Dancing!

rachelowow
rachelowow Posts: 47
in Fitness and Exercise
Hi,

Iv realized my fav way to workout is dancing, Iv been doing belly dancing, and zumba!! and thier both really fun!! but id like to try some new ones.. any ideas?!?!

Thanks!
:flowerforyou:

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  • eissak
    eissak Posts: 54 Member
    I've done ballet and jazz since I was about 3 (26 now). Ballet is great for toning and making your muscles long and lean. Jazz is a great lively work out. If you can find a local studio that offers adult classes they are usually more laid back, and often can get a better deal. My studio discounts adult classes b/c she knows we're poor! I always feel great after leaving class, both physically and mentally. Definitely have to find what works for you! I've been wanting to try zumba, I'm sure it's right up my alley.
  • cjm109
    cjm109 Posts: 264 Member
    Country Line Dancing
  • littlegauge
    littlegauge Posts: 2
    I've been dancing since I was a little girl, there is nothing that I love to do more. I teach a burlesque class, it's a 90 minute class that includes a workout and choreography. You should try something like that, so much fun. It gives you a great workout and brings out the confidence inside!
  • torie079
    torie079 Posts: 179 Member
    Love zumba
  • msiamjan
    msiamjan Posts: 326 Member
    Love, love, love, love swing dancing--jitterbug, lindyhop, that sort of thing. So fun!:smile:
  • rachelowow
    rachelowow Posts: 47
    I've done ballet and jazz since I was about 3 (26 now). Ballet is great for toning and making your muscles long and lean. Jazz is a great lively work out. If you can find a local studio that offers adult classes they are usually more laid back, and often can get a better deal. My studio discounts adult classes b/c she knows we're poor! I always feel great after leaving class, both physically and mentally. Definitely have to find what works for you! I've been wanting to try zumba, I'm sure it's right up my alley.


    Hi!

    I never even thought about adult classes!! I danced from when i was 3 till i graduated hig hschool!!! Im really excited now! Thanks! :)
  • missfluffyuk
    missfluffyuk Posts: 245
    Go to a club, drink water & DANCE! You can go out with your friends, dance (a pretty good workout -- ever noticed how you always come out of the club sweating?) & not get drunk. Drive in, and you've also saved a cab fare! :happy:

    That's what I'm doing tonight, because my boy and I both have tonight and tomorrow off (which is pretty rare) :drinker:
  • Hotmess2012
    Hotmess2012 Posts: 37
    Big advocate of "Hip Hop Abs"... totally fun and keeps you going non stop for max burn!!
  • Bonnylassie
    Bonnylassie Posts: 6
    Salsa , It is a brilliant,fun way to exercise !
  • rachelowow
    rachelowow Posts: 47
    This is Sooooooooooo Awsum, & Helpfull!!! Thanks abuch :)
  • sagetracey
    sagetracey Posts: 607 Member
    Love, love, love, love swing dancing--jitterbug, lindyhop, that sort of thing. So fun!:smile:

    Definitely! My husband and I do 1950s style rock n roll. It's a great workout and fun, fun, fun.
  • Mmeeker09
    Mmeeker09 Posts: 44
    I love love love love dancing!! Zumba is my favorite. All through out middle and high school I did tap dancing and boy does that give you a leg workout. I miss it lots! I have actually though about taking a class at the college!
  • rlovelace306
    rlovelace306 Posts: 2
    YOU CAN BUY ANY MERENGUE OR SALSA MUSIC AND IT IS LIKE THE ZUMBA DANCE. IT CAN BE BOUGHT ANYWHERE THAT SELLS MUSIC BEST BUYS, WALMART, KMART, TARGET, ETC... (HAVE FUN) :bigsmile: I HAVE BEEN DOING THE ZUMBA Wii MYSELF AND I LIKE IT VERY MUCH.
  • jpoulsen2
    jpoulsen2 Posts: 65 Member
    Love, love, love, love swing dancing--jitterbug, lindyhop, that sort of thing. So fun!:smile:

    Me too! Lindy/Swing is one of those things that I could do for hours without even noticing that I was doing "exercise" - it's just so much fun! Been trying to get a group of die-hard fans to come out dancing with me here in Boston on a more regular basis (dances held pretty much every day of the week in my area). So far I think I need more friends that are "game"!
  • MaximalLife
    MaximalLife Posts: 2,447 Member
    I love to go dancing!
    Great exercise.
    No tips except to just turn up the music, and dance!

    It's great aerobics any time.
  • SusanneWhittington
    SusanneWhittington Posts: 339 Member
    I love doing Rockin Body from Beachbody, it is a real good workout, but at the same time fun dance.
  • Kristentheviolinist
    Kristentheviolinist Posts: 12 Member
    I generally dance through my Wii playing games like Just Dance Three ect.....
  • TIFnFIT
    TIFnFIT Posts: 46 Member
    JAZZERCISE!!! Not only do you get your cardio in a "Girls Night Out" like class but you also get Strength Training all in 1 hour!!! Jazzercise.com for locations and get yourself into class -- You'll LOVE IT!!
  • TNAJackson
    TNAJackson Posts: 686 Member
    Hip-Hop or Line Dancing...
  • muwchck
    muwchck Posts: 261 Member
    I did ballet and pointe growing up. I started in second grade and went through my first year of college. My son likes when we just turn on some music and dance all crazy, and I know I'm burning some calories doing that. I've been doing all the cardio videos on the Comcast On Demand menu, and there's all kinds of dance ones on there that are tons of fun, and really get you moving too.
  • SerenityRabit
    SerenityRabit Posts: 47
    HIP HOP!!
    Back when I was on the dance team, everytime we did hip hop for a preformance, it was my favorite! so fun!
    Ballet is also very fun :3.
  • simpledelights93
    simpledelights93 Posts: 4 Member
    I'd love to start learning Jazz dance, but it's the whole beginner nerves thing. Plus i'm not the most agile/ flexible person. ha-ha! I'd like to try something fairly easy to follow but gives you a great work out also.
  • hmcminton
    hmcminton Posts: 49 Member
    adult ballet classes 2-3 times a week at the studio i have danced at since i was 10 (25 years ago) - through my new health adn weight loss journey i have even gotten back up on pointe ~ although it hurts a hell of a lot more now than it ever did when i was 16! :)
  • ladybug246
    ladybug246 Posts: 1
    Absolutely Jazzercise! I've been doing it for years and absolutely love it! They play different types of music plus you get cardio and strength training all in a great one hour workout.
  • bridgeo74
    bridgeo74 Posts: 191 Member
    I am no professional dancer, but I love the Michael Jackson and Black Eye Peas Experience for the Wii!!
  • eissak
    eissak Posts: 54 Member
    adult ballet classes 2-3 times a week at the studio i have danced at since i was 10 (25 years ago) - through my new health adn weight loss journey i have even gotten back up on pointe ~ although it hurts a hell of a lot more now than it ever did when i was 16! :)

    I'm so jealous! I'm working my way towards getting back on pointe. My ankles still need some work, my right is a little weaker than it should be. I dream of the day I can put those pointe shoes back on! To some it's torture, to me it was the most enjoyable thing I've ever done.

    I'm at my old studio too, that makes it so much better!

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