Belly Dance For Fitness and Weight Loss

One of the most popular fitness trends to havevary depending on the length and the intensity of the
come out in recent years is the art of belly dancing.workout. Belly dancing can also be good for
This once exotic dance form is now enjoyed bycardiovascular conditioning and for building strong
many women, both young and old, who belly dancebones.
for fitness and weight loss.As its popularity grows stronger, many gyms and
Belly dancing is called Danse Orientale (Oriental Dance)fitness centers now offer belly dance lessons for
in Turkish and it is a social dance performed infitness and weight loss. Classes are open for
parties, family get-togethers and during rites ofbeginners and advanced students alike. Participants
passage. The belly dancing that we now know in therave about the variety and the effectiveness of their
US today is a mixture of the traditional dances fromroutines which makes them stick to it compared to
the countries of Egypt, Turkey, Lebanon, Greece,other programs they have tried before. Women who
Morocco, Spain and Russia. It's sensual movesbelly dance swear on the fact that the activity helps
celebrate the female form and contrary to thethem in their fitness and weight loss goals.
popular belief, it is a dance performed by women forIf you prefer to try belly dancing in the privacy of
other women.your home, there are also many instructional videos
Belly dancing is a complete body workout for iton belly dancing which you can purchase online and
exercises not just the abs but also the legs, waist,on fitness stores.
knees, hips, pelvic muscles and thighs. It could alsoIf you're looking for a new exercise routine, then
minimize menstrual pains and lower backache. Keep inwhy don't you try the art of belly dance for fitness
mind that belly dancing's weight loss benefits canand weight loss?