Aero-dance to stay fit

A perfect fitness activity that combines exercise and fun is aero-dancing. Providing one with double benefits of a workout as well as dance, aero-dancing is ideal for people who want to break away from the monotony of their routine exercise sessions.
The basic requirement for a person to aero-dance is to have a love for rhythm. High on tempo, this powerful activity is vigorous and fast paced.The format includes a 15 to 20 minute warm-up session using aerobic exercises that ensures that every muscle in the body is in action. This is followed by an intense and choreographed dance session. It is a complete body workout in which different muscle groups in the body are exercised.
Dance trainer Purvi Mundada says, “Aero-dancing has a lot of benefits. Being vigorous, it works wonders for people who want to lose weight as it scores high in burning calories. A 45-minute session can help one shed a minimum of 200 calories which can rise up to even 500, if you can keep up your stamina throughout. The number of calories you burn also depends on the intensity of the act.
So, it is vital in increasing stamina and also speed. Most importantly, it is very good for the heart as it is a great blood pumping exercise that benefits the body and the brain.” Aero-dancing is also a good option for people who want to try out a different activity and also exercise. It also increases your speed as a dancer.
While dance forms like hip-hop or jazz too can be used for aero-dancing, Bollywood style best suits this act. Mundada adds, “As Bollywood music is freestyle that has shades of everything like western, folk or jazz, it combines very well with the steps used in aerobics. Also, people who do not have a background in dance can identify with it easily. Hence, it becomes easier for them to follow the steps as they have already seen the actors dancing to them.” Aero-dance can also train one to be a performer and do stage shows. Theme shows of aero-dancing using props like bands, rings or plates are very popular.
A great stress-buster as well, aero-dancing lends a healthy glow to your face as the body sheds harmful toxins through sweat. So, enjoy this fun activity while you get fitter.