Exercise

[meow]

True, dancing as much as possible is better than gym work IMO. My kitten was told all through school how 'unfit' he was by the PE teachers due to his not wanting to participate in certain sports.
His not wanting to participate was to avoid any injury that would impact on his dancing - the teachers couldn't understand that. Did you know that in a comp (latin) that each dance is the equivalent of an 800 metre sprint? Do 5 dances in a row ( so 5 x 800 metre sprints), perhaps a few rounds a day til finals at night, never mind all your lessons and practice each week and then get told you must be 'unfit.'
I am sure that my kitten had a better cardiovascular system and muscle tone than any of those teachers.

 

[Angelo]

Did you know that in a comp (latin) that each dance is the equivalent of an 800 metre sprint? .

Even the Rumba? How exactly do you measure equivalence?

 

[meow]

Even the Rumba? How exactly do you measure equivalence?

It isn't always the case of speed. Actually, the rumba is very difficult to do correctly at a very high level, so the strength required, changes in musicality, tricks, spins with dead stops etc., all play a part. It is the cardiovascular rate and muscle use which has been used to calibrate.

 

[danceronice]

well...rollerskates have 4 wheels so they are easier than in-lines.

LOL, that's "quads". Four wheels, one on each corner. In-lines weird me out as they're like but unlike figure skates. (Wish I could do *that* more often, as it was great exercise, but right now I'm trying to stick to ice time where THEY'RE paying ME.) I need to get a nice cheap pair, though--no fancy boots. Of course the bootmaker who does most of the roller is Riedell and I can't wear them anyway--their stock boots are wicked narrow. Maybe if my old Jacksons don't sell for someone's pond skates I can have wheels put on--at least I'd know they were comfortable and broken in!

I have a friend who swears by an elipitcal (though as gym memberships and equipment purchases are out, it wouldn't be an option) but then again last week Former Pro asked the group class to excuse him if he went easy on himself during the lesson as he'd hurt his hip on...an eliptical trainer.

 

[Angelo]

It isn't always the case of speed. Actually, the rumba is very difficult to do correctly at a very high level, so the strength required, changes in musicality, tricks, spins with dead stops etc., all play a part. It is the cardiovascular rate and muscle use which has been used to calibrate.

Sounds interesting. Please provide a reference. Who conducted the studies?

 

[Sagitta]

reminds me that I should start exercising...

 

[elisedance]

Hey, there's always the new years resolution.... gott save something for that...

 

[elisedance]

I have a bad knee too, I can't really jog too far w/o having to stop.

Running is notoriously hard on the knees - its probably the wrong excersize for you. Can you get on a stationary bike or swim or something?

My left knee hurts on and off as if there is something loose in the fluid - but I feel it worst going up and down stairs and (fortunately) it rarely bothers me dancing either

 

[SwingingAlong]

Hey, there's always the new years resolution.... gott save something for that...

Ordered myself a speed rope to start skipping. Enjoyed it as a kid and I detest jogging - but maybe skipping on a sprung floor will do the same thing. Got a cheap one for a start but it twists, so going for one with directional bearings in the handle.... hoping to get those double unders