“Dancing typically involves movements like jumping, hopping, shaking, shuffling, and shimmying - all of which can get your heart rate up,” Curry adds. As long as you keep moving, you’ll get a great cardio workout. It doesn’t really matter which one you choose, or even if you’re a “good” dancer. Some of the most popular dance workouts are Zumba and hip hop, Curry says, but there are also ‘90s workouts, ‘ 00s mashups, and even TikTok compilations, all of which will get you grooving to a beat. And many encourage you to add your own flair, too. “Every instructor has their own style, skills, and flavors,” says Alayna Curry, an AFAA-certified fitness instructor and licensed Zumba instructor. If you’re someone who tends to get bored, rest assured no two dance workouts will ever be the same.
The music? The vibes? Feeling like the star of your own music video? It’s 100% designed to be a fun form of exercise. You might have an OK time in a kickboxing or cycling class.
