Dancing Your Fats Away by Jacob Martyn - HTML preview

Chapter 7:

The Benefits of Fat Loss to Health

Synopsis

Many people, like you and me, live their life stressed and pressured  by family, friends, work and even the world itself. All people think of nowadays are the work that needs to be done and their deadlines. Too much stress can lead to poor health. Oftentimes, people tend to forget about their health and neglect the importance of exercise. There are a lot exercises that you can do, and one of the great exercises that will help you stay healthy and fit is dancing.

Why Dance

Dancing is considered to be as one of the recommended exercises and activities that will help a person’s mind and body become healthier. A person engaged in dancing will reap many benefits, such as enhanced physical agility and mental acuity. Dancing is a fun way to sweat out toxins and fats in your body, while improving an artistic skill set.

It doesn’t matter if you are young and old; dancing is enjoyed by everyone of any age. Take some time to observe people that are dancing. You will notice that these people have big smiles on their faces and some are even laughing while dancing. It’s because they are having fun while doing it.

There are a lot of advantages that you can get from dancing. The following are the health benefits that you can enjoy from dancing:

• It is good for your lungs and heart
• The muscles on your body will be strengthened
• It will make the bones stronger therefore minimizing the risk of osteoporosis
• It will maximize the body’s coordination and spatial awareness
• It increases confidence physically
• It improves mind and nervous system functionality
• Build up energy flow in the body
• Dancing can help reduce weight, will raise social outlook, and will increase self-esteem and overall well-being.

There are many types of dancing. These are jazz, Cuban, salsa, ballet, hip-hop and contemporary. No matter what form of dance you engage yourself, all of them offer equal benefits to the body. You can stick with the dancing genre that best fits your taste, lifestyle and abilities.

Why Lose Fat Now

Losing weight is not just about losing dress sizes; it is about losing fat to improve your BMI or Body Mass Index. It is also about improving your entire life in many significant ways. In fact, studies have proven that losing even just 5% of your body fat can provide the following benefits:

• Lowers high levels of cholesterol in the body
• Improves blood sugar regulation
• Reduces instances of body aches and pains
• Improves mobility
• Improves breathing
• Improves quality of sleep
• Reduces risks of sleep apnea
• Reduces risks of acquiring heart diseases such as angina
• Greatly reduces risks of sudden death caused by stroke or heart diseases

According to research, people who lost just 5% of their body fat have reported great improvements in their quality of life, including emotional health. The study also shows that depression and lethargy has been decreased, providing a more positive outlook to the subjects.