| One of the most popular fitness trends to have come | | | | workout. Belly dancing can also be good for |
| out in recent years is the art of belly dancing. This | | | | cardiovascular conditioning and for building strong |
| once exotic dance form is now enjoyed by many | | | | bones. |
| women, both young and old, who belly dance for | | | | As its popularity grows stronger, many gyms and |
| fitness and weight loss. | | | | fitness centers now offer belly dance lessons for |
| Belly dancing is called Danse Orientale (Oriental Dance) | | | | fitness and weight loss. Classes are open for |
| in Turkish and it is a social dance performed in parties, | | | | beginners and advanced students alike. Participants |
| family get-togethers and during rites of passage. The | | | | rave about the variety and the effectiveness of their |
| belly dancing that we now know in the US today is a | | | | routines which makes them stick to it compared to |
| mixture of the traditional dances from the countries of | | | | other programs they have tried before. Women who |
| Egypt, Turkey, Lebanon, Greece, Morocco, Spain and | | | | belly dance swear on the fact that the activity helps |
| Russia. It's sensual moves celebrate the female form | | | | them in their fitness and weight loss goals. |
| and contrary to the popular belief, it is a dance | | | | If you prefer to try belly dancing in the privacy of your |
| performed by women for other women. | | | | home, there are also many instructional videos on belly |
| Belly dancing is a complete body workout for it | | | | dancing which you can purchase online and on fitness |
| exercises not just the abs but also the legs, waist, | | | | stores. |
| knees, hips, pelvic muscles and thighs. It could also | | | | If you're looking for a new exercise routine, then why |
| minimize menstrual pains and lower backache. Keep in | | | | don't you try the art of belly dance for fitness and |
| mind that belly dancing's weight loss benefits can vary | | | | weight loss? |
| depending on the length and the intensity of the | | | | |