We all know about the various benefits that exercise can have on your body, your mental health and your quality of life in general, but when you think about that kind of lifestyle, it is usually quite intensive things like regular running, swimming, and gym visiting that first come to mind. Obviously, these kinds of activities are always going to be good for you, but one alternative that definitely shouldn’t be forgotten is dancing. Dancing is one of those fun, rare forms of exercise that doesn’t feel like a chore, so it should be utilised as much as possible! Here is why dancing will help you be happier and healthier.
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1. Heart Health
Dancing is one of the best physical activities that you can do to improve your heart health. Regular grooving can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, along with helping to regulate high blood pressure which can lead to things like stroke if left untreated. Some experts have even gone as far as saying that dancing can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes and some types of cancers.
2. Social Life
Going out to a club or a class to dance can help to alleviate any feelings of isolation or loneliness that you might have. Sure, you can bop around in your kitchen by yourself, but there is nothing better than hitting the dance floor with one or more people. This is one of the great benefits of dancing. Dancing can be used as a key to unlock a whole new world of friends and socialisation for you.
3. Mood Boosting
If you have ever gone hard on the dance floor, then you will be aware of the so-called ‘dancer’s high’. It’s pretty much the same thing as the euphoria that someone feels after they have been for a good run; a rush of endorphins in the body that can make you feel amazing. These endorphins combined with the feeling that a great song can give you is a winning combination for sure.
4. Young Brain
Dancing has been put forward by experts as a way to keep your brain younger and more active. Not only can the activity of the dancing help to slow down the aging process in a physical sense, it can also have mental benefits. Joining a dance class, for example, requires you to learn new steps and routines, and this kind of brain training can be really beneficial the older you get.
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