Dance Fitness: Cumbia
Join Lina Telis, one of the UK's foremost dance fitness experts, as she brings to life the authenticity and tradition of Latin and World Dance. With core Latin moves and songs, Lina's motto is "no judging, just loving!" Embark on a global journey with Lina, as she incorporates the best high-energy Spanish, Latin, and World music into her classes.
This course is designed to get participants moving while having a great time. Together, we will explore the fundamentals of international rhythms, delight in music from various decades and origins, and dance to each one with abandon, as if nobody is watching.
Prepare for surprises in every class! Expect a touch of history, a multitude of steps, flavours, and variations that will enable all participants to connect with their bodies, enhance their coordination, improve their balance, and boost their cardio ability.
Discover the magic of Cumbia in this 6-week course.
Resources
Dance Fitness Cumbia Course OutlineAerobic Cardiovascular Exercise
Benefits of aerobic exercise, a cardiovascular activity, include:
- Improving cardiovascular fitness
- Improving physical function
- Preventing functional decline
- Improving cognitive function
- Preventing cognitive decline
- Reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression
- Improving sleep.
WHO recommends that all adults should get 30 to 60 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise at least 5 times a week; or 15 to 30 minutes of vigorous-intensity exercise at least 5 times a week. If you are new to any exercise, start by doing small amounts and adjust how much you do based on your fitness and strength levels.
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Dancing
Benefits of dancing, a varied multicomponent and cardiovascular exercise, include:
- Improving balance
- Improving strength
- Improving mobility
- Improving flexibility
- Improving endurance
- Maintaining cognition
- Improving sleep
- Reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression
- Improving functional ability
- Preventing falls.
WHO recommends that people 65 years or older should aim to do multicomponent exercise at least 3 times a week. If you are new to any exercise, start by doing small amounts and adjust how much you do based on your fitness and strength levels.
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