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Dancing - exercise

Julie_23 — Tue, 07 Dec 2021 08:19:20 GMT

Has anyone tried "Body Groove"? I do not know much about it other than I see the occasional promotional advertisement on youtube.

If not Body Groove, is there another dance-type of exercise online that you recommend?

Thanks!

Re: Dancing - exercise

Pook — Tue, 07 Dec 2021 09:16:06 GMT

@Julie_23 I like ZUMBA the best of all I have tried over the years. I have done a variety of ZUMBA workouts daily for years and have seen results. You can download for free many different levels of workouts. I enjoy dancing and do 3 different ones daily first thing in the morning as I am a real early riser. Gives me energy for the day. If you are just starting "Live it Up" is the easiest.

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AngelPuppy1 — Tue, 07 Dec 2021 10:15:18 GMT

I don't do any of those! Does dancing around your kitchen count??? LOL! Years ago I did Jazzerccize and arerobics all the time. But no, these days all I do is walk. I'd love to get into more things but I'd have to go slow. I enjoyed dancing at the clubs when I was younger.

Re: Dancing - exercise

Julie_23 — Tue, 07 Dec 2021 10:37:18 GMT

Thanks for the replies!

@Pook -- that is great info to know about Zumba. I will look more into it! And thanks too for mentioning a good beginner one to check out.

@AngelPuppy1 -- dancing in your kitchen totally counts!

Thanks again. I really appreciate it.

Re: Dancing - exercise

LindaSal — Tue, 07 Dec 2021 13:49:57 GMT

@Julie_23 You may also want to check out Leslie Sansone's "Walk at Home" dvd's or you can even live stream classes. I'm old fashioned so I do her dvd's all the time. Over the years I've collected a whole bunch of them. They are measured in miles and have music and different movements. I find them fun, I alternate these with my treadmill

Re: Dancing - exercise

catmama — Tue, 07 Dec 2021 17:34:18 GMT

I LOVE Body Groove! Started September 2020 and have not regreted one moment. It's not your typical dance program, you can move at your own speed and the instructors continiously tell you "you can't do this wrong" You can even do this sitting in a chair. The primary motivation is to love yourself and not worry about body image. They stress whole body/mind health in a fun and playful way. I also swim and walk so it's not the only exercise I do, but I know the benefits from this program are tremendous. I heartily recommend it to everyone. Plus the Body Groove community, on FB, is very supportive.

Re: Dancing - exercise

DrKelli — Tue, 07 Dec 2021 18:02:37 GMT

I teach LaBlast dance fitness. It was developed by Louis VanAmstel and is based on the dances you see on Dancing with the Stars. He has an on demand product too. I teach live once a week, but I join Louis' live streams if I can. I've also taught Zumba.

My dance studio also offers a class called GROOVE, which is more hip hop. I love dance fitness because it feels like you aren't working out.

Re: Dancing - exercise

ECBG — Tue, 07 Dec 2021 21:13:42 GMT

@AngelPuppy1 wrote:
I don't do any of those! Does dancing around your kitchen count??? LOL! Years ago I did Jazzerccize and arerobics all the time. But no, these days all I do is walk. I'd love to get into more things but I'd have to go slow. I enjoyed dancing at the clubs when I was younger.

@AngelPuppy1

Kitchen dancing gives mega points on the happiness meter!

Re: Dancing - exercise

Isobel Archer — Tue, 07 Dec 2021 22:30:32 GMT

@ECBG wrote:
@AngelPuppy1 wrote:
I don't do any of those! Does dancing around your kitchen count??? LOL! Years ago I did Jazzerccize and arerobics all the time. But no, these days all I do is walk. I'd love to get into more things but I'd have to go slow. I enjoyed dancing at the clubs when I was younger.
@AngelPuppy1

Kitchen dancing gives mega points on the happiness meter!

Exactly - plus we all know that the best exercise is the one you'll do.

Re: Dancing - exercise

Enufstuff — Wed, 08 Dec 2021 03:40:51 GMT

Since I was a little girl, I've always loved dancing, from tap to

ballet and jazz. In the 70's and 80's I loved dancing in the clubs.

I also taught aerobics years ago.

In the 80's I fell in love with Middle Eastern dancing and took classes and many workshops. I danced in many performances

through the 90's and taught some classes.

After developing arthritis in knees and feet and with fibromyalgia, performing went by the wayside.

But, recently I have listened to some of my old music and it

makes me want to move. I can, but with limitations.

There are videos online for Middle Eastern dance ( belly dance). It is a great workout because you use your arms and hands, shoulders,hips (Hips Don't Lie). You are moving your legs, doing footwork and using your abs. You can start slowly.

The music and drumming just makes you want to move.

Re: Dancing - exercise

AngelPuppy1 — Wed, 08 Dec 2021 10:28:33 GMT

@ECBG

It is very impromptu!! Something comes on the radio and I just start in! DH laughs and says ---- look out --- there she goes!!!!

Re: Dancing - exercise

bonnielu — Wed, 08 Dec 2021 10:35:16 GMT

Square Dancing. Look up the benefits and it is called Friendship Set to Music. Mental, physical and Social all in one evening and beyond.

Re: Dancing - exercise

Julie_23 — Wed, 08 Dec 2021 11:17:01 GMT

Wow, I had no idea there'd be so many replies --- THANK YOU ALL !!!!

I greatly appreciate everyone's input. Thank you again.