| According to researchers social dancing provides the | | | | dancing is that the weight bearing movements of |
| body with many health benefits. It may help reduce | | | | your steps can strengthen the bones of your legs |
| stress, increase energy, and improve strength, | | | | and hips, important for maintaining bone health as you |
| muscle tone, and co-ordination. Dancing can also burn | | | | age. |
| as many calories as walking or riding a bike. One | | | | While we may not all be leaping around into our |
| factor that determines how many calories you will | | | | nineties, dancing is one activity we can (hopefully) do |
| use is the distance you travel while grooving to the | | | | for the rest of our lives... and the social aspects are |
| beat. In one study, researchers found that square | | | | all part of its allure. It's a great way to make new |
| dancers covered five miles in a single evening. | | | | friends, be creative and expressive, and just plain old |
| Other aspects of dance that contribute to your | | | | enjoy life. And, the best part of dancing is the fun |
| cardiovascular conditioning depend on how long, how | | | | you can have while you're doing something great for |
| often, and how intensely or vigorously you dance. | | | | your body because your heart and bones don't know |
| Experts recognise the benefits of dance in lowering | | | | whether you are jogging, in the gym or dancing! |
| coronary heart disease risk, decreasing blood | | | | Dancing can be enjoyed throughout the year with |
| pressure, and managing weight. Another plus of | | | | local clubs or on a specialised dance holiday. |