Goal:

Fitness over Addiction

Strategy Description:

Our goal is to engage our community with dancing as fitness in place of addiction such as food, alcohol, drugs, etc.

Level of Change:

Programs

Primary Focus Area:

Behavioral Health: including Substance Abuse and Mental Health

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Strategic Planning Alignment:

Estimated Implementation Date:

2018-10-17

Estimated Completion Date:

2020-01-01

Estimated Ease of Implementation:

Moderate

Estimated Cost of Implementation:

High

Potential Community Benefit:

Moderate

Health Equity:

Research:

Dancing can be a way to stay fit for people of all ages, shapes and sizes. It has a wide range of physical and mental benefits including: improved condition of your heart and lungs increased muscular strength, endurance and motor fitness increased aerobic fitness improved muscle tone and strength weight management stronger bones and reduced risk of osteoporosis better coordination, agility and flexibility improved balance and spatial awareness increased physical confidence improved mental functioning improved general and psychological wellbeing greater self-confidence and self-esteem better social skills. https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/dance-health-benefits Want to feel better, have more energy and even add years to your life? Just exercise. The health benefits of regular exercise and physical activity are hard to ignore. Everyone benefits from exercise, regardless of age, sex or physical ability. https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/fitness/in-depth/exercise/art-20048389 Exercise has many positive effects on heart health. A regular exercise routine can help: Lower blood pressure Lessen risk of developing diabetes Maintain healthy body weight Reduce inflammation throughout the body https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/heart_vascular_institute/clinical_services/centers_excellence/womens_cardiovascular_health_center/patient_information/health_topics/exercise_heart.html