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Are you
looking to get in shape, but tired of the same old exercises? Try dancing. Did
you know that dancing has physical and mental benefits? You may not be a
contestant on the popular show, Dancing with the Stars, but you can attempt to
dance like the stars.
Before I
tell you the benefits of dancing, let me tell you about my recent episode.
It was a
quiet evening at home, no errands to run, no after school activities for the
boy…just relaxing. As I was listening to the radio in my bedroom, a song came
on that I was trying to get my son to remember. I ran from the room and yell
down the stairs to my son (the fourteen-year-old).
When my son got
to my room he said, “oh yeah, I know this song.” He began to sing the words and
grabbed my wrists, pulling me backward and forward. Donned in cotton pajamas
and a bath robe, I twirled one direction then another.
My choice of
casual wear was not nearly as attractive at the stars on T.V. However, it
proved to be beneficial with my last twirl. With a gleam in his eye, my son had
me twisting backward and forward like a spinning top. Until finally, I landed
on the floor in some kind of awkward split. I didn’t sustain any injuries or
carpet burns, but it was truly a Kodak moment.
Dancing like
the stars with my son did not bring me fame nor fortune, but it brought plenty
of laughter. There had to be some kind of health benefit in that. An article
from Better Health listed several health benefits to dancing. Here’s a short
list:
·
Improved
condition of your heart and lungs
·
Better
coordination, agility and flexibility
·
Increased
aerobic fitness
·
Improved
mental functioning
·
Weight
management
Even if you
don’t think you are coordinated, dance anyway. You may end up in an awkward
looking position, but that’s half the fun.
Now it’s
time for a few fun photos related to dancing.
Wishing you happy
dancing into your weekend.
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