One of the best ways to work out is dancing! Not everyone enjoys going to run, cycling or going to the gym, but there is no need for it. Dancing is a great way to introduce some exercise in our day-to-day busy lives and it has more benefits than you can imagine. Furthermore, there are tons of different dances you can practice, you can choose between hip-hop, Zumba, or even ballet! All of them can help strengthen your body and muscles, but our favorite one is belly dancing and these are the reasons why we love it so much:
Better digestion. Moving the abdominal helps strengthen the muscles of the pelvis and abdominal area and that helps the digestive system do its work better and quicker! It can also help if you suffer from constipation.
Reduces back pain. Belly dancing is all about moving your hips, back and arms, that means that you will feel your muscles stronger from the very first class! As a result, your back position will be better and your back muscles will be more in shape. It is great for people spending lots of hours sitting in the office and who suffer from back pain.
Fights menstrual cramps. Belly dancing improves blood circulation and, as said before, strengths the pelvis region, that way you will notice how your menstrual cramps disappear once you start practicing this dance.
Mental health. Dancing is so much fun and one of the benefits that any sort of dancing has is that when you dance, you release endorphins. That means you feel happier and since you get tired too, for sure you will sleep better! Try dancing with friends, practicing this exercise will become the best part of your day.
Say bye to cellulite. Yes, that’s right. Cellulite is basically an accumulation of fat in our body which is hard to erase. Belly dancing, thanks to its combination of movements, can help to build muscle and to erase this fat. All that twisting and shaking helps burn tons of calories!
Keep in mind that this great way of exercise is suitable for all ages. There are low impact series of movements so anyone can join the dancing, from the little ones in the family to our grandparents. Just remember to be prepared to sweat as you never thought you would and be ready for sore muscles the next day, especially your arms.