Dance increases the rate of the body
absorbs in oxygen and eject carbon dioxide and other toxins. The forms of
classical dance work as a vibrant workout for muscles in the body by increasing
cardiovascular endurance. It gives similar results workouts in gyms. As a
matter of fact, classical dance is an art having exercise of every part of the
body. Artistic vibration/or movement of hips, legs, belly, shoulders all
contribute in fitness make a belly flat and control of weight,
The dancing activity helps with stress management,
improving overall health and well-being. There are different forms of dance
like hiphop, latin, jazz, freestyle and classical which use a lot of body
movement, technique and energy. An hour of a dance session can help to
burn 200-400 calories in the body.
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| Art of Dancing to Lose Weight |
Bharatnatyam is a classical dance form
from Tamil Nadu. It has slow and lightning fast movements leaps, intricate
footwork and neck movements. It involves extensive use of ankles, neck and
abdomen, along with the ligaments and associated muscles which support to tone
up muscles. This form of classical dance helps with weight loss, strengthen the
bones and muscles in legs and hips and lower the risk of heart diseases.
Madhav, a trainer of classical dance stated that Odissi,
another form of classical dance benefits the body in helping losing weight. He
further commented that stretching positions which starts toning up muscles
gradually can burn 250 calories by an hour practicing Odissi dance. Regular dancing will help improving posture
and muscle strength, maintaining strong bones, beating stress and increasing
balance.
Mrigank A., the head of Physiotherapy Department at
Tamanna NGO, commented that all dance forms have the ability to assist in
raising cardiovascular endurance which affects further improvement of longevity
of lungs and heart. But classical dance has better results at toning lower
thighs and limbs and calf muscles. He further pointed out that regular
practicing of classical dances will help in keeping the body well-toned, and Kathak,
Odissi and Bharatnatyam are better at toning the lower limbs.
