A combination of Salsa and sensation, Salsation is a dance workout that incorporates functional training protocol into exhilarating dance moves.
Why exercise when you can dance! Salsation, as you may have guessed is a combination of Salsa and an actual sensation. And if you were thinking of the salsa you dip your chips into, you’ve got it wrong!
No food is involved in this dance workout, that mixes varied rhythms, cultures, dances and fitness moves. But there are many health benefits:
#1 A whole body workout
Salsation is a high intensity, full body workout, that integrates functional body movements into a dance routine. Since it originates from Latin forms of dancing where proximity to the earth is essential, Salsation boasts of a number of squats and half squats.
#2 A good cardio routine
This dance workout is an excellent cardio workout, that also involves many muscle groups. It improves mobility and stamina for people of all ages.
Once you get hooked to Salsation, it’s harder to settle back into traditional exercise routines.
#3 Helps burn calories
Dance workouts have multiple benefits: the steps in conjunction with the music help burn fat and calories, leading to great body toning.
You will certainly lose weight, but the amount varies from one to another, and depends on the regularity, intensity, and lifestyle.
Tips to get the best out of salsation
#1 Get proper shoes or cross trainers
Make sure you are dressed right for your Salsation workouts. Your clothes should be well fitted, and footwear should be designed to enable easy dance movements, or you may fall and hurt yourself
#2 Stay hydrated during the routine.
Owing to the high intensity of the regimen, it is essential to drink water or isotonic fluids to keep you from going dizzy or becoming dehydrated.
#3 Follow a proper technique.
It is very easy to forget that one is exercising and not partying while doing Salsation or get caught in the dance rhythm and lose form.
#4 Understand that the moves can be modified to what works for you or to your skill level.