Fitness Blog | Dancing

10 Jul 2008 09:14 AM

So You Think You Can Dance - Bollywood

by Heather Long

Last night's 'So You Think You Can Dance' featured a closing number that had me back in my office and looking up the dance style called 'bollywood.' If you didn't see the performance (shame on you - just kidding), but you can see it here on You Tube.

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06 Jun 2008 06:19 AM

SYTYCD - Las Vegas "Don't Give Up"

by Heather Long

The summer's phenomenal dance show made it back to Las Vegas last night and covered a week's worth of grueling auditions to trim 200 dancers to 20. The experience was mentally, physically and emotionally daunting for the contestants.

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02 Jun 2008 06:25 PM

Dance Fitness - Wanna Dance?

by Heather Long

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.

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29 Jun 2007 07:54 AM

So You Think You Can Dance - I'm Hooked

by Heather Long

It took the show's third season to do it, but I'm officially hooked on So You Think You Can Dance. I sat glued to the screen on Wednesday evening, watching the dancers and their dances and feeling really impressed.

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09 Feb 2007 11:56 AM

Valentine Fitness Tip: Ballroom Dancing

by Heather Long

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.

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09 Dec 2006 02:00 PM

Hoop Dancing - It's Not Just for Kids Anymore

by Heather Long

Do you hula hoop? When my daughter got a hula hoop a year ago, she asked me to help her learn how to hula hoop and you know what? It's not quite like riding a bike - it was hard to learn how to do it years ago and it was harder now when I thought I knew what I was doing.

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25 Oct 2006 10:30 AM

Fitness 101: Step Aerobics

by Heather Long

We've talked about step aerobics here before, but today I want to talk about the basics of step aerobics and provide you with some introductory information.

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15 Oct 2006 07:39 AM

Budokon or Pogo Bootcamp? What's around the next creative corner?

by Heather Long

We've talked about the boredom that some people experience when they do the same routine over and over again.

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27 Sep 2006 03:00 PM

Group Fitness Classes Are Great Options

by Heather Long

Too often we think about the group fitness class at the gym with a groan. After all, who wants to be in a room full of spandex wearing women or men or both. Far too often we become self-conscious and we think only toned bodies are going to be on the people in that room, but it's not entirely true.

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22 Sep 2006 09:30 AM

Get In Step with Step Aerobics

by Heather Long

Sure, we've all heard about step aerobics and we've seen the ads. Step aerobics were all the rage in the late 80s and early 90s. It's a consistent form of exercise that takes place in gyms and home living rooms all over the country. You need a good workout tape or instructor and a step.

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