The health benefits of dancing are many. Dancing not only helps you lose weight, but can also improve balance, strength and mobility. In addition, dancing also has a positive effect on mental health and the brain and also increases well-being.
Dancing promotes cardiovascular activity, increases the heart rate and helps the body use oxygen, explains expert Kellie Grabfelder from the Cleveland Clinic (USA). Dancing also offers numerous other health benefits.
Lose weight through dancing
Dancing can not only strengthen the cardiovascular system, but also help you lose weight, explains Grabfelder in a current press release.
This positive effect of dancing is also confirmed by a new meta-analysis, the results of which were published in the English-language journal “PLoS ONE”. Dancing significantly improves body mass, body mass index (BMI), waist circumference, body fat and fat mass.
Improves mobility and balance
But dancing has other benefits, explains the Cleveland Clinic expert. It can help improve strength, mobility, flexibility and balance.
Additionally, dancing doesn't feel like a strenuous workout, so it can be particularly beneficial for people who have trouble motivating themselves to exercise regularly.
Improved well-being
Dancing not only improves physical health, but also has a positive effect on the psyche and can help to build social contacts with other people, says the physiotherapist.
According to Grabfelder, dancing promotes the release of so-called endorphins, which are known to increase well-being and make you feel good after dancing. The expert adds that dancing has also been linked to improved coordination and memory benefits.
It is not necessary to specialize in certain dance styles in order to improve health, as all types of dancing can generally be health-promoting. However, Grabfelder warns that people with balance problems or who are at increased risk of falling should use some caution when dancing. (as)
