Featured Categories

How to Get a Body Like A Dancer

Having “the perfect body” has been the goal for many women since long before televisions and magazines occupied every household, office, and restaurant. However, the question then has to be asked as to who gets to decide what the ideal female body type is. There are thousands of weight loss

Programs, exercise plans, and diet pill out there, but do any of them really work? The key to losing weight and staying fit is all in the mindset. Recently, dancers have come into the spotlight for having desirable body types. The secret to their success is variety. Eating a variety of foods, and performing different workouts is a key component to keeping your body healthy and toned.

Dancing in itself is an amazing workout. Dedicating an hour a week to any local dance class can have a huge impact on personal health. The thing that is so great about dancing is that it combines cardio with muscle strengthening. Instead of spending an hour on the elliptical then an hour lifting weights, why not combine the two into a fun dance class? Other activities such as Zumba, Yoga, and Pilates are all perfect sources of exercise, because they all focus on strength and flexibility. One of the biggest mistakes women make while exercising is forgetting to stretch. Not only is it bad for your body not to stretch, but also sexy, sculpted bodies are achieved by strong, flexible muscles.

Losing weight doesn't have to be difficult. The biggest obstacles are primarily mental. Try looking at exercise in a new light. You aren’t going to the gym or to class to lose weight, moreover, to insure your body' longevity and health. It has been said a million times before, but all foods are truly ok in moderation. Depriving yourself of goodies you desperately crave is only setting yourself up to fail. Treats are okay sometimes, but try to find delicious, healthy snack options, like applesauce or fresh fruit, as well. However you choose to get your dancer’s body is fine as long as you feel good and are having fun.