AUTHOR
JOANNE MANNING Joanne Manning is a physiotherapist at
Physiotec in Tarragindi . She had a highly successful dance career on Broadway before transitioning to a career in physiotherapy . Follow her on Instagram
@ physiotecdancephysiotherapy and connect with Joanne on
LinkedIn .
THE BENEFITS OF DANCE AT ANY AGE
Physiotherapist Joanne Manning shows us why dancing is great for our health .
Patients often ask me , “ What ’ s the best form of exercise ?”. The answer I usually give is “ the kind you enjoy ”. My reasoning is that if you enjoy doing something then it ’ s far more likely you ’ ll find the time to do it ( an opinion supported by research ). So , if hitting the treadmill isn ’ t your cup of tea , why not harness the benefits of dance ?
Dancing is great for fitness
Dance as exercise really is the allrounder when it comes to physical health benefits . Studies show dance classes are as good for you , if not better , than other forms of structured exercise . With so many types of dance available , you ’ re almost certain to find one you ’ ll enjoy . You can begin dancing at almost any age , so whether you ’ re five or 95 , interested in ballet or belly-dancing , tap or tango , read on and see how dancing can help improve your health and wellness !
Cardiovascular improvement
Most of us know that physical activity and getting our heart pumping can help improve the function of our heart and lungs .
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