More and more people are joining the Gym these days but pumping iron or running on the treadmill is not the only way to get fit. There is a much more fun way to get sweaty in the name of fitness. So what is this wonderful fun way of getting fit?
Salsa dance lessons, yes that's right learning to dance is a great way of getting fit. Now I can here all you men shouting NO! NO not dancing that's for girls but how wrong you are.
Salsa dance lessons are like the best aerobics class you have ever been to. You are working your arms, back, buttocks, legs all at the same time. Yes Salsa dancing is a complete body workout.
Don't believe me then get yourself along to your nearest Salsa dance lesson and give it a go. I guarantee in a short time your hart will be working hard and you will be building up a sweat.
It might shock you to know but an important part of a Salsa dancers kit is a good towel. You need something to mop you brow with during dances!
Now Salsa dance lessons are not only good for the body but are also good for the mind. Yes Salsa is therapy too; how good can one thing get!
A recent study in the UK has shown that people suffering from depression who were sent to Salsa dance lessons showed a significant and measurable improvement after attending lessons for 10 weeks.
The act of socialising at the Salsa dance lessons and the up beat music had a dramatic effect on the study's participants. I can tell you from personal experience there is nothing better to sort out an awful day than heading of and dancing some Salsa.
So there you have it you can get physically and mentally fit while having a great time at Salsa dance lessons. No need to fight with the weight machines at the gym go and dance Salsa and have the most fun you have ever had standing up!
See you on the dance floor.
Lee has been dancing salsa for over 3 years and enjoys travelling all over the world to learn more about salsa dancing. He is the webmaster for http://youcansalsa.co.uk a Cuban Salsa dance website.
Did you find these tips useful? If you would like to find out more about Salsa dancing please visit http://youcansalsa.co.uk and discover how you can learn to dance salsa and be a hit on the dance floor!
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