| Do you watch reality television shows like "Dancing | | | | through an entire routine. In fact, you need |
| with the Stars" and "So You Think You Can Dance?" | | | | endurance to get through one class. This will help you |
| Each week on those shows, people move their | | | | immensely. You'll soon find it easier to perform your |
| bodies in ways most people can only dream about. | | | | daily walk around the neighborhood. Performing yard |
| But, it's not only young people participating in those | | | | work will become easier, and you won't get tired |
| shows. Cloris Leachman was a "Stars" contestant in | | | | quickly while performing chores. |
| her 80s. Other elderly stars have also participated on | | | | · Weekly exercise. You need at least 30 to |
| the show. | | | | 60 minutes of exercise every single day. You can |
| It's not about age. It's about what you can do with | | | | make it as boring or as exciting as you want. Doesn't |
| your body. Anyone, regardless of age, can have a | | | | moving around to music sound like a lot more fun |
| strong healthy body. Thinking in terms of age only | | | | than walking on a treadmill? Even if the class is only |
| can really limit the things you try. Even if you're not | | | | once a week, it will count towards your weekly |
| strong now, taking a regular dance lesson can help | | | | exercise time. |
| you get stronger. | | | | · Get flexible. Pulled muscles are a major pain. |
| There are numerous benefits associated with dancing. | | | | They are also a major cause of injury among the |
| Including: | | | | elderly. The more flexible you are, the less likely you |
| · Building strong muscles. Dancers have some | | | | are to pull a muscle. You'll experience improved range |
| of the most beautiful bodies imaginable. Who wouldn't | | | | of motion in your arms, back, legs and neck. |
| want a strong, lean and muscular body? You might | | | | Before you get too excited, you should at least talk |
| not achieve the look of someone who has been | | | | to your doctor. Get the go-ahead to enroll in a dance |
| studying the art form for years, but your body will | | | | class before you actually commit. You're in your 60s |
| definitely get stronger. | | | | now, and you need to be clear about which physical |
| · Endurance. It takes endurance to get | | | | activities are permissible. |