Listening to music with a fast tempo does often make the body go 'sway'. Dancing is one activity that is often considered as a hobby. Besides being able to give satisfaction, dancing can also improve the physical, mental, and emotional health of the body. Reporting from Healthline, here are the benefits of dancing:
Physical
- Improve heart health. Dance is one of the sports activities that can boost your heart rate, the same as when you do other cardio exercises. Every adult is recommended to do dancing or aerobics at least 75 - 150 minutes per week.
- Improve body balance and strength. According to professional dancer Jonathan Tylicki, dancing is one form of physical fitness that combines all the movements in the body. The movements produced when dancing can not only increase strength but also improve body balance.
Mental
- Improve cognitive function. There are several studies that have shown that dancing can maintain, even improve the ability to think. According to experts, this happens because dancing can improve the performance of the brain that controls memory and skills.
- Sharpen your brain's ability. Unlike other physical activities, dancing requires you to stay focused on constant movement changes. You also have to remember the whole movement set. Therefore, dancing is a good mental exercise to train your mindset, regardless of your age.
Emotional
- Can be used as a social activity. Joining a dancing club might be your choice to build a social soul within you. Besides being able to socialize, this can also improve your emotional health.
- Enhances 'mood'. Dancing is believed to be an 'escape' to reduce stress, anxiety, and depression. Active movement in dancing is believed to improve both mental and emotional health.
Text by Anggie Triana
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Source(s):
- Healthline - 8 Benefits of Dance (2019). https://www.healthline.com/health/fitness-exercise/benefits-of-dance, May 13, 2019.