Dancers already know how intense class can be — but did you know dance outperforms most workouts when it comes to calorie burn?

Dance has countless physical and neurological benefits, but today, we're focusing on one specific metric: how learning choreography torches calories in ways other workouts don't.

We'll break down the science behind why dance class is the ultimate calorie-burning workout, the hidden HIIT factor, and how it stacks up against sports and traditional exercise.

Let's get into it!

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PS. I used a new microphone in this episode and I'm still tweaking the settings. Hence, my speech sounds a little clipped and/or some of my "S" sounds may come through a bit off. Not sure it's THAT noticeable, but I had to mention it. :)

Studies mentioned in the show:

"Motor Learning and Caloric Expenditure" - Frontiers in Human Neuroscience (2019)

"Dance and Brain Function: Neuroplasticity in Motion" - Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews (2017)

"Dance as Interval Training: Metabolic and Cardiorespiratory Responses" - Journal of Sports Sciences (2021)

"Cardiovascular Endurance in Dancers vs. Athletes" - Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research (2020)

"Harvard Health Publishing, Harvard Medical School" – Calories burned in 30 minutes for people of three different weights (updated 2021)

"The Role of Enjoyment in Exercise Adherence" - British Journal of Sports Medicine (2018)