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When I don't feel like working out, like follow my structured work out, I just dance and dance for like an hour, that burns calories and put me in such a good mood!

- Submitted by IVONNEALDANAL 9/7/2010 in Exercise | 17 Comments

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DIVALICIOUS7 9/7/2010 6:41:00 PM

I rather dance than do" aerobic" classes any day rock on!!

NMYHILL 9/7/2010 1:29:00 PM

Very encouraging idea! As a matter of fact the typical exercise routine may become boring. Therefore, once it starts to cool down for the Fall into the Winter, start stepping with Wii or the new Xbox Dance Dance Revolution.

BABYBARNEY 11/20/2012 3:35:00 PM

Oh yeah!!! Music & creative movement equals dance...let your body be your guide...warmth & happiness will follow!!!

Sandi

CJLOVELY1 11/22/2012 7:19:00 AM

I use to love to dance and would find myself moved by music. However, I have become so immobile that I had forgotten about how in shape I was when I was dancing not to mention how happy and free I felt. Thanks for the reminder it seems like I finally have something to get me off my behind.

GINGERVISTA 11/21/2012 8:07:00 PM

Don't know if I could do it that long, just by myself, but going out dancing....oh YEAH!

LEANMEAN2 11/21/2012 5:33:00 AM

Thanks for sharing.

SUPER_ACE115 11/21/2012 12:39:00 AM

Great tip! I love dancing around the house with my 2 year old.

FRANCES-AGAPE 11/20/2012 6:04:00 PM

I do too sometimes - when I am ALONE

I have NO RHYTHM and 2 LEFT FEET
so I am a sight to behold

But it is FUUNNNNNN !!!

ANYTHING to get MOVING

Have a Wonderful Wednesday

BLESSINGS!

MARYHENNIG 11/20/2012 3:09:00 PM

Sounds like fun. Thanks.

PYNETREE 11/20/2012 2:28:00 PM

Dance wins ! This is a great idea!

WHERERMY62KEYS 11/20/2012 1:40:00 PM

DANCE WINS HANDS DOWN

HYATTI1 11/20/2012 11:18:00 AM

Great suggestion - I wish I could move enough to dance, unfortunately I can't so I do what I can do. Thanks for the recommendation though.

MOWINELADY 11/20/2012 9:38:00 AM

thanks I also like to dance

MISSILENE 11/20/2012 9:34:00 AM

I also love to dance. I did it a few weeks ago at a dinnner and was sick for 3 days with body pain. I had not danced like that for 17 years...ugh but it was worth it.

CANADIANNEE 9/10/2010 8:18:00 AM

I've always hated aerobics because I'm so uncoordinated, but who cares if I'm out of step dancing in my livingroom right? Thanks for the suggestion!

VICIOUS421 9/8/2010 3:51:00 AM

I think I will try that too!!!!

HEATHSMOM 9/7/2010 2:29:00 PM

I completely agree with that! There are times I just stand in the living room and dance to SIRUS radio! You can burn quite a few calories and its not the standard work out! Great suggestion.

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