Dancing... It's better than exercise!

I'm 61 years old. Until about one year ago, I had high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and weighed at least 30 pounds more than my 5'2" height warranted. My aerobic activity amounted to walking to the mail box once a day - even this caused heart pain for me. In the previous 20 years, I'd tried every form of activity, including joining health clubs at least half a dozen times. Each time, I lost my motivation after a few weeks.

I also paid $700 for a Nordic Track, bought a pricey bike, and purchased a high-end treadmill. As with the health clubs, none of these items maintained my interest for very long. I'd long since concluded that unless an activity was FUN, I would not keep it up! How many others have fallen back into slothful lifestyles for the same reason? I think I'm rather typical.

About a year ago, I found myself in a bar with a rock band. My salsa class had been cancelled right above this bar, so I ventured into it. The music began, I moved a little to it, then eventually found myself up on the dance floor letting loose with moves I didn't even know were in me! By the end of the evening, I was given roses for being the "best dancer of the evening".