Dance your way to fitness and social wellbeing!

As we get older, our fitness and exercise regimes tend to slow down or even stop, due to time commitments or health reasons.

According to Bupa Research '20% of men and 17% of women aged 65-74 do not get the recommeneded levels of physical exercise. For people over 75 this falls to 9% for men and 6% for women.'

Fueled by popular TV shows such as Strictly Come Dancing  and The Greatest Dancer, dancing in the over 50s has risen. Regular dancing provides many benefits such as; weight loss, improved muscle health, improved muscle strength, increase in heart health, and it is a great form of socialisation - as some dancers from Footsteps School of Dancing have found out.

Chris has been dancing for the past 12 years and has seen great benefits from it. 

"I love dancing, especially at Footsteps School of Dancing. Since my husband passed away, when I come to dance I feel as if I am not so alone anymore."

Head of Footsteps School of Dancing, Nigel & Deborah Price, have been dancing for the past 30 years and they believe that a joyful atmosphere is key to a class.

"Everybody learns at a different pace. My classes are not dance technique, they are mainly a chance to socialise whilst enjoying a little bit of exercise."

There is no doubt that dance is an important form of exercise that improves your physical and mental wellbeing. Cheryl has been dancing with her husband, Rick, for the past four years.

"A little bit of exercise has been great for me, especially since I have had multiple back operations and now have steel rods in my back."

Although dance classes may not be running at the moment due to COVID-19, this doesn't stop you putting on some music and dacning around your kitchen - like no one is watching! 

For more information visit: www.footstepsschoolofdancing.co.uk