The Fitness videos will focus on exercises and stretches that will help any Middle Eastern dance strengthen her or his body, increase flexibility, and keep in shape. I call my personal practice Bellates, in which I fuse Belly Dance, Pilates, Yoga, and Ballet. I combine these different practices together for a fun and dynamic workout. Students will strengthen and tone their muscles, increase flexibility and fortify their posture alignment. 
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Sunday, September 18, 2011
The Fitness videos will focus on exercises and stretches that will help any Middle Eastern dance strengthen her or his body, increase flexibility, and keep in shape. I call my personal practice Bellates, in which I fuse Belly Dance, Pilates, Yoga, and Ballet. I combine these different practices together for a fun and dynamic workout. Students will strengthen and tone their muscles, increase flexibility and fortify their posture alignment. 
Warm Up and Cool Down
What is a good Warm Up?
A warm should be a 5-10 minute routine in which you perform Dynamic stretches. Think of a Dynamic stretch as a moving stretch in which you perform a controlled movement starting slowly and then building up speed and range. Each should be repeated 8-10 times.
A good warm up also targets the whole body.
Why should I Warm Up?
The number one reason to do a Warm Up is to prevent injuries!
v Raises the heart rate
v Gets oxygen into the muscles by opening up blood vessels
v Warms up muscle and joints
v Reduces tension
v Reduces DOMS (Delayed-onset muscle soreness)
v Allows for a transition from the outside world into dance/exercise space
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