With a history that could be argued to span centuries, line dances have also evolved to embrace modern music like disco and cha-cha. In line dancing, everyone simultaneously moves to a predictable piece of music. It is appealing both for its fun...
Although not part of the original YMCA mission, physical fitness is still an integral part of its history. In 1886, 22 years after opening its doors, the Young Men's Christian Association in New York started the fitness ball rolling by including...
Cardio dance workouts draw seasoned dancers and non-dancers alike to gyms, dance studios and even living room floors. The workouts incorporate repetitive dance movements to offer aerobic exercise. Cardio dance fans often say they love learning...
Dance is a great way to shed those extra pounds. Dancing can burn just as many calories per hour as walking, swimming and cycling. It is an effective aerobic exercise and one of the hottest trends in fitness. From ballet to line dancing, it is a...
Spot exercises aimed at toning various body parts are not designed for weight loss, according to personal trainers at the American Council on Fitness. Instead, exercises that draw on stored fat burn the calories that can increase weight loss for...
Water makes your body buoyant, cushioning the stress on your joints, bones and muscles. Buoyancy increases in deeper water, according to the Aquatic Exercise Association, reducing the body's impact by about 1/2 in waist-high water and by 90...
People of all ages and abilities can participate in dancing as a form of exercise. Dance exercise classes have branched out to include Zumba classes, jazzercise, basic line dancing for seniors and complex choreography intended to provide intense...
Physical activity is the second-largest factor in determining your calorie use and needs during the day. Dance workouts can last from 10 minutes to 60 minutes, depending on the program. Your calorie expenditure during a dance workout may vary...
