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Belly dance fitness part 1
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read comments (25)Burn Calories with Aerobics
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If you are tired of feeling tired, you should begin focusing not only to the calories you consume, but rather on building your body’s shape and training your strength . By focusing on strengthening your muscles, you are building a body machine that is capable of lifting easier, standing for a longer period of time, run quicker and further, and perform in general better. But, most importantly by investing on your physical state, you are transforming your calorie burning machine your body to that better enhanced version you always dreamt of having; the best part is that this is still you and not a movie character. Thus, if you wish to burn more calories while increasing your strength and ability to function better, but you would like to avoid registering for the aerobics class your gym offers, you can now perform another type of aerobic exercise that you will repeat with a smile on your face.
No, I am not joking. Aerobic exercises are in fact exercises that offer your body the much needed oxygen to operate and for your muscles to burn more calories. So, instead of trying to put on those tight pants you so much dislike, you can sweat up and exercise while doing some of your house errands. Everyday activities can provide you with all the aerobic benefits you so much wish for without having to suffer by looking yourself into the mirror while wearing those ugly exercise Lycra uniforms.
Cardiovascular activities, like walking or even gardening, can provide into your daily routine with the needed levels of exercise you need. After all, you will feel proud that you went shopping, cut your lawn, or washed the dog, and at the same time were doing an aerobic exercise. Just imagine that by walking for 10 to 15 minutes, twice a day, even without dieting you can reduce your size by two whole numbers! Fitness experts also state that aerobic exercise can significantly reduce your waistline, since this type of physical activity targets your abdominal area which is where all that belly fat usually resides. But the best part is that aerobic exercising is not only for those stubborn bulges around your waist. It is one of the best exercising methods known, to burn more calories and improve the state of your health. People that regularly perform activities that could be classified as aerobic types of exercise, run a lower risk of suffering later from cardiovascular diseases, stroke, diabetes, depression, Alzheimer’s disease, and in some cases even cancer.
So, in order to keep fit and improve your overall ability to burn calories sooner and for longer, find a physical activity you like and make it part of your daily routine. Then find the next and so on and so forth. By performing the ones you select once or twice a week, you are less likely to quit, since you add variety to your program and most importantly you complete a number of jobs around the house.
Now, in case you do have time to explore a more “advanced” way of performing an aerobic exercise, you can always join that gym class, go dancing, start up swimming or tennis, or even learn kickboxing and tai chi. The list is endless and the only thing missing from the equation is you in order for it to be successfully solved:
Aerobics + You = More Calories Burn = Increased Level of Fitness
Kadence Buchanan
http://www.articlesbase.com/non-fiction-articles/burn-calories-with-aerobics-51839.html
Akon - Bananza (Belly Dancer): Edited
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Music video by Akon performing Bananza (Belly Dancer): Edited
with Erik White [Video Director], Roger Urbina [Video Producer]
(C) 2005 Universal Records & SRC Records Inc., a division of UMG Recordings
Duration : 0:4:18
Bellapais Northern Cyprus
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The Village of Bellapais takes great pride in its ability to remain quality and enchanting throughout the many years and periods of its existence. Many people choose to visit this Northern Cryprus area for many reasons, such as its timeless beauty, culture, and simplicity. Bellapais holiday village was made famous as a reference in a book authored by Lawrence Durrel, titled Bitter Lemons. Bellapais is also home to Bellapais Abbey, a prominent gothic building of the times.
Of course, taking a holiday in Bellapais is something many people choose to do and it is easy to see why. There are several the Mediterranean village and some of its fabulous cuisines. No matter your tastes you can find it in Bellapais or nearby villages. The Ali Pasha Taverna, specializes in Cypriot, English, and Turkish foods, with enticingly affordable drinks, and belly dancing to enjoy the culture.
Of course, you might want to take part in some historical site seeing such as The Anthipanitis Church, The Bellapais Monastery, The St. Hilarion castle, or the Kyrenia Castle, or many of the famous historical sites in the area.
The beautiful country side is not without equally beautiful resorts and hotels. While visiting Bellapais, you might want to consider staying at the Bellapais Gardens Hotel, located just four miles from Kyrenia and four miles from the beach. In this beautiful hotel, you will have the opportunity to experience decades of Cyprus, all while enjoying the luxuries of home. Each room comes completely with a mini-bar, satellite television, air conditioning, hair dryer, safe, and a private balcony or terrace.
The hotel offers a pool bar, swimming in a freshwater pool, weekly cuisine night, room service, and a cliff-top lounge and restaurant overlooking the exotic scenery.
Another fabulous place to stay is the Bellapais Monastery Village Hotel. This hotel takes great pride in being one of Kyrenia’s premier hotel and is located a short distance from Bellapais Abbey and Bellapais Village, situated supremely amongst the Five Finger Mountain range foothills.
Bellapais Monastery Village Hotel offers sixteen deluxe rooms, each equipped with electronic locking on the doors, a fitted shower, hair dryer, air conditioning, coffee, and tea making facilities, telephone, mini bar, and satellite television. Forty-five mini villas are also available carrying the same amenities. As a guest at the Bellapais Monastery Villega Hotel, you will have the opportunity to relax and keep cool with two swimming pools, a fitness center, sun beds, and a pool bar. The restaurant and bar is a perfect place to relax and enjoy the atmosphere, as well as the delicious cuisine of the island.
Of course, no vacation is a vacation unless you have some fun and relaxation. Make sure you take some time for yourself and enjoy all of the sites and beauty Bellapais has to offer. Enjoy activities that you would not otherwise have the opportunity to enjoy. Discover rich history, filled with stories of the yesteryear.
Between the historic relationships, the beautiful countryside, and the fabulous, luxurious hotels, you will find yourself never wanting to leave. Never fear, you can always come back for your next vacation.
Derek Both
http://www.articlesbase.com/travel-articles/bellapais-northern-cyprus-66676.html
Akon - Belly Dancer
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video by akon bananza!! original video clip
Duration : 0:4:17
How To Handle “Love Handles”
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Love handles are defined as a layer of fat around a person’s torso visible on the sides. These love handles are found more commonly in males because the torso is the first area of the body where fat is stored. As a person grows older, love handles are more prevalent because of a decrease in physical activity.
Love handles are difficult to remove without losing fat in other areas of the body as well. It is difficult to remove fat from just one location of the body. It would be best to tone or “muscle up” the fat around the torso, thus generating a firmed appearance and not the flabby appearance.
It is possible that the best way to make love handles disappear is to mix a good strong diet regimen with a strenuous exercise program. While working with these two weight loss methods, one must focus on a total body makeover rather than a ‘location’ weight loss.
Several exercise regimens are geared to tighten the torso without adding more fat. A few of these exercises are:
Sit-ups
Crunches
Side bends
Performing these exercises consistently and vigorously could tighten up the love handles that have distorted the body’s shape and form.
Some articles give a listing of how many calories can be burned while performing certain exercises. The reduction in calories leads to weight loss. Exercises targeting the cardio system are those physical exercises such as belly dancing, martial arts, kickboxing, and power walking.
Love handles are formed from an excess storage of fat in the abdominal area. Gravitational pull causes the excess fat to move from the sides of the abdominal area to the lower area of the stomach, creating a larger bulge than normal.
It is imperative to be cognizant of other areas of the body while concentrating on weight reduction in a specific area. Some experts say the best exercise for toning love handles are side bends with weight, i.e., dumbbells or wrist weights.
Many people attempt to lose weight but find it very difficult to lose fat. Many people also blame the difficulty in losing fat on genetics. Genetics could play a big role in this scenario, but oftentimes the lifestyle a person exhibits is the real culprit. So many people overeat for varied reasons thus adding pounds and fat. The body is “satisfied” but overeating just lends itself to stored fat. In other words, more fat cells are created above and beyond the prevalence of fat cells already created.
The increase in the number of fat cells around the torso makes it more difficult to lose body fat. This is one of the major reasons a person has a hard time losing those love handles and losing weight in general.
Experts have indicated a general rule for weight loss - “all it takes is making small changes in your daily routine.” The small changes have a tendency to give us a sense of stamina. We feel we can do this. It is not a horrific chore. It is always better to take things in small chunks rather than all at once. This gives a less frustrating program of weight loss.
Since physical activities play a significant role in ridding your body of fat, here are a few activities that can be done without exerting any extra effort:
1. Climb up and down the stairs for approximately 18-20 minutes.
2. Mow your lawn for approximately 20-25 minutes.
3. Wash your car, rather than let someone else do it.
4. Walk your dog for approximately 20-30 extra minutes.
5. Already doing housekeeping? Do housekeeping for an additional 30 minutes.
These activities are already in your daily routine. Therefore, you are not exerting any extra effort, just adding a little more time to what you already do. Most of your everyday activities can be considered as exercise if these activities are physical enough.
In essence, there is no easy, magical way to make love handles disappear. Exercises do not melt away the fat that is resting around your torso. To make the love handles disappear requires stamina to endure a vigorous exercise program and a robust diet regimen.
Mary Mason-Shields
http://www.articlesbase.com/health-articles/how-to-handle-love-handles-118458.html
How long will it take to get good at belly dancing?
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So, I just started belly dancing and I really enjoy it. For this week, and the next, I can only take the class once a week for an hour. But, after that, I plan on taking about 4 one hour classes per week, plus buying a belly dancing video to practice with. And then during the school year, I can take about 1 - 2 one hour classes per week.
How long do you think it will take to get good? (At least to be good at the basic movements).
Depends. It took me about a month to get most of movement down and I only did it. With the amount of time you are spending on working on it, it shouldn't take long.
In this instructional belly dancing video clip, learn how to perform the hip drop move.
Expert: Sahira
Contact: www.sahira.cc
Bio: Sahira is an international belly dancer based in Houston.
Filmmaker: kyle saylors
Duration : 0:1:19
Benefits Of Dance Aerobics
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Dance Aerobics is one of the best and fun methods to keep trim and lead a healthy life. Most people that cater to this type of Aerobic Exercise say it is the most fun. It gives you all the muscle toning, keeps your body flexible and trim.
Now you can do Dance Aerobics by joining classes just like Step Aerobics. But what is really fun is when you go out dancing on a Saturday night or some other night. There are many dance clubs you can join. One good example is Square Dancing. People have fun and they make a lot of friends. If you are a home body get you one of many videos on the internet and enjoy Dance Aerobics at home.
There are many types of Dance that fit into Dance Aerobics, Jazz, Funk, Belly dancing and many more. Being Latino I personally like Salsa and Mambo.
We have all heard about a “runner’s high”. Did you know that there is also a “Dancers High” for those really into Aerobic Dancing. If you have ever reached a “Dancers High” you know it is sensational. Some claim it is much more spiritual and and deeper than a “running high”.
One of the problems we face today is obesity. We spend most of our time on the couch watching TV or on a computer. We need to add some activity to our lives to burn all those calories we take in and what could do that without feeling pressure…Dance Aerobics. So if you like to have fun while keeping physically fit get your dancing shoes on often and socialize and meet new people. the exercise you get is good for your health, you will look trimmer and have more self confidence.
Like anything else it is just a matter of making a decision and this should be an easy one. If you do not want to leave the house you can even find programs on TV that offer Dance Aerobics. So put your dance shoes on and get with it.
Al Villa
http://www.articlesbase.com/advice-articles/benefits-of-dance-aerobics-70083.html
belly dance
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a cute child dancing very nice lool
Duration : 0:4:5