Tap Dancing is a Good Cardiovascular Exercise
Tim Shank
If you want an exercise that will keep you in shape and that is good
for your heart as well, consider tap dancing. The beauty of tap dancing
is that the basic steps are easy to learn and you can add your own
flair and touches to make it fun for you. Just 20 minutes of tap
dancing three times per week is enough to improve your health and get
you back into shape.
The first thing that you need for tap dancing is, of course, tap shoes.
You can find tap shoes online or at a local dance store. Tap shoes have
metal on the toes and heels that make a "tapping" sound when ever you
stomp on them. You can also make your own tap shoes. You can basically
use any shoe that you want to use from a dance shoe to boots. Once you
have chosen your shoe, you can buy taps and put them on the bottom of
your shoe. Before you put your taps in place permanently, make sure
that they are on the correct place on your shoe as shoes have different
soles and shapes.
You can learn tap dancing by taking a class or by teaching yourself
with a video. Tap classes are available for all ages from toddlers to
senior citizens. There are different types of classes as well. Some use
jazz, others use big band type music and one of the most popular tap
classes around now uses tapping with hip hop music. If you choose to
learn to tap on your own, research videos before purchasing one. Read
reviews and make sure that it is for beginners and also has the kind of
music you like. The more a video is geared towards the type of music
and exercise you want, the more likely you are to use it.
You need to use a solid surface for tap dancing. Taps can scratch hard
wood floors, so you might want to purchase a sold surface to use when
tapping. You can actually purchase hard "mats" for practicing your tap.
The more you use your arms, the better the cardiovascular workout. Be
sure to do slow tapping at the beginning of your workout to warm-up and
slow tapping at the end to cool down. The best way to strain muscles
and injure yourself is to jump right into tapping without stretching or
warming up. Tapping is excellent for coordination and balance as well.
You can learn to tap on one foot or tap your feet alternately with your
hands.
Tap dancing is a traditional dance that can be made contemporary by
using popular music and more modern steps. It is a fun thing to do by
yourself or to learn with a partner. A great cardiovascular workout and
great way to keep in shape, tapping might be the perfect exercise
option for you.
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