Easy Fitness

You’re trying to work out, and that’s great! But has it become a kinda boring same ol’ routine? You need to keep working out consistently to lose weight and stay fit, and the key to working out consistently is adding some variety and –gasp—trying to have some fun. And is there anyone reading this that doesn’t agree that dancing can be a whole lot more fun than run-walking on that treadmill day after day?   LIKE BlackDoctor.org on Facebook! Get Your Daily Medicine…For LIFE! Why Dance? Toning up with a dancing workout can target key trouble spots like your abs and thighs–all while burning anywhere from 300 to 400 calories per hour (or more, depending on the tempo). The best part: While classes are available at many gyms and dance studios, you can get your groove on with a home workout right in your own living room (Dance-inspired workout DVDs are great fitness tools as well). So, to help you get you started, we’ve broken down five fun dance routines that’ll make you forget you’re evenexercising. Dance 1: Salsa Named for the Spanish word for sauce, this fast, spicy dance style is known for being both sultry and playful. Tip: Wear a skirt to accentuate the back-and-forth hip movements-it’ll help you keep rhythm so you get the most out of this core workout. What it works: Obliques What to wear: Dancing heels or flats, dance skirt, fitted tank Starter steps: 1. Stand facing forward with your feet together, holding your arms just above waist level. 2. Keeping your knees loose, rock your weight to the ball of your left foot. 3. Return left foot to center, then do the same with your right foot and keep repeating. Dance 2: Hip Hop Now’s your chance to test your skills–and get a killer dancing workout while you’re at it. This urban dance style is all about bold, powerful muscle movements that tone all over, making it a worthwhile addition to your home workout routine. What it works: Glutes What to wear: Tennis or aerobic sneakers, loose pants, fitted tank or sports bra,open hoodie. Starter steps: 1. Stand with your hip-width apart, facing forward. 2. Move your right foot out to the side until you’re in a squatting position. As your knees bend, lift your arms up in front of your chest. 3. Pop up out of squatting position, placing most of your weight on your right foot. Move your arms from your chest down to your waist as though you were doing a tricep pull-down. 4. Repeat for left foot and continue back and forth.