Salsa Dancing Burns Calories

[noel conrad]

Experts agree that dancing salsa can burn up to 10 calories per
minute. But best of all, salsa dancing is easy to do. It's an
excellent workout exercise that combines aerobic and anaerobic
training.
Let me explain the difference between the two... Aerobic -
Specifically refers to the use of the same large muscle group,
rhythmically, for a period of 15 to 20 minutes or longer while
maintaining 60-80% of your maximum heart rate. Basically it's doing an
activity for a long period of time at low intensity. Activities using
aerobic exercise include jogging, swimming, walking, biking and cross-
country skiing. Anaerobic - Anaerobic activity refers to activities
that are short in duration and high in intensity. Some anaerobic
activities include: weight lifting, sprinting, racquetball, downhill
skiing, softball, soccer and football. Its high intensity and works
the muscles quickly and rigorously. Aerobic refers to air or oxygen.
To easily remember the difference between aerobic and anaerobic
exercise just think that since aerobic is air or oxygen, that these
types of activities should allow you to speak while performing the
activity without gasping for air. If you are gasping for air during
your activity you are most likely working anaerobically - which means
faster, harder and at a higher intensity.
The continual movement of the salsa dance style steadily burns
calories but also tones the body - most specifically the legs. But not
only does it tone the body but it also adds strength to muscles
without the high impact of most other exercises like weight training
or running.
Salsa is also an excellent exercise choice because it combines
individual dance routines that can also be paired up with a partner.
Actually, salsa dancing can be practiced alone and then adding a
partner for added excitement. The social charm that partnered salsa
dancing has is very appealing.
A night of dancing is an excellent workout. If you are just learning
to salsa dance you most likely will be working anaerobically. But as
you advance to quicker salsa movements that are more complex like the
professional salsa dancers twirling through the air with jumps and
intense spins requiring strength, you will most likely be working your
body anaerobically. This means that your muscles are working at a high
intensity level.
In general, salsa dancing is an excellent workout. You'll get fit,
more toned and look better but also have fun while you're doing it!
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