Sambar is also health! Discover how this cultural component can help with vitality and physical and mental well-being!
It’s impossible to deny it to samba to the sound of good music it is a delight. But did you know that this dance is also a great way to benefit your physical and mental health?
Second Gulet Ferreira, teacher of group lessons at Bio Ritmo, samba as a physical activity brings numerous benefits to the body and mind. Next, indicate what they are!
Benefits that Sambar offers to health
Improves cardiorespiratory health
Samba involves rhythmic movements, turning this dance form into a great and fun physical exercise. Group lessons with music of this rhythm can have different levels of difficulty. Thanks to the different movements, with steps and turns, the activity promotes effective cardiorespiratory training, helping the health of the heart and lungs, increasing resistance. According to a study carried out at the Institute of Orthopedics and Traumatology of the HCFMUSP, it was possible to observe an 18% increase in respiratory power and a 12% increase in the heart’s ability to transport oxygen in patients who attended the pre-trial tests. carnival for three months.
Benefits on body perception
When we learn a dance, we develop perceptual-motor skills and better body and spatial awareness. The professor comments that “having a good sense of our body helps us understand our difficulties, working on self-confidence to better explore our limits”.
Strengthens muscles
Sambar can also be an alternative for those who wish to strengthen their muscles. The movements help tone the lower limbs and the muscles of the abdominal, pelvic and lumbosacral area. As well as increasing flexibility and range of motion. According to a study conducted by the Institute of Orthopedics and Traumatology, after the physical evaluation period, research volunteers experienced a decrease in fat percentage by 15%, an increase in lean mass by 2.2% and a reduction in weight by 13.8%.
Stimulates cognition
Dance lessons require learning new steps and choreography, which stimulate cognitive function and memory. In samba, the need to coordinate movements with the music also helps train the brain, which can be beneficial for all ages. According to an analysis by scientists from the Max Planck Institute for Cognitive and Human Brain Sciences (Germany) and the D’OR Institute for Research and Education (Rio de Janeiro), it was observed that samba stimulates the desire to move, activating the regions of the brain that have the function of controlling movement and the perception of rhythm and can be a tool for neurorehabilitation, in which the patient needs to relearn some movements.
Social interaction
Finally, samba lessons are generally practiced in groups, which can be useful for people who feel lonely, being a great opportunity to interact and create new friendships. Communication is very important for well-being and can help improve mental health.
“Samba is a multifaceted activity that promotes joy and physical and mental well-being. Additionally, samba is part of Brazil’s rich culture, and is also a great practice to immerse yourself in and learn about Brazil’s history,” explains Caique.
Source: Terra
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