Dance Fitness: Cha-Cha
This is a six-week course where participants will get moving whilst having fun. Together we will learn about the fundamentals of Cha-Cha rhythms and enjoy the endorphin rush of moving to music. Over these six-weeks learn and develop a brilliant, fun Cha-Cha routine and dance like no-one is watching!Join one of the UK's leading dance fitness experts, Lina Telis as she brings the authenticity and tradition of Cha-Cha alive, using core Latin and Cha-Cha movements and songs, with the motto “no judging, just loving!” Lina will take you on a journey through the exciting rhythms and movements with the very best of high-energy Spanish and Latin music.
Over six-weeks, discover how exploring the joy of dance can provide a total body workout, combining all elements of fitness – cardio, muscle conditioning, balance and flexibility, boosted energy and leave you feeling energised and uplifted after just one class! These classes are extremely easy to follow and great fun for all levels.
We want every person to leave class feeling like they’ve attended the best fiesta in town! ¿ Bailar conmigo?
Resources
Dance Fitness Cha Cha Course OutlineAerobic Cardiovascular Exercise
Benefits of aerobic exercise, a cardiovascular activity, include:
- Improving cardiovascular fitness
- Improving physical function
- Preventing functional decline
- Improving cognitive function
- Preventing cognitive decline
- Reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression
- Improving sleep.
WHO recommends that all adults should get 30 to 60 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise at least 5 times a week; or 15 to 30 minutes of vigorous-intensity exercise at least 5 times a week. If you are new to any exercise, start by doing small amounts and adjust how much you do based on your fitness and strength levels.
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Dancing
Benefits of dancing, a varied multicomponent and cardiovascular exercise, include:
- Improving balance
- Improving strength
- Improving mobility
- Improving flexibility
- Improving endurance
- Maintaining cognition
- Improving sleep
- Reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression
- Improving functional ability
- Preventing falls.
WHO recommends that people 65 years or older should aim to do multicomponent exercise at least 3 times a week. If you are new to any exercise, start by doing small amounts and adjust how much you do based on your fitness and strength levels.
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