How dancing supports the mind and body

Exercise is great for our bodies and our minds and dancing is no exception to this. You can enjoy a quick dance around your living room or attend Salsa Classes London way such as those from rvdance.co.uk/dance-classes-london/salsa-classes-london/, both will have very similar results.

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As well as being a great workout for your body in terms of your muscle strength and your overall stamina levels. Dancing can also help to boost your circulation and your cardiac system. It also helps to increase your muscle strength. This includes the muscles in your core, back and of course your legs and arms. Whilst other exercises can also benefit the same areas of your body, dancing can often feel much more like a recreational activity than exercise.

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In terms of your mental wellbeing, dancing can help with your memory and it can also help with your mental health. Exercise, including dancing, can help to release the feel-good hormones of serotonin and dopamine. These chemicals help to give us an overwhelming feeling of happiness and contentment. Music can also help to lift your mood and it is a great way to motivate yourself to keep exercising. The music that you play will of course depend on the type of dancing that you are doing and whether you are attending a class or simply dancing around your living room.