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The Benefits of Dance Fitness: A Fun and Effective Home Workout

The Benefits of Dance Fitness: A Fun and Effective Home Workout

If you’re looking for a fun, engaging, and effective way to stay fit, dance fitness might be the perfect solution. Unlike traditional workouts that can feel repetitive, dance fitness combines energetic music with dynamic movements to create an exciting experience.

For example, some of the latest songs that have been added to the PlyoJam Dance Fitness catalogue are: APT by ROSÉ & Bruno Mars and Abracadabra by Lady Gaga! Talk about motivating.

Whether you join an online workout or follow a routine from the comfort of your living room, dance fitness is an excellent way to achieve your fitness goals while having fun.

Why Choose Dance Fitness?

Dance fitness is a fantastic alternative to standard home workouts because it offers a full-body workout without the monotony of repetitive exercises. It incorporates elements of cardio, strength training, and flexibility, making it a comprehensive fitness option for people of all levels. Here are some key benefits:

1. Burns Calories and Boosts Cardiovascular Health

One of the biggest benefits of dance fitness is its ability to help you burn calories and improve heart health. Cardio dance workouts keep your heart rate elevated, promoting cardiovascular endurance and helping you shed excess weight. Depending on the intensity, you can burn anywhere from 300 to 600 calories per hour, making it an efficient way to reach your fitness goals.

2. Enhances Mood and Reduces Stress

Exercise is a natural mood booster, and dance fitness takes this to the next level with upbeat music and rhythmic movements. The combination of movement and music releases endorphins, the body’s natural feel-good hormones, which help reduce stress and anxiety. A home workout that doubles as a stress reliever? Yes, please!

3. Improves Coordination and Flexibility

Unlike some traditional home fitness routines that focus solely on strength or endurance, dance fitness improves coordination, balance, and flexibility. The varied movements challenge your body in new ways, helping you develop better control over your muscles while increasing your overall range of motion.

4. Accessible Anytime, Anywhere

One of the best things about dance fitness is its accessibility. You don’t need an expensive gym membership or special equipment—just a little space and an internet connection. There are countless online workout programs available, from beginner-friendly routines to advanced cardio dance workouts. PlyoJam Dance Fitness offers hundreds of workouts in their On Demand library. You can select from beginner, intermediate and advanced, along with checking out which songs are on the playlist. Whether you follow a structured program or freestyle to your favorite songs, you can enjoy the benefits of dance fitness whenever it fits your schedule.

5. Encourages Consistency and Long-Term Commitment

One of the biggest challenges of maintaining a workout routine is staying consistent. Traditional workouts can feel like a chore, leading to burnout or loss of motivation. Dance fitness, on the other hand, feels more like a dance party than a workout, making it easier to stay committed. When you enjoy what you’re doing, you’re more likely to stick with it long-term. In fact, one of PlyoJam’s tag lines is “Train Like an Athlete, and Dance Like a Pop Star!”

6. Suitable for All Fitness Levels

Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned fitness enthusiast, dance fitness offers modifications for all levels. Many online workout platforms provide step-by-step guidance, allowing you to start slow and build up your endurance over time. This makes dance fitness an inclusive and adaptable workout option for everyone.

7. Social Connection and Community Support

Even though home workouts are often done alone, online dance fitness communities create a sense of connection and support. Many programs offer live classes, social media groups, and virtual challenges that allow you to engage with others and stay motivated. This sense of community can be a powerful factor in maintaining a consistent fitness routine.

How to Get Started with Dance Fitness

Ready to give dance fitness a try? Here’s how you can get started:

  • Try a Free Trial:  PlyoJam Dance Fitness offers a free 7 day trial to their online program. Dance your heart out for seven days and then decide if you want to commit to just $8.99/month for 24/7 access to hundreds of classes with the BEST teachers and music.
  • Create a Home Workout Space: Set up a small area in your home where you can move freely.
  • Stay Consistent: Set a schedule and aim to dance at least three to four times a week for the best results.
  • Have Fun!: Remember, the key to dance fitness is enjoying the process. The more fun you have, the more likely you are to keep going.

Final Thoughts

Dance fitness is more than just a workout—it’s a fun, effective, and energizing way to stay active. Whether you’re looking to improve your cardiovascular health, boost your mood, or find an engaging home fitness routine, dance fitness offers something for everyone. With online workout options making it more accessible than ever, there’s never been a better time to start moving, grooving, and transforming your fitness journey.

So put on your favorite music, hit play on a cardio dance routine, and let the rhythm move you toward better health and happiness! Learn more about PlyoJam at www.plyojam.com.

Or start your FREE 7-day trial today!

PlyoJam Dance Fitness Demo in San Luis Obispo, CA

Picture of a girl performing PlyoJam Dance fitness with the words Train Like An Athlete and Dance Like a Pop Star

Join PlyoJam Instructor and Master Choreographer Christine Hernandez for a FREE PlyoJam dance fitness demo on October 27 at 10am at LuluLemon San Luis Obispo! Just show up and be ready to dance and have fun!

PlyoJam is a format created in Los Angeles that combines easy to follow hip hop style combos with plyometric inspired movements (elevated off the ground).  The workout is set to all your favorite Top 40 and Hip Hop songs and is created for all levels of fitness and dance.

Train like an athlete, dance like a pop star.

PlyoJam dance fitness at Lululemon in San Luis Obispo, California.  Want to know about other PlyoJam events?  Check them out HERE.

840 Monterey St Suite B101, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

THE TOP 5 CALORIE-BLASTING WORKOUTS

Let’s cut to the chase: When it comes to exercise, we want the workout that burns the most calories in the shortest amount of time. That’s where PlyoJam comes in!  Click HERE to read Shape’s top picks for calorie blasting including PLYOJAM!!!

7 Best Exercises to Tone Your Booty

The holidays have arrived and that means parties, treats and hitting the dance floor at your office Christmas Party!  Why not tone up that booty while dancing with your office mate Carol! Dancing can be an excellent way to tone your legs and a$$ when you add plyometrics, or jump training.  So turn on your favorite tunes (I’m digging all things Jason Derulo right now), grab a bottle of bubbly and start practicing! By incorporating these seven plyometric inspired dance moves into your night at the club, you will tone your booty, elevate your heart rate, burn some calories, and be the life of the party. #winning

THIGHS JIGGLE NO MORE – This is a great move to work those inner things as you jump and pull your feet together in a tapping motion.  Do 3 sets of 10.

THE BEND AND SNAP – Squat and touch the ground, and then lift off into a vertical jump.  Always land with soft, bent knees.  Do 3 sets of 10.

J. LO THAT ASS – The oldie, but goodie jump squat is always a crucial move to keep that booty tight.  We recommend busting these out to “Ain’t Yo Mama.” 3 sets of 10.

QUADS FOR DAYS – Squat, touch the ground, and double hop to the opposite side and repeat.  3 sets of 10.

SVELTE SUMO – Start in a sumo squat, touch the ground, and explode vertically.  Always land with soft, bent knees.  3 sets of 10.

BURPEE TWERK – Spice up the O.G. burpee with a triple twerk.  You will tone your entire core, plus plump that bump. 3 sets of 10

LUNGE THAT THROWS SHADE – Add a twist to your lunge by lifting that butt, combined with an “I’m too cute” hop to increase heart rate.

7 Reasons Dance Fitness is the BEST Way to Get Summer Ready

People are constantly talking about the almighty “summer body.” But EW, who wants to spend hours on a treadmill to attain that bod? Not us! Dance fitness, on the other hand, comes with some pretty sweet perks. Perks…plus a perky booty. What’s not to love?

Here are 7 reasons dance fitness is the BEST way to get summer ready!

1. A compliment from your dance instructor will make your whole day…nay, your entire WEEK!2. Those hip swivels are going to give you abs like a boss…making you bikini ready AND a strong candidate for Hula Hoop Champ 2016.

3. Your Dance Buds Will Become Your BFF’s…because frankly, no one else truly understands the joy of scoring the front row in class.

4.   The utter satisfaction of nailing that combo in the new routine leaves you feeling like a true rockstar…and Linda goes home feeling like JLo.

5.  Body rolls…’nuff said. 

6.  Cuz when there are guys in class, they are REALLLLLLY fun to watch.

7.  Not only will you be ready for da club with all that twerking, but you no longer have to squeeze into those horrific Spanx! Score!

 

A Palisade Mom’s Journey Back to Health

Pacific Palisades resident Kate Burke was always an active person. She loved dancing, playing soccer, running and teaching aerobics in her twenties. She never worried about her weight. After getting married and having her first child, Kate was able to lose the forty pounds of baby weight she had gained throughout her pregnancy. However, with the birth of child number two, those forty pounds returned and, this time, stayed. Between managing two young children, a dog, working and running a household, exercising was no longer a priority. Kate was stuck in a rut and needed to find a way out.

When Kate moved to Pacific Palisades a little over two years ago, she decided it was time to lose the weight and get back into shape. Knowing that Kate was a lover of fun music and dance, her friend recommended a dance fitness class called PlyoJam. For Kate, it was love at first dance! She loved the routines, the instructor, the energy in the room and the way the class made her feel. She began going on a regular basis and PlyoJam quickly became an integral part of her journey back to health. PlyoJam is a class that leaves you breathless, sweaty and full of energy. It is the perfect blend of dancing and intensity that is needed to deliver results. Kate has now been attending PlyoJam for over two years and has lost the stubborn forty pounds for good.

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In addition to this incredible victory, Kate decided to take her PlyoJam journey a step further and become a certified PlyoJam instructor. Kate now teaches PlyoJam classes twice a week in the Palisades at Gerry Blanck’s Martial Arts Studio on Alma Real Drive. For Kate, being able to share her love of PlyoJam with others is one of the most rewarding things in the world.

To find a class with Kate, visit the PlyoJam website HERE.  To learn how to become a certified PlyoJam instructor click HERE.
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