7.20.2009

Dance Prescription: CardioJack

DC Dance Collective posted this pic of Junious Brickhouse!

Dancing is critical to the culture of House Music and has greater health benefits than holding up the wall! Proper exercising has never been so much fun!

Top 10 Heath Benefits of Dancing:
1 Flexibility
2 Strength
3 Endurance
4 Sense of Well-being
5 Burn calories
6 Cardiovascular Conditioning
7 Strengthen Bones
8 Improve your Balance
9 Reduce Cholesterol and Blood Pressure
10Improve your Social Life!

It is recommended to elevate your heart rate for 30-45 minutes at least 3 times a week. Dancing to House Music provides a moderate pace to keep your cardio workout consistent and you can do so while having fun. Be sure to stretch your body out before and after dancing to prevent a stiff and aching body the next day.

Check out this documentary from 1991 on the evolution of the dance in House Clubs!


Koki from Japan compiled this hot mix of his dance moves!


For Best Results (physically and socially), work in a group!


Sources:
http://dance.about.com/od/danceandyourhealth/tp/Health-Benefits.htm
http://www.learntodance.com/health%20benefits%20of%20dance.htm
http://www.dancescape.com/ezine/wellness/archive/benefits-of-dancing
http://www.dcdancecollective.com/2008/summer/faculty/brickhouse-junious/

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