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Can Latin dance really play a role in losing weight?
Of course, Latin dance is a kind of dance art that focuses on exercising shoulders, abdomen, waist and buttocks. There are hundreds of muscles such as rectus abdominis, oblique abdominis, oblique abdominis, erector spinae, latissimus dorsi, etc. Since 1960s, many researchers have studied the physiological and psychological effects of sports dance. On average, each Latin dance has 160- 180 times of waist twisting, and the highest heart rate of women can reach 197 times per minute, and that of men can reach 2 10 times per minute. About the energy metabolism above 8.5, it is equivalent to the heat consumed by athletes to complete an 800-meter competition, which is greater than that of tennis and badminton. The effect of reducing fat can be imagined.

From the physiological, psychological and social point of view, Latin dance is one of the best high-oxygen sports. Not only is it fun and free, but the biggest advantage is that it is always done with others. Thousands of people are enjoying the benefits of Latin dance, which can be summarized as follows:

Benefits to the body

Cardiovascular aspect: Latin dance can increase the heart rate from 80 beats per minute to 120 beats, and some even more. Its efficacy is equivalent to any physical training or aerobic exercise, which can enhance the strength and endurance of the heart.

Muscle elasticity: Latin dance makes the muscle use perfectly combined. It mixes isometric contraction and stretching of muscles, and can train beautiful and elastic muscles.

Joints: According to medical reports, the best way to avoid early arthritis and treat joint discomfort is to use joints moderately. Latin dance can make the neck, shoulders, elbows, hips, knees, ankles and other joints of the whole body get effective exercise.

Spine: Latin dance often, the curved spine can be corrected, and disc herniation can be prevented and treated.

Respiratory system: Many studies show that intense Latin dance can make the lungs strong and increase oxygen intake, rapidly increase the heart rhythm and then decrease, and strong heart and lungs can prevent SARS more effectively.

Facial lines: Latin dancers are mostly busy smiling and can't see ugly lines on their faces.

Thin abdomen: people's abdomen is generally not easy to move. Latin dance, vigorous pelvic shaking and crotch twisting are the most effective ways to deal with the fat on the small belly, and the weight loss effect is remarkable, which is incomparable to other sports.

Psychological benefits

Self-esteem: Latin dance makes others sit up and take notice, and makes you have a deeper self-worth discovery.

Confidence: Many Latin dancers have experienced stage fright and shyness. It is one of America's top ten fears. By dancing Latin dance, they gradually overcome timidity and fear, and cultivate self-confidence and self-improvement. Respond to numerous tests and challenges with firm confidence and perseverance.

Easy socializing: Comfortable and easy socializing is one of the four personal needs. Dancing makes you better at interpersonal relationships and improves your interpersonal skills and public relations skills.

Relaxation: Facing the great pressure of work and life, people's spirit is always in a state of tension and depression. Dance a few dances in the melodious and passionate dance music, enjoy the free and happy time and adjust your psychology.

Latin dance is an activity suitable for all ages and beneficial to people of all ages.