Thursday, May 23, 2013

Ballroom Instruction The Good And The Bad

By Kathryn Neal


Many people do not get enough aerobic exercise and ballroom instruction can solve this. Dancing can improve both your mental state and your physical health. At the same time there are things you should consider. A doctor should clear you for physical exercise before beginning any exercise program. Also, some studios and instructors have taken in the elderly and you should watch for these red flags.

A key benefit of aerobic exercise is that it boosts your oxygen intake. However, it is also a great way of making your muscles strong and your heart functions stronger. Overdoing exercise can cause numerous problems and completely negate the good effects of aerobics. Just take it slow and naturally and listen to your body.

One great low impact workout is dancing. It includes the well known aerobic benefits but carries less risk of injury. It gives both your body and your mind a great workout. It helps with memory because you must do the dance steps in a particular order.

Ballroom dancing is one of the most popular dances today. Most people like to go with a partner and people dance both for social reasons and also competitive ones. Ballroom instruction is available in nearly every city and can help to ensure you get all of the benefits of dance.

The majority of people that take ballroom dance lessons are elderly. This brings up health considerations and a doctor should always be consulted before starting lessons. He can let you know if there are any restrictions or if you are clear to take ballroom instruction. It is very important to keep his precautions in mind and not to stop any medications. If you have heart problems you should be especially careful when exercising.

Most studios and instructors are honest but some are not. The elderly are particularly vulnerable and some studios and instructors have exploited this fact. They manipulate emotions to draw them into a relationship so they can get more money. Some of the signs are pressure to spend more money and inappropriate attention by instructors.

The best way to avoid being scammed is to be honest with yourself. Most people will never be good enough to win legitimate competitions. If someone is telling you that you are the best dancer ever and at the same time trying to get you to sign multiple, expensive contracts then they may be scammers. It is ok to enjoy their interest but do not become their victim. If you do though, make sure that you press charges. You may not only get your money back but also help someone else. Do not let shame stand in the way of doing the right thing.

Ballroom instruction is a great exercise for nearly every age and level of health. The key to start slowly and not overdo it. It is equally vital that you know yourself, your strengths and your weaknesses. Remember that this is a business and these are businessmen; do not become a victim to a fraudster.




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