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Dance Fitness – Wanna Dance?

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So You Think You Can Dance is back on television and like last year, my daughter and I are totally hooked. This Thursday they will launch the actual contest. Whenever I watch the show, I’m reminded of just how physical is dancing (not that I needed the reminder), but with the show back on, it’s a good time to remind others as well. If you’re interested in switching up your fitness routine this summer, consider dancing as a way to invigorate your workout while also toning your body, burning extra calories and just overall feeling great. Think dancing can’t burn … Continue reading →

Dancing with the Stars

I’ll freely admit it—I’m a “Dancing with the Stars” fanatic, too. It’s allowable to have more than one television love, isn’t it? “Dancing with the Stars” has a fun premise. It takes world class ballroom dancers and teams them up with celebrities, who may or may not have any dancing in their backgrounds at all. The professionals choreograph the numbers and teach them to the celebrities, who then perform them for three judges—Len Goodman, Carrie Ann Inaba, and Bruno Tonioli, professionals in the business. The judges’ scores only count for half of the contestants’ total score—the viewers at home can … Continue reading →

Lisa Rinna—-Dancing Queen

Okay, she wasn’t the first pick to replace new mom Samantha Harris on “Dancing with the Stars,” but now we may know why. Lisa Rinna is no longer competing for the mirrored disco ball trophy, but she’s still quick stepping with professional dance partner Louis Van Amstel. The actress has parlayed her “Dancing with the Stars” fame into a new gig that involves shaking and shimming with Average Joes. Rinna and Van Amstel have joined forces yet again on a venture that allows you to samba with the plump-lipped actress for $20. Oh, it’s no joke. Rinna made the announcement … Continue reading →

Valentine Fitness Tip: Ballroom Dancing

Looking for something fun and fit to do this Valentine’s Day? Consider recommitting to your relationship with your spouse or significant other in a way that improves your health, your fitness and your intimacy with each other. Ballroom dancing already benefits from the popularity of shows like Dancing with the Stars, but it’s also a way to improve your relationship with your love. Aerobic Workout Make no mistake, ballroom dancing is a great way to get your aerobic workout for both of you. Have you ever seen dancers make the kind of moves you can when you are ballroom dancing … Continue reading →

Emmitt and Mario: Dancing Up a Storm

It is one of the most popular shows on television and tonight is the finale. I am talking of course, about “Dancing with the Stars.” Tonight, we find out who will win the title of Dancing King (there are no females in the finale). What a race it has been up to this point! Since the get-go, actor Mario Lopez and football great Emmitt Smith have had a great run – with a few exceptions. Emmitt stumbled a bit early on in the competition and Mario was chastised for breaking the rules of the Tango. But even a low score … Continue reading →