. The Department of Health and Human Services recommends at least 2.5 hours a week of moderate aerobic
One of the granddaddies of this trend is Dance Dance Revolution, or DDR, which challenges you to match your foot movements to popular tunes. These games are research-tested to provide an entertaining source of exercise that can...
With the exception of an occasional slight hop or jump, it is also low-impact. If you are not into long cardio sessions on a treadmill or the whole gym scene, round up a few friends and head to your local country-dancing club t...
If you're looking for a way to spice up your workout routine and still lose weight, pole dancing offers a sexy solution. Pole dancing, no longer relegated to the realm of exotic dancers, has sprung up as a popular fitness routi...
Dancing is great for toning your muscles, improving your cardiopulmonary (heart and lungs) performance and burning excess calories. To use dance for weight loss, choose a class or style that meets your needs and keeps you inter...
Dance workouts are great ways to get in shape and lose weight.You can take a dance workout class at a gym if it's offered or by using a DVD workout program in your home. Dance workouts are fun, which will keep you motivated, bu...
You may be timid about joining in, but Latin dancing can be an effective way to lose weight, when it is done correctly for weight loss. A study by "The British Journal of General Practice" concedes that Latin dancing is an exce...
Program Description
There are many reasons to want to learn how to dance--master an art form, try a new hobby, or look better at your wedding reception. Weight loss, however is a commonly forgotten perk of dance. It's a wonder...
