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Put on Your Dancing Shoes


Whether you salsa, waltz or swing, you’re burning calories, revving up your heart rate and spending time with your partner, all of which can lead to a healthier heart. An average 150-pound adult burns approximately 150 calories in 30 minutes of moderate dancing. There are other benefits, too. Studies show that learning dance steps can help prevent dementia.

Source: AARP.

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britdavis's picture

Who would have thought that

Who would have thought that dancing could burn so many calories! I personally love to dance, so this is great news to hear! Thanks for sharing.

ltownsend's picture

I came across this tip from

I came across this tip from reading the September issue of the Sister to Sister newsletter.  Great information in there, and it always connects me to stories and tips in the website that I've never seen.  Awesome, thanks!

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