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From September to Christmas, many of us are glued to our TVs as Tangos, Jives, Waltzes and Rumbas light up our screens as we enjoy BBCs Strictly Come Dancing. We watch in awe, wishing we could dance so gracefully.

And whilst none of us are likely to practice for hours with a champion dance partner or face live national TV and the judges’ abuse, the fact is dancing is for everyone and it’s a great way to get fit.

Did you know that dancing can improve your stamina, strength, mental wellbeing and general fitness levels? Here are just a few benefits of dance:

• It safely strengthens bones and muscles

• It tones your entire body

• It increases your balance and improves flexibility and coordination

• It reduces stress

• It improves general health and improves your lung capacity

• It improves your cardiovascular system and lowers the risk of coronary diseases and high blood pressure

• It can reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s

• It gives your brain a great workout

Plus, far from the tedium of the treadmill at your local gym, a dance based fitness class gives you opportunity to meet new people. You don’t need any fancy gear or a specific space to dance: no fancy clothes, expensive gear or bulky accessories are necessary.

And if you never danced before, don’t worry – dance based fitness classes are easy. They usually only have 4 or 5 moves in each routine, making it easy to learn and master quickly.

So if you enjoy Strictly, how about trying a FitSteps class? FitSteps uses the Latin & Ballroom dances you see on Strictly but in the context of a fitness class. You do not need any dance experience or a partner to come along - classes cater for all ages (16+), all abilities and all fitness levels. If you love good music and dancing, then FitSteps is the class for you!

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