How Taking an Adult Dance Lesson Benefits the Elderly

Do you watch reality television shows like "Dancingthrough 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 theirimmensely. 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 thosework will become easier, and you won't get tired
shows. Cloris Leachman was a "Stars" contestant inquickly 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 withmake it as boring or as exciting as you want. Doesn't
your body. Anyone, regardless of age, can have amoving around to music sound like a lot more fun
strong healthy body. Thinking in terms of age onlythan walking on a treadmill? Even if the class is only
can really limit the things you try. Even if you're notonce a week, it will count towards your weekly
strong now, taking a regular dance lesson can helpexercise 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 someare to pull a muscle. You'll experience improved range
of the most beautiful bodies imaginable. Who wouldn'tof motion in your arms, back, legs and neck.
want a strong, lean and muscular body? You mightBefore you get too excited, you should at least talk
not achieve the look of someone who has beento your doctor. Get the go-ahead to enroll in a dance
studying the art form for years, but your body willclass 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 getactivities are permissible.