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Is dancing good excersise?

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Dr. Gerald Mandell answered

Specializes in Nuclear Medicine

Yes : Dancing is an excellent exercise for fitness. Dancing requires an extreme amount of aerobic exercise, bringing your heart rate up quickly and keeping it up throughout the entire dance session.

Dr Ali and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 5/2/2016

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