7 Health Benefits For Senior Citizens Who Take Line Dancing Instructions

Line Dancing is the Second Most Popular Thing Seniors Like to Do!

Line dancing is very popular among Senior Citizens. It's fun, there is great camaraderie among the Seniors, and you don't need a partner, and it's an easy way to stay healthy, both mentally and physically.

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An Activity Director at a Retirement/Convalescent Home in California told me that line dancing is only second in popularity to square dancing and only because square dancing is an older form of dancing and more Seniors are familiar with it. Also, many Seniors were in square dance clubs and went to meetings each week when they were younger.

7 Health Benefits For Senior Citizens Who Take Line Dancing Instructions

At almost any class in line dance instructions, you will see many Seniors. There are several dances suitable for people with limited mobility, such as  "Tush Push", "Electric Slide", "Country Walkin'", "Dancin' with You" and the ever beautiful, "Waltz Across Texas", which I love to do to Collin Raye's "Dreamin' My Dreams of You." There is even a "sit down" tongue-in-cheek line dance by Knox Rhine called "Take A Break" which doesn't even need music! Most classes feature easy line dances as well as more advanced.

Health Benefits

The health benefits of line dancing are obvious. Everyone benefits from exercise and line dancing is so much fun, it doesn't seem like exercise. I read a report that said that people who line dance could possibly live an extra ten years. This may or may not be true, but it's certainly something to consider.

Here is a list of some of the health benefits you will enjoy if you line dance on a regular basis:
* Cardiovascular and muscular strength and flexibility become better;

* High blood pressure, high cholesterol levels and high triglyceride levels, as well as high blood sugar levels can all improve;

* Coordination improves as you work through the different movements;

* Lung capacity can increase;

* Bone strength can increase; bone loss can be stopped or slowed down

* Help with weight control - half an hour of continuous line dancing can burn an average of 300 calories

* The social aspects of  line dancing are obvious. Your sense of well-being and the camaraderie you have with the other dancers is wonderful for your health.

Line Dance Videos are available everywhere

There are many line dance DVDs and videos that Seniors can purchase and use to practice in the privacy of their homes. This is especially good if they are shy about going to a regular class or don't have a class in their community that teaches line dancing for seniors.

Scooter Lee and Jo Thompson

The lovely and talented singer/songwriter Scooter Lee has many classes targeted towards Seniors through her non-profit organization, Dancing for the Dream®, which she started with choreographer Jo Thompson.

As popular as her music was for line dancing, at first Scooter Lee didn't line dance herself, even after being diagnosed with numerous health issues and being overweight.  Finally, after learning to eat right, exercise, and create good habits in her life with positive thinking and positive people, she included line dancing in her routine for good health.  Though the damage to her joints and organs was not reversible, Lee started to pay attention to her own health, eventually losing approximately 150 pounds in five years.

Where to Find Classes for Line Dancin' Fun

You can find many classes for line dance instructions just for Senior Citizens at Community Centers, Parks and Recreation Departments, and Church Groups all over America, as well as at classes at dance studios.

If you live in the Eastern part of America, check out the classes available through Step In the Name of Life(TM).  They have classes in at least 32 cities.  Jamie Gant started the first group in Florida so his grandmother would have a place to go to line dance for her health.  After going with her, he was ready to start classes for everyone.  Their goal:  Stepping Away Diabetes, High Cholesterol, High Blood Pressure & More(TM).

7 Health Benefits For Senior Citizens Who Take Line Dancing Instructions

The Many Benefits Of Being A Lawyer

People of a certain generation tended to view the profession of law with a certain degree of awe and respect. Take the example of my father who was an avid fan of Perry Mason; he was fascinated by the idea that his daughter could one day become a lawyer one and unmask the criminals in the court of law. What is it about being a lawyer that attracts the best and the brightest talent?

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A common misperception towards lawyers in general, not just in the USA but also all over the world, is that younger lawyers are usually not to be trusted with complicated cases. We often tend to gravitate towards older lawyers because we see them as more experienced. People will typically start trusting a young lawyer as he starts earning some credibility from winning some cases. Thus a newbie in the legal profession may proceed a bit slow in the beginning of his career, but after a few success and wins, his career starts gathering momentum

The Many Benefits Of Being A Lawyer

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The Many Benefits Of Being A Lawyer

Benefits of Pole Dancing

Pole dancing itself is a sport and a skill. It incorporates gymnastic, ballet and modern dance movements around a polished pole. There are endless varieties of tricks that can be performed in a choreographed dance routine. You will be able to learn many of the pole skills through practice. The movements include spins, climbs, static poses and body inverts. The pole dancer may add some floor work and sexy filler moves that complete the dance routine.

There are 3 main styles when it comes to learning the art of pole. These consist of exotic dance, empowerment and pole fitness. People decide to take up pole dance for different reasons. You should try all the different varieties to find out which of the genres you prefer.

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Exotic dance is what some people will probably think of when they first hear about pole dancing. This is sometimes the sleazy image that comes to mind but this is not necessarily the case. It does make some women feel 'sexy' and they will want to keep some form of exotic dancing involved in their pole dance routine. It has evolved from something performed in a strip related environment but it has developed into a form of art. This type of dancing can be 'beautiful' to watch. Some performances have even been likened to a gliding swan.

Benefits of Pole Dancing

Many women have experienced empowerment though practising the art of pole. It can provide emotional benefits like an increased feeling of self confidence and provide an all over feeling of well being. It can make you feel stronger, taller and confident.

It is now a recognised form of exercise. It is used as an aerobic workout and for both strength and toning. Participants can expect toning from head to toe and an increase in muscle definition all over especially in the arms, thighs and buttocks. For those interested in statistics, a good session can burn up to 400 calories an hour. That's the equivalent of two Mars Bars.

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The feedback we have received, particularly from those who have never tried it before, is that it is a much more enjoyable way of keeping fit and burning calories than the dreaded treadmill or the exercise bike. It encourages active participation, burns calories but most importantly, it's great fun!

There is evidence to suggest pole dancing and fitness can have an effect on psychological processes as well physical ones. It is known that physical exertion has a positive effect on the sensory areas of the brain, causing it to release endorphins and Serotonin. These are hormones which give you feelings of happiness and some feelings of euphoria. They are also known as the body's own natural painkillers.

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Benefits of Pole Dancing

Health Benefits of Line Dancing

When people think about their next workout, line dancing is usually not the first thing that comes to mind. In fact, most people have probably never been line dancing and cannot imagine how it would benefit them. The truth is that there are many health benefits of this activity for those who are willing to give it a shot.

Although it is not particularly strenuous, line dancing does help burn calories. Just fifteen minutes of this form of dancing burns seventy-five calories without even breaking a sweat. Over the period of a year, if someone line dances daily, they will burn over twenty-seven thousand calories and lose about eight pounds just from dancing. That is not too shabby for an activity that is so much fun and so easy to do.

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In addition to being good for the body, line dancing also has benefits for the mind. In fact, it can actually play a part in preventing mental illnesses. A recent study in the New England Journal of Medicine reported that people who dance at least two times a week were less likely to develop dementia.

Health Benefits of Line Dancing

Another little realized benefit of this popular form of dancing is that it can help improve memory. Many people suffer from poor memories and one of the best ways to help is to engage in activities that force them to use their memory. Line dancing requires people to remember dance steps and combinations, so they are exercising their memories every time they step on the dance floor.

Line dancing may bring to mind images of cowboys and barnyard square dances, but there is far more to it than that. It is a great workout for both the mind and the body and it can also help improve memory skills. Line dancers can benefit from all of these perks while enjoying a fun activity that the whole family can participate in together.

Health Benefits of Line Dancing