Dance fitness classes are taking the world by storm! Ever since Zumba started the trend back in the 1990s, the fitness industry has welcomed dance fitness with open arms. There’s a growing trend toward a variety of dance-style fitness classes that go well above and beyond your standard gym class offerings.

BollyX takes a lot of pride in our format; our formula for success really works! Here is why we feel everyone should experience a BollyX class:

1. BollyX utilizes high-intensity interval training (HIIT) principles which consist of intense, high impact dance moves (which drive the heart rate up) interspersed with moderately-intense, low impact moves (allowing for a short recovery) to give participants an exhilarating yet effective workout.

2. You get a complete body workout! Upper and lower body strength dance sequences promote muscular strength and endurance while high-intensity dance sequences improve overall functioning of the cardiorespiratory system.

3. Movement repetition helps the brain process patterns and boost cognitive thinking. Dancing to the rhythm of the music and learning how to pair the footwork with arm choreography is a great way to develop coordination!

4. It pumps up your endorphins! Physical activity helps bump up the production of your brain’s feel-good neurotransmitters, called endorphins. When you exercise, your brain increases production of these neurotransmitters – they send messages throughout your nervous system to get you smiling (and sweating)!

5. It’s meditation in motion. After taking a BollyX class, you will find yourself beginning to regularly shed your daily tensions through movement and physical activity. You may discover that focusing on this particular task, and the resulting energy and optimism, can help you remain calm and clear in everything you do.

6. It improves your mood. Regular exercise can increase self-confidence, it can relax you, and it can lower the symptoms associated with mild depression and anxiety. Exercise can also improve your sleep, which is often disrupted by stress, depression and anxiety. All of these exercise benefits can ease your stress levels and give you a sense of command over your body and your life.

7. Dance to the music of India’s largest entertainment industry. BollyX offers insight into another culture, both through the dance style itself and meeting new people. It offers a creative outlet for people to express their personalities in a safe and friendly environment.

8. Be a part of a ROCKSTAR community! We build a sense of inclusion in the community by bringing people together for a common purpose, without judgement. BollyX is versatile and easy to modify, whether you like high impact movements or prefer to keep things grounded, there are always options!

So next time you’re scrolling through your gym’s group fitness schedule and looking for something new to try, look for BollyX and you might just find a new dance fitness format you love! If it’s not on the schedule, request it!