THE BENEFITS OF BELLY DANCE

Students often mention the same positive effects they receive from taking belly dance classes. First of all, when the movements are done with the correct posture, it can be a real relief from lower back pain. Because you are using your lower abs at all times to keep your pelvis tucked under, and your chest lifted, all weight that normally compresses your lower back will be carried by different muscle groups and will relief pain out of your lower back.

If movements are done correctly, you will change your body shape. A lot of students that are overweight lose weight by doing the exercises because they are low impact exercises that will work on fatburning rather than cardio. So even though you don't feel completely exhausted after the class you will have burnt up to 400 calories, depending on how much energy you put into the movements. For example, you can do a movement really big and muscular which will have a better effect on your weightloss. Secondly you will tone up muscles without having to hit the gym: glutes, quads, triceps, biceps, upper back, lower back and upper and lower abs and obliques will get a good workout in each class.

The movements that are taught in class all seem to compliment the female body. Nearly all students experience a confidence boast when taking up classes. Not only are you in a safe female environment, the movements also make you feel proud to have some curves!