At home
Living room dance workout
Put on a playlist and dance for fun and fitness.
- Moderateintensity
- ~420kcal per hour
- Freebudget
- Mediumimpact
Is living room dance workout right for you?
Put on a playlist and dance for fun and fitness. It is a moderate-intensity, medium impact activity that you can do at home, on your own or with a partner. Expect to burn around 420 calories an hour, based on a 70 kg person.
Anyone can start. You can do it without spending anything.
Why try living room dance workout
- Burns calories. At around 420 kcal an hour it can help with weight loss alongside a balanced diet.
- Improves fitness. It raises your heart rate and builds stamina.
How to start living room dance workout
Dance non-stop through five of your favourite songs.
You do not need any kit, so you can start today.
Keep the first few sessions short and easy, and aim for two or three a week.
Warm up for five minutes first, build up gradually and stop if anything hurts.
A 4-week starter plan
| Week | Sessions | Minutes each | Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 20 | Learn the basics and keep every session easy. |
| 2 | 3 | 25 | Repeat last week and add a little time. |
| 3 | 3 | 30 | Add a session or make one a bit harder. |
| 4 | 3 | 40 | Your longest week. Book or plan what comes next. |
This is general guidance, not medical advice. If you have a health condition or injury, check with your GP before you start.
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