Many people are surprised to learn that Middle-Eastern dance, commonly known as belly dance, involves much more than the belly! In fact, belly dance can benefit many parts of the body. Here are some of the health benefits of Middle-Eastern dance:
1. Exercising the carrying muscles without impact. A belly dancer uses her quadriceps, hamstrings and glutes to hold her steady as she performs hip movements or travels smoothly across the floor. However, even though she gets a great lower-body workout, the amount of impact to her knees and ankles is minimal. Impact is measured not only by how hard. . . Read More.
