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Diet Buddy - Monday, October 23, 2006
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Dancing the Pounds Away!
Hello Diet Buddies:
I hope you all had a great weekend and were able to get out
of the house for a little bit of exercise before it gets
too cold to do so. It doesn't look like we're getting
those "Indian Summer" days I was looking forward to with
all this cold weather that's settled in (cold for me,
anyway), but then again we're only a few months away from
Christmas. Did I just say "few", like in "two"? Someone
shut me up!
Now we all know When trying to lose weight, just about any
new idea seems to be worth a try, especially if you're not
having much success with your current weight loss program.
I don't know how many of you readers are presently watching
the third season of "Dancing With The Stars", but let me
tell you, I think most of us would give up one of our body
parts to look like one of those dancing dolls on that show,
men included.
Dancing can not only make you look like a "hottie", but can
also be a very artistic way of expressing yourself, whether
it be moving slow and graceful like the waltz, wild and
crazy like the jitterbug, or sexy and sensuous like belly
dancing. You can lose your inhibitions, get all your body
parts moving, melt away stubborn fat and use muscles you
didn't know you had. But most important, it will be the
most fun you'll have getting rid of those stubborn pounds
that just don't seem to want to dissappear.
There are many ways to learn ballroom dancing, from
attending studios like Arthur Murray's or taking lessons
held by Parks and Recreation Centers in your area. "Why go
to a gym and lift weights when you can step out on the
dance floor and have a great time getting fit. The move-
ment of ballroom dancing keeps the heart rate up, which
leads to better endurance and utilizes the entire body,
so you get a complete workout", says the "Dance Doctor"
Southern California-based instructor John Cassese.
Let's look at the various types of dancing that people are
out there enjoying that we can use to our benefit whether
it be physical, mental or emotional, courtesy of Diet &
Exercise Magazine.....
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Ballroom Dancing!
The term ballroom dancing isn't reserved just for slow
dances like the waltz either, Cassese explains that "this
discipline encompasses everything from the mambo and the
tango to the fox trot and the swing. One reason that this
type of movement works is that it isn't something you do
by yourself. You always have a partner who is there to
motivate you. Working out at a gym alone can get lonely,
and people tend to lose their drive to exercise. With
ballroom dancing, students are anxious to go to dance
classes because they have fun while interacting with
other people."
Cassese notes that dance isn't just a workout for the
body, but for the mind, too. "In dance, you must think
and concentrate, unlike aerobics, it's a creative
exercise. It's not mundane and repetitive, so you must
use your imagination. Dance is also a wonderful stress
reducer, and it's fun to make the same moves as the
pairs you cheered for during "Dancing with The Stars."
Latin Dancing!
Latin dancing has been popular for about 10 years and is
still gaining ground today. The moves made during dances
like the salsa, cha-cha and merengue are just right for
fitness dancing, for they make your muscles work in new
ways! Fitness pro Kathy Smith explained the benefits of
this type of movement a few years ago; "Many of today's
popular workouts are a bit rigid and keep the muscles of
your hips, pelvis and shoulders stiff.....with this work-
out, you're loosening up those areas, while getting a
serious cardiovascular workout and all of the benefits
that come with it," including lower blood pressure,
reduced cholesterol and increased energy.
The sensual moves used in Latin dance can have a positive
impact in your life. "Learning to move in a more sensual
way can help improve your self-image," Smith explains. "As
you loosen up the areas of the hips and shoulders, your
body takes on a different flow, helping you feel sexier.
Despite how you've been moving in the past, the Latin
rhythm and music makes it easy to get into the groove."
The exerciser is encouraged to open up the hip and chest
areas, something that's not typical with other workouts.
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Ecstatic Dancing!
This type of dancing started in Los Angeles, and consists
of two to two and a half hour sessions of dancing in
various ways. During an ecstatic dance class, students
are encouraged to move any way they like as they sway or
stomp to the beat of the music, which can range from world
music to hip hop. Teachers guide their movement, but there
is no right or wrong way to make these moves. What is
important is to keep moving throughout the session, and
to concentrate fully on taking your body where the music
guides it to go.
As you might expect, dancing for a couple of hours can burn
quite a few calories! Those who have taken this class also
report feeling physically and mentally spent, yet relaxed
and at peace with the world when they are done.
Belly Dancing!
Belly dancing classes have been quite popular during the
21st century, which is not surprising. There is an element
of femininity to these classes that few other types of
workouts can match.
Belly dancing can burn up to 300-350 calories in an hour's
time. It strengthens pelvic muscles used during childbirth,
and it's emphasis on muscle control helps a woman regain
abdominal tone after she has a baby. The undulations and
rib movements used give back muscles a well-needed toning,
and frequent arm movements provide toning to biceps and
triceps. This type of dance also improves posture and
relieves back and joint pain too. Belly dancing is a low
impact aerobic activity - not much chance of getting hurt
as you shake it - and it is a weight-bearing exercise that
helps build strong bones.
Contra Dancing!
During a typical contra dance session, male and female
dancers face each other in a line, and the "caller" tells
them when to make their moves. Each dance consists of a
sequence of moves - generally a mix of swings, spins,
promenades, do-si-dos and allemandes - that ends when
partners have completed all the figures called for during
a particular dance. The basic figures are used again and
again in various combinations to make up different dances;
there are generally 10 to 12 dances per session.
If this sounds like a simple workout, guess again! You've
got to learn the particular dance steps, which can be picked
up early on at a beginner's/introductory class before the
dances begin, and you'll need to keep up with your partner
and the rest of the group. Each dance lasts about 15
minutes, and those who have tried it say you can really
work up a sweat! And the New Haven Country Dancers suggest
wearing soft-soled shoes - high heels are not a good idea.
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Music For Your Workout!
- Create a mixture of motivating and relaxing music that
is in sync with your workout. Start with mildly up-
tempo music as you warm up; have the tempo of the songs
increase gradually as your workout gets more intense,
then finish with something smooth and relaxing as you
cool down and stretch.
- During cardio, consider the beats per minute (bpm) in
each song. Too many bpm can increase your risk of
injury, as you struggle to do each movement and keep
pace with the music. Too few, and you may not raise
your heart rate to a training level. The recommended
range for cardio workouts is 125 to 150 bpm.
- Look for music that offers a more relaxing tempo during
yoga, Pilates, or stretching workouts, such as classical,
jazz or new age.
- Opt for "pure" music, preferably a selection of songs on
tape, CD, or MP3. In other words, avoid the radio, which
is filled with advertisements and other distractions that
can kill the momentum of your workout.
- Watch the volume. To avoid dangers such as noise-induced
hearing loss and/or the ability to hear traffic/movement
around you, make sure your volume is set so that you can
carry on a conversation without having to remove your
headphones.
So if you're tired of your regular exercise routine and want
to literally shake things up a bit, give one of these dance
sessions a try. Then grab yourself a partner and have the
time of your life, with the added bonus of a trimmer,
healthier and happier YOU.
DID YOU KNOW ???
That "music can enhance your health. It has a calming
effect that can reduce anxiety and stress, which in turn,
can positively impact blood pressure, muscular tension,
overeating and getting quality sleep."
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Have a great week everyone !!!
Disclaimer: Since I am not a medical professional, any
statements in this column are strictly based on research I
have done and should not be misconstrued as medical advice.
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