....and blast the belly fat and lose that spare tire?
2006-06-21 03:14:26 · 10 answers · asked by (◕‿◕✿) 5 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Absolutely. Many gyms are offering Belly Dancing and Pole Dancing now as "sexy" exercises.
2006-06-21 03:17:28 · answer #1 · answered by toyman 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
After reading some of the other responses here, i had to respond myself, because some of the other responses are misleading or just wrong.
YES, Belly Dancing can tone the abs. It is also a good general purpose exercise to help you lose weight. HOWEVER, belly dancing does not get rid of a 'spare tire' per se, it will help get rid of overall body fat, but not limited to the stomach area.
Stomach exercises, Neck exercises, arm exercises, etc etc are all the same in terms of effect of body fat. They help you lose it, but the fat burned comes from ALL over the body, not in 1 particular area. This is a very common myth that is just plain wrong that fat is burned from the area of the exercise. If you are skeptical, read any notable exercise web site or book to confirm.
So, back to your question. I guess the answer is YES and NO. YES, it can tone your abs, NO it not 'directly' cause you to lose the spare tire, but if you lose weight from the belly dancing, some of it will proportionally come from your belly.
2006-06-21 03:30:27 · answer #2 · answered by duffman071 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Back in the 1970's everyone was doing belly dancing and going to classes for it. All the people who did it said it was exercise all around, not just for belly. But yes, it did make a difference on that too.
2006-06-21 03:19:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes and no
If you are looking for that six pack. You already have it you just have a layer of fat hiding it. Everyone has a six pack the hard part is uncovering it so we see it. You cannot spot reduce fat. You have to reduce all over body fat through cardio to be able to see ab muscles. So a reduced calorie diet combined with cardio and belly dancing may do the trick. Good luck
2006-06-26 04:59:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
i go to the gym, once a week, for salsa dancing, and also we do some of the belly dancing, Ive been going now 4 a month and have lost 5pounds. i not fat at all, i just like to be toned, and this is truly fantastic, go for it girl.
2006-06-21 06:02:05 · answer #5 · answered by Heavens-@ngel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmmm... there was a question somewhere asking how do I get rid of the fat stomach.
So here's the answer, do belly dancing!
2006-06-21 03:20:28 · answer #6 · answered by Kreb D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i belly dance every day if it works for me then it will work for u
2006-06-27 22:38:15 · answer #7 · answered by Lita M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh yes in deed, if you do it properly and regularly of course. dancing in general is great for the whole body. try wiggling your bum and tum whilst ironing, or cooking.
2006-06-21 03:19:43 · answer #8 · answered by Lilac Lady 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
like totally...have you ever seen a fat belly dancer???
2006-06-21 03:18:29 · answer #9 · answered by JeNe 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, it really can.
2006-06-21 03:17:54 · answer #10 · answered by Lisa 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋