Best Exercise is Dancing

Thank you for the BR. No I haven't tried the Just Dance tape. This is the first that I am hearing of it. I don't now if it is available out here but if not I could order online. It really sounds great. If I had to look down to place my feet in time to the beat of the music then I would just trip and probably damage myself. I have slacked off lately as am really tired but have to make an effort. Four weeks to lose 10 lbs wonder if I can make it? I would look so much better in the outfit I am wearing for my daughter's wedding

Me too!!! I don't have grandkids..but sometimes I dance with the Dobermans. One is really good at spinning around in a circle. I do U-tube too..one of my fav is Acky breaky heart. Around Christmas it's alwayts Feliz Navidad. I also do Wii. It takes so long though. I try to do 390 calories (potato chips) and it takes over an hour. Often I put on free run and turn the channel and watch the news. I do a few yoga exercises (6) and some of the Balance and training plus, and aerobics. I am thinking of getting the Just Dance tape. Do you have it?? I have the mat with drawn dance steps but I don't like it.

You can do it but you will have to be very very strict with yourself. That's little over 2 pounds a week and possible, but you will have to put up with some hunger and exercise more I think. I do a 'protein day' every Monday. It always helps with any weekend splurging. It's all protein, all day. Can't overeat, but it seems to help me a lot. Protein I rely on is hard boiled eggs, milk, chicken patty, hamburger patty, milk, cottage cheese and lots and lots of water. Which I drink anyway. No fruit or veggies. It's not fun but one day a week is doable. Good luck and congrats on the upcoming wedding. My daughter is getting married in a year plus..lol they plan ahead. She was just engaged.

I did see that they have exercises for the older people and those who have bad knees. You just do the jmps and leaps, but I suppose you have to work longer. Anyway I will see if it is in our Showcase Ca store in our Mall. I can get teh OBX and 10 minute trainer, but figure with what I have to lose, and my short waist, 10 min is not enough. I will have to find out some more dance moves and walk a bit more.

I've been away few weeks so this is late...sorry ..I do hope you continue to exercise..it's soooo good for you (and me and everyone!!)

I had to look up Turbo Fire that is a little too intense for me. I think your idea of making up dance moves is great. That will make the exercise even more interesting. I do that too, but I am sure not on the skill level as good as you. I just mess around. I understand about the knee, but that is the beauty of making up your own exercises. You just avoid knee moves. Walking is awesome and housekeeping is also a good exercise. Sometimes I watch TV while cleaning up or I put on music I like.

Yeah, especially if your dancing with a group you will not get tired easily.Aside from the fun and enjoyment we get through dancing it also helps in losing unwanted weights.

True..and I especially like how it helps make you feel soooooo good. It can lift you out of a sad mood into a happy one.

The neat part is depending on your mood, you can do any dance to any music and still receive the benefits of exercising!

Wow..you really get a work out..good for you~!!!

I have tried belly dancing..I have tape and have used it. It is so much harder then it looks, and I agree it relly gives one great work out!!!

Me too!!! That’s kind of what made me start dancing almost everyday. I had no problem keeping my fit when I was in school and also in my 20's. As I started thinking about it, I remembered I was dancing every weekend. There were constantly parties. So I decided I can dance in place and get exercise. I started with Richard Simmons Dancing to the Oldies but they didn't keep my interest as much as other songs. Now I just set my timer and dance around.

I think so too!! Just listening to the music is uplifting and moving around is good for the circulation and can be a terrific cardio work out You are correct, it doesn't matter what shape one is in or what age. There is some movement with some part of your body anyone can do. I even do sit ups in bed sometimes. I dance around in bed and also when on a car trip. Just moving it the point. Keep dancing!!

Martial arts is an excellent work out!! That's as good as dancing if not better. I dance in private most of the time. I am alone and just put on music that I like and dance in place or move around the room. Sometimes I put on a Strauss Waltz and waltz around the room. By myself. It feels good. Try it. No one sees you and you can just have fun and feel so good afterward. Your martial arts is also a wonderful form of exercise. What kind do you do?? Walking is absolutely one of the best exercises.

You could do both..I like badminton too but don't have the opportunity to play very often.

I totally agree with you. The benefits of any exercise are good, and dancing has even more benefits than some other routine exercises that can easily become boring.

Plus with dancing the music makes you feel good and can actually lift your mood. Keep dancing