| The word belly dance, is a western name for an | | | | This style of dance can be tailored to suit anyone's |
| Arabic style of dancing. In Arabic countries it is simply | | | | personal abilities, so that it is not overly strenuous on |
| called oriental dance and some American enthusiasts | | | | the cardio vascular system, or on the stretch in the |
| call it Middle Eastern Dance. | | | | muscles. The fat loss aspect is something that belly |
| Belly dancing is a form of dance that is not so widely | | | | dancing has actually been manipulated for. Some |
| acknowledged in America and other countries, but | | | | fitness experts have used belly dancing in personal |
| there is still a large following in the vast ethnic sector. | | | | training regimes to help a client lose weight effectively. |
| There is a lot of debate in the community as to the | | | | This is possible because it is a fun activity, so the client |
| exact origin of belly dancing. Some believe it | | | | will be happy to perform a certain amount of belly |
| descended from early Egyptian dances, others say it | | | | dancing practice each day to work towards their |
| is derived from religious dances and some say it | | | | fitness and weight goals. |
| comes from the migration of the Roma people, with | | | | Males in belly dancing are not very common however |
| Indian origins. No matter where it comes from, the fact | | | | there are some males in this form of dance that are |
| remains that it is an exquisite form of dance and its | | | | very masterful at the art. Even though they are |
| popularity and following grows every year. | | | | amazing in their performance, they are sometimes not |
| Belly dancing is a great way to increase fitness. It is a | | | | looked upon with much respect in the belly dancing |
| very active and energetic style of dance, which | | | | community, as it was an art created by women, and |
| elevates the heart rate and increases cardio vascular | | | | was not intended for men to perform. This topic is one |
| ability, so one of the many benefits of this form of | | | | of much debate with the introduction of women's |
| dance is to elevate fitness level, and burn fat. It also | | | | rights, why shouldn't men be able to do the same |
| helps to stretch the muscles, and limber the joints up | | | | things women can do, and so on. |
| so that the participant becomes more nimble and agile. | | | | All these factors make belly dancing an ideal activity |
| With these two health related factors, it shows us that | | | | for anyone of any skill level or age. It is both fun and |
| it's a great hobby for those with a few extra years on | | | | good for physical fitness, so there is a number of |
| the clock to keep them young and vital, and also just | | | | positive's and no negatives. Give it a try! |
| for the general health of people of all ages. | | | | |