Thursday, November 29, 2012
Dancing is good for your health
UCID: 10115352
2012-11-29
COMS 369 L-03
Since my early childhood, my parents always enrolled me
in an extracurricular activity after school such as tennis, basketball, ice
skating, modeling, and various other clubs, etc. But at the age of twelve my
parents were no longer forcing me to participate in these extracurricular
activities anymore, as it was now my decision. I enjoyed extracurricular
activities particularly because they helped me socialize better with other
people, make new friends, and escape my problems. It helped me to forget about
problems, homework and just have some fun.
I was getting accustomed to always doing something after class, especially
sports because they provided me with a healthy lifestyle. I was thinking about
joining a gym for some healthy exercise, however I found it quite dull. Thus, I
decided that a different alternative would be necessary. I joined dancing classes
because I love to dance and they provided me with the exercise to make up for
the gym.
Dancing is a complete package that gives an individual a
great mind and body workout. It does not only benefit you physically, but there
are also great memory benefits. Dancing can help your body be in a perfect
shape but it also “requires you to remember dance
steps and sequences [which] boosts brain power by improving memory skills” (
AARP, 2005). In addition, dance helps a person’s brain with continuous activity
improving memory skills. Therefore, dancing will help a body both physically
and mentally.
There has been some research that
shows potential benefits for people with diseases. The 2003 New England Journal
of Medicine study stated that “ballroom dancing at least twice a week made
people less likely to develop dementia. Research also has shown that some
people with Alzheimer's disease are able to recall forgotten memories when they
dance to music they used to know.” ( AARP, 2005) As a result, dancing is a great
tool for helping people from all ages with disease. However, that is not the
only advantage of dance, as it gives new life, provides more energy, helps individuals
forget about problems and provides a moment of joy instead. Consequently, dancing
is a reliable and helpful extracurricular activity that gives a person a mind
and body work out, while also providing fun while your body and mind are being
exercised.
Whether it is ballroom, jazz or
ballet, dancing is the perfect activity for people. Doctors discussed that, “dancing is a perfect way for people of any age
to get cardiovascular exercise. And since it's fun, people might actually spend
more time on the dance floor than they would at the gym.” ( Macnamara, 2009). Dancing
gives people benefits such as stronger bones, toned bodies, a reduction of
stress and tension, as well as improved posture and balance, etc. These are few
of the benefits that dancing can provide once you begin practicing. Therefore,
dance is the best choice for people that want to have fun while also keeping
their body in shape and developing stronger memory.
I find that the best
option for exercise is dancing. I chose dance classes while I was in high
school because I extremely enjoyed dancing. This is also when I began to learn Salsa
dancing. Salsa is tropical music that has been popular for a
long time, especially in Ecuador. I watched many dance competitions on TV which
attracted me because the music is very active and dynamic keeping energy very
high. Several months after beginning classes, Salsa had already become a habit
of mine because of how much I enjoyed this dance. Personally, I find dance the
best way to keep myself healthy. Even socially, while I am having fun dancing with
my friends, I am also working out. As a result, I find the best way to remain
energetic and for keeping my body healthy is attending the dance classes and
having fun while I am working out.
Dancing is the best choice in order to live a healthy
life. If an individual finds going to the gym to simply workout is boring, then
the best choice for them is to try dance classes since they can have fun too.
Dancing provides both a great mind and body work out. It
helps shape, build, and tone your body, as well as strengthen your bones. Besides
those benefits it also helps significantly to improve your memory. Since you
have to memorize the steps, your memory recollection is improving too. Dancing
is an activity for all ages, and also helps people that have diseases improve
their lives health wise. There are many different types of dances such as
ballroom, jazz, ballet, salsa, etc, that people can enjoy by their taste.
Bibliography:
AARP . (2005).Let’s
dance to health. AARP. Retrieved
November 25, 2012 from: http://www.aarp.org/health/fitness/info-2005/dance_to_health.html
Macnamara, M.
(2009).Dancing: Good for Hearts and Minds. Cbc
News. Retrieved November 25, 2012
from: http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-18563_162-2501321.html
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