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By: Kenn Kihiu

Most everyone knows about the importance of cardiovascular activity, but not everyone is getting as much exercise as they should. Cardio in particular is important for improving the health of your heart, helping you burn fat and lose weight if you need to, and giving your body a jump start so it burns more calories throughout the day.

If you don't exercise because you think you'll have to join an expensive gym and spend all your free time around hard bodies, think again. You can get a wonderful cardio workout without taking a lot of time out of your busy day, and you don't even have to leave your house.

Dancing is the ultimate exercise for busy people because it can be done almost anywhere, from your living room to your favorite dance club. Moving to the rhythm of the music doesn't really feel like exercise, but doing the right moves can work your whole body and give you that feeling of having worked hard even though you were having fun doing it.

Dancing is easy on the body compared to running or other cardiovascular activities you might have tried, and it can strengthen your muscles as well as your bones, which is good insurance against fractures in the future.

Using dance as exercise is great for any group of people. You can dance alone in your living room or work out with your kids or a few friends. You won't even feel like you're working out because you're enjoying the music, but you can burn as many calories as you would running or riding a bike.

So many people shy away from exercise because they think it has to be boring. I'm here to tell you that you can have the time of your life while working out. Moving to the music will get you laughing and smiling as well as sweating and shrinking.

Dance exercise can improve your self image and confidence levels, as well as your balance, coordination and heart health. You don't need any special equipment or skills to dance—anyone can do it. So put on your dancing shoes for the most fun you've ever had while working out.

About the Author: Kenn Kihiu is a fitness expert and the creator of DanceX Fun Dance Exercise Workout DVD’s for both adults and kids. To learn more about Kenn or DanceX visit http://www.dancexfitness.com

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