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Article: Dancing Your Way To Fitness.(dancing, aside from being fun, is also an excellent method of physical fitness)(Brief Article)
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- Ebony
- Article date:
- December 1, 1998
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BODYTALK Black Health and Fitness
Step into any hot night spot and you see a flurry of movement. Arms pumping, feet stomping, hips twisting, and of course, sweat dripping. These movers, groovers and shakers may not realize it, but the dancing that makes them feel good is also good for their bodies. Dancing, experts say, burns calories, boosts energy, improves circulation and tones muscle--which leads to increased strength, endurance and flexibility. In fact, dancing can burn just as many calories as other, more "traditional" exercises, like brisk walking or downhill skiing. In addition, dancing relieves tension and stress, improves your mood and serves as an ...