Relationships June 5, 2018
Get your groove on and get six-pack abs in no time!
Even if you don’t consider yourself a dancer and the most dancing you do is in your room by yourself, you shouldn’t shy away from dance workout videos.
Although my favorite type of dancing is in my room, singing to Taylor Swift with my hairbrush, these dance workout videos will help you lose calories, have some fun and get your groove on. You can even do them with friends.
Whether you’re trying to be the next Beyonce or just have a groovy workout, trying one of these dance workouts is a great way to lose some serious calories.
This quick workout with Heather Graham of BeFit guides you through the moves you need to shake your body like a dancer while getting an effective core workout, not to mention an equal amount of cardio. This is a low-impact routine perfect for those just getting back into exercise. All level dancers can do this workout and get some abs while doing so.
With the fast-paced music and heavy cardio, this is a combination of dance and high-intensity interval training (HIIT). This 20-minute Zumba class will give you a full-body workout and cardio session in one. It’s complete with jumping, jabbing, kicking and more. No equipment is required, so get dancing! This one is great for seasoned exercisers since it takes quite a bit of endurance.
Dance with fitness star and Yogi Hemalaaya with this Bollywood Cardio workout. With a focus on cardio and getting your heart rate up, do this routine if you’re short on time or want to switch up your normal treadmill or elliptical game. Since this workout is fairly low-intensity, it’s great for beginners.
Dance with Susan Yabar and get some abs all at the same time. Since this workout really focuses on those abs, it’s important to have a strong core for this. Instead of going to the gym and doing sit-ups on the floor, get the same results by having fun dancing.
In just three minutes, you’ll be sweaty, your heart will be pumping and your muscles will be growing. If you’re a more experienced dancer, use this routine as a warmup to your workout. If you aren’t at a Britney Spears level just yet, it may be a bit more difficult for you to follow along but you can still give it a shot and have some fun with it.
In this high-energy, high-tempo routine, your heart rate will go up in just minutes. This is definitely a higher-level routine so if you find yourself struggling, start with one of the beginner routines and work your way up to it.
Tori is a dancer from Los Angeles. As she explains, you don’t need to be a dancer to take her classes so this is definitely a more beginner level routine. In just five minutes, Tori manages to work your booty, core, arms and legs. As a great intro workout, this low-impact routine requires no equipment so just find an empty space and get dancing.
While shorter workouts are definitely easier and less strenuous, you may need something a little longer to reach your fitness goals. This cardio dance workout with Pilates, hosted by famed health blogger Cassey Ho, founder of Blogilates, is longer and more intense, so you’ll get a good calorie-burning session in while learning some fun moves.
This workout with Chloe Bent is a full-length, 30-minute calorie burner that’s filled with dance moves that hit all the major muscle groups. Instead of jumping on the elliptical, work out the same muscles with a fun dance routine. After this workout, you’ll feel like your living room just became a stage for your new world tour. Take on this bodyweight routine at home when you need to spice up your cardio. Even if you’re a beginner, this is totally doable. This will be a great challenge for you.
Instructor Inés Aaranós leads this full 30-minute Zumba dance session on the beach. It’s fast-paced and without any breaks, leaving you no time to think about stopping. It’s also cardio-intensive but does feature some bodyweight strength moves to provide you with a well-rounded, full body workout.
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