Madison at Oviedo Newsletter

1. BETTER CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH
Dance provides low-impact cardio at an activity level that produces many of the same heart and pulmonary benefits as traditional cardio exercises.

2. GREATER STRENGTH AND ENDURANCE
Dancing builds muscle strength in almost every part of the body because you are moving your body in a way that requires your muscles to resist your body weight. It increases your ability to go about daily tasks with less chance of injury or falls due to frailty. The more you move (dance), the more you are able to move (in general).

3. IMPROVED BONE HEALTH
Movement enhances bone strength because it increases bone mass.

4. BETTER WEIGHT MANAGEMENT
Dancing provides a whole-body workout that results in calorie burn.

5. INCREASED ENERGY LEVELS
Dancing stimulates the production of feel-good hormones, such as serotonin and endorphins, making you more energized.

6. IMPROVED FLEXIBILITY
Dance can help you avoid other injuries by keeping your joints loose and enabling more movement with less physical discomfort.

7. ENHANCED AGILITY
As we age, we tend to lose the ability to move quickly and easily. Dancing helps you regain some of that agility.

8. IMPROVED BALANCE
Dance requires you to use balance as you move, step, and turn. Your base of support changes with each movement, and your brain and body respond by enhancing your ability to adjust and maintain your balance.

9. BETTER COGNITION
Research shows that 1-2 hours of dancing per week can improve cognitive skills.

1. Stay Active – Aim to move at least 30 minutes each day.
2. Hydration – Drink water with every meal.
3. Healthy Eating – Cut back or eliminate sugars.
4. Rest – Get enough sleep by creating bedtime routines for relaxing.
5. Stay Well – Wash hands frequently to avoid germs.
6. Feel Good – Smile more, smiling is a free and fun way to instantly boost your mood!