In 2022, Dr. Shere even sailed through three rounds of high-stress competition on the NBC seriesDancing With Myself.

Want to get in on the heart-healthhappy dance?

Go to class five times a week, and youll be passing those AHA guidelines with flying colors.

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Here, moderate exercise means continuous movement that requires a medium amount of effort.

Not sure if youre dancing at a moderate intensity?

Dancing can improve your lipid profile

Lets talk about cholesterol.

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So anything that decreases it is a surefire heart-healthy choice.

Dancing relieves stress

Negative mental-health symptoms like stress definitely have an impact on your heart, Dr. Shere says.

Periodically taking time to dance it out could helpshield your ticker from long-term effects of stress.

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For maximum benefit, pick a dance style and musical genre that make you feel happy and relaxed.

Dancing is for everyone

Dance not only helps your heart and your overall health, Dr. Shere says.

Its also really fun.

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If youre not going to enjoy it, youre not going to do it.

Dancing is nothing to be scared of, and its not a chore.

Celebrate the joy of expressing yourself through movement, and enjoy the heart-health benefits that come with it.

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Ready to get your groove on?

Try this 10-minute cardio dance routine:

Does dancing count as cardio?

Dancing definitely checks that box.

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What exactly does that mean?

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