By Whitney Edwards
Tired of the continuous treadmill? The incessant crunches? The push-ups? Let’s face it, exercise isn’t the most exciting thing to do. Most of us have looked for ways to make exercising fun, in order for us to be more willing to do it. Others are just looking for something new to add to their routine. Look no further. It’s time for the fourth annual event, Let’s Dance, Savannah!
In honor of February, which is heart month, Let’s Dance, Savannah! will be held in the Savannah Mall’s Center Court from 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Feb. 23.
This day-long event is full of free dance demonstrations and classes. Encouraging dance as a legitimate form of exercise, it will teach the importance of cardiovascular health. Along with free dance classes, the event will include blood pressure screenings, body mass index (BMI) measurements and blood glucose testing. Also, participants will have the chance to win an iPod Shuffle/iTunes gift card pack, FitDecks cards and more.
“This event is for everyone, no matter what your age,” said Cristina Gibson, director of health promotion and disease prevention for the Coastal Health District.
“Dance is a great way fit moderate exercise into your daily routine and have fun at the same time. Dancing as a form of exercise, along with other healthy behaviors, can help keep your heart healthy,” Gibson said.
At the event, you will be able to see and try dances of all types like ballroom dancing, cheer dancing, swing dancing, Middle Eastern dancing, break-dancing, praise dancing, Zumba and even the “Thriller” dance. With all these types of dances, everyone is sure to learn something new and be entertained.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about every 25 seconds, an American will have a coronary event, and every minute someone will die from one.
Let’s Dance, Savannah! 2011 is sponsored by the Heart Truth Campaign, the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health, VIP Mobile Entertainment, Community Cardiovascular Council, CVS and Armstrong Atlantic State University Health Sciences Department.
