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Navratri is in full swing
and so are the garba and dandiya nights. If you are one of those people
who thought that dancing in a group of people, wearing traditional heavy
attire, is not your cup of tea, think again. It's not just song and
dance. It's an effective way to burn calories while you socialise, say
fitness experts.
GARBA STEPS EQUIVALENT TO ZUMBA
Most fitness experts say that garba can help you shed those extra unwanted calories. They add that dancing the Lehriyu, which is actually the wave motion, involving a lot of squatting and clapping, is a fun way to lose some extra calories.
“Many people experience inch loss as well as weight loss, whilst some may experience only inch loss when they go dancing,“ informed weight management expert Dr Amrapali Patil. She added, “While you dance in a group, you do not realize the amount of aerobic exercises you perform.“
Dietician and zumba instructor Priyanka Bhawalkar, revealed that it's possible to lose a lot of calories, provided you dance continuously for an hour. She said, “The kind of dancing that happens during garba is similar to the exercises done in a zumba class. So if you dance for an hour continuously , depending on your pace and dance movements, you can lose anywhere between 100 to 500 calories.“ Dr Patil further explained, “Often, the traditional attire and accessories for dandiya and garba are usually on the heavier side, which too might contribute towards weight loss during the bodily movements of dandiya and garba.“ Some experts added that a group activity like the Dhudiyu, do taali or teen taali garba, that involves a lot of twirling, jumping and clapping, can count as a full body workout, if done at fast or medium pace.
COUNT THOSE CALORIES
While you do need to avoid the oily or sweet food to reap the benefits of all that dancing, it's important to eat something in order to maintain your energy levels. Dr Patil cautioned that one must eat nutritious and balanced food, keep hydrating the body with fluids sufficiently throughout the night. “Eat dates, whip up a fruit smoothie, or munch on a handful of dry fruits about 30 minutes before the dance. Don't eat too much before the dance as this will divert blood flow to the digestive tract and push strength from muscles to the gastro-intestinal tract. I don't recommend late night dinners as they unnecessarily tax the digestive system and actually promote weight gain,“ she added.
SOCIALISING AND FITNESS
Prachit Shah, a self-confessed fitness freak, said, “I like to go for these dandiya nights in the city . Not only is it a good way to socialize, you also get to show your dance moves. If you happen to have one of those fancy fitness trackers on your hand, it will be easy to track your heart-rate as well as know what activity helps you burn more calories.“
Khyati Bhandari, a housewife who loves dancing, said, “I enjoy the whole atmosphere at these dos. You get to dress-up and have fun with your entire family and group of friends. It's relaxing to unwind and definitely helps you forget the everyday blues.“
Most fitness experts say that garba can help you shed those extra unwanted calories. They add that dancing the Lehriyu, which is actually the wave motion, involving a lot of squatting and clapping, is a fun way to lose some extra calories.
“Many people experience inch loss as well as weight loss, whilst some may experience only inch loss when they go dancing,“ informed weight management expert Dr Amrapali Patil. She added, “While you dance in a group, you do not realize the amount of aerobic exercises you perform.“
Dietician and zumba instructor Priyanka Bhawalkar, revealed that it's possible to lose a lot of calories, provided you dance continuously for an hour. She said, “The kind of dancing that happens during garba is similar to the exercises done in a zumba class. So if you dance for an hour continuously , depending on your pace and dance movements, you can lose anywhere between 100 to 500 calories.“ Dr Patil further explained, “Often, the traditional attire and accessories for dandiya and garba are usually on the heavier side, which too might contribute towards weight loss during the bodily movements of dandiya and garba.“ Some experts added that a group activity like the Dhudiyu, do taali or teen taali garba, that involves a lot of twirling, jumping and clapping, can count as a full body workout, if done at fast or medium pace.
COUNT THOSE CALORIES
While you do need to avoid the oily or sweet food to reap the benefits of all that dancing, it's important to eat something in order to maintain your energy levels. Dr Patil cautioned that one must eat nutritious and balanced food, keep hydrating the body with fluids sufficiently throughout the night. “Eat dates, whip up a fruit smoothie, or munch on a handful of dry fruits about 30 minutes before the dance. Don't eat too much before the dance as this will divert blood flow to the digestive tract and push strength from muscles to the gastro-intestinal tract. I don't recommend late night dinners as they unnecessarily tax the digestive system and actually promote weight gain,“ she added.
SOCIALISING AND FITNESS
Prachit Shah, a self-confessed fitness freak, said, “I like to go for these dandiya nights in the city . Not only is it a good way to socialize, you also get to show your dance moves. If you happen to have one of those fancy fitness trackers on your hand, it will be easy to track your heart-rate as well as know what activity helps you burn more calories.“
Khyati Bhandari, a housewife who loves dancing, said, “I enjoy the whole atmosphere at these dos. You get to dress-up and have fun with your entire family and group of friends. It's relaxing to unwind and definitely helps you forget the everyday blues.“
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