Apart from hitting the gym every day, you may also shake a leg to lose weight. Yes, dancing is a great way to burn calories and boost your metabolism rate. Here are 5 benefits of dancing for weight loss.
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Full Body Workout
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Dancing involves a diverse range of movements, engaging several muscle groups such as arms, legs, and core. Try it once and you will feel slightly sore muscles in areas you never thought you worked out.
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Burns Calories
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Dance gives you a real workout! It is a HIIT (High-Intensity Interval Training) workout that helps burn calories and increase metabolism with just 20-30 minutes of dancing.
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Cardiovascular Exercise
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The rhythmic and continuous movements elevate heart rate, improving blood circulation, stamina, and heart health. Losing weight is associated with boosting overall cardiovascular endurance.
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Improves Flexibility
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When you dance, you move your hands, legs, and belly in different directions, which helps improve flexibility. This, in turn, helps you burn more calories and ultimately weight loss.
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Reduces Stress
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High stress levels increase the risk of obesity. However, engaging in dance releases endorphins, also known as feel-good hormones, which elevates mood and reduces stress levels.