{"id":7036,"date":"2019-11-02T15:05:52","date_gmt":"2019-11-02T19:05:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/valparaiso\/?p=7036"},"modified":"2019-11-13T15:14:49","modified_gmt":"2019-11-13T20:14:49","slug":"latin-dancing-is-not-only-fun-but-also-a-great-workout","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/valparaiso\/blog\/featured\/latin-dancing-is-not-only-fun-but-also-a-great-workout\/","title":{"rendered":"Latin Dancing Is Not Only Fun, But Also a Great Workout!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/pearland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/126\/2019\/11\/40962672_2142936466026205_7655004586293329920_n.jpg\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-7132 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/pearland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/126\/2019\/11\/40962672_2142936466026205_7655004586293329920_n-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a>The quick steps, high energy and engaging beats of Latin dancing make it a great choice for adults interested in having fun and getting in shape.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Long commutes and busy work schedules put exercise at the bottom of many of our to-do lists. If given the choice between hitting the gym or binge-watching the new crime drama, many Americans choose the sofa. Exercising doesn\u2019t have to be a drag. Set your weights down, hop off the treadmill and try some <strong>Latin dancing at our Valparaiso dance studio!<\/strong> You will soon learn how <strong>Latin dancing is a great way to burn fat, lose weight and increase metabolism.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/pearland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/126\/2019\/11\/dance-661553_1920.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-7134 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/pearland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/126\/2019\/11\/dance-661553_1920-196x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"196\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a>Latin dancing, which is known for its passionate rhythms, typically refers to five popular dances that originated from Central America, South America and the Caribbean. The\u00a0cha-cha, jive, paso doble, rumba and samba are easy and fun dances to learn with a partner. The salsa originated in Eastern Cuba and is another Latin favorite, easily recognized for its gyrating hip movements and classic melody. Many Latin dances were traditionally performed during cultural celebrations and social gatherings.<\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hhs.gov\/fitness\/be-active\/physical-activity-guidelines-for-americans\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">U.S. Department of Health and Human Services<\/a>\u00a0recommends adults exercise for 30 minutes, approximately five times per week, to maintain a healthy lifestyle<strong>. Thirty minutes of salsa dancing burns approximately 400 calories \u2014 that\u2019s the same number of calories you burn cycling on a stationary bike at the gym.<\/strong> In addition to burning calories, Latin dancing improves muscle tone and increases flexibility. Zumba, a high-intensity, interval workout, was inspired by traditional Latin ballroom dances. Despite the high energy of the salsa and cha-cha, <strong>Latin ballroom dancing is a low-impact workout that safely improves endurance and heart health.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/pearland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/126\/2019\/11\/argentine-tango-2079964_1920.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-7133 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/pearland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/126\/2019\/11\/argentine-tango-2079964_1920-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/a>If you don\u2019t have a samba partner, don\u2019t despair! We will always match you up with one of our instructors<strong>. Dancing is great exercise, but it\u2019s also a social event<\/strong>. Fred Astaire Dance Studios provide personal instruction from a trainer or group lessons that give you the opportunity to meet new individuals who share a passion for dance.<\/p>\n<p>Latin dancing\u2019s rich heritage and social atmosphere make it a great exercise option on your path to physical fitness. Call our Fred Astaire Dance Studios &#8211; Valparaiso to find out how you can enjoy learning popular Latin dance moves.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; The quick steps, high energy and engaging beats of Latin dancing make it a great choice for adults interested in having fun and getting in shape. Long commutes and busy work schedules put exercise at the bottom of many of our to-do lists. 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