Exercise + benefits of dance Flashcards
Prioritize activities and cut back some time from the non-essential activities to be
able to exercise.
I DO NOT HAVE TIME.
Make a physical activity diary and analyze which Part of the day you have more
energy and schedule your work-out that around the period.
I AM ALWAYS TIRED.
Read journals and articles on best practices as well as ask people who have been
successful at adopting healthy behaviour.
I DO NOT KNOW HOW TO DO IT.
Numerous exercise regimes are not expensive such as walking, jumping and
running.
I DON’T HAVE ENOUGH MONEY.
Inform the family and friends about the new behavior or join the activity club that
has the same interests.
I DO NOT FEEL SUPPORT.
Create a list of pros and cons of the positive behavior that will serve as reminder;
Focus on changing the behavior instead of the outcome and write a SMART goal.
I AM NOT MOTIVATED.
Avoid negative self-talk and replace them with encouraging words.
I’M EASILY DISCOURAGED.
- Develops cardiovascular and muscular endurance
- Improves coordination, balance, flexibility and body composition
- Lower risk of cardiovascular diseases
- Lower body mass index
- Lower resting heart rate
- Improves lipid metabolism
- Enables joint mobility (hip motion and spine flexibility)
- Helps improve and maintain bone destiny, thus helps prevent osteoporosis
- Helps recover coordination and neuromuscular skills after injury
PHYSICAL
- Helps keep brain sharp
- Decreases incidence of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease
- Decreases depressive symptoms r Increases self-esteem and improves body image
- Aid in releasing emotional and physical tension
MENTAL
- Gives sense of togetherness within a group
- Encourages positive social interaction and interpersonal relationship in a group
- Contributes to the individual’s potential for self-actualization in society
SOCIAL
- Promotes a place or a country’s rich culture showcasing the different cultural dances.
- Brings the people around the world to a closer understanding of the lives of the
people represented
CULTURAL