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I am Ava Benedict. I am passionate about three things: children’s health (due in large part to my profession as a pediatrician), food (I am a passionate foodie and I dream of becoming a chef someday, with a restaurant in the Napa Valley region), and dancing. To me, dancing is not just something you do with your friends when you’re out painting the town red on a Friday night – it is an art form, a sport, and a very effective workout routine that can help you lose weight and have fun at the same time.
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Dancing is a very effective form of exercise because it tones and engages various muscle groups at the same time, which is why I, Ava Benedict, make sure to bust a few moves every day. I usually do Zumba at the gym when I have time or visit the local dance studio for some cardio strip tease and belly dancing. Dancing also helps me cope with stress – I usually feel much better and happier after dancing. I do not feel tired at all – I feel energized and pumped to do more (yes, even at 8PM!). It also helps me to think clearly, which helps me concentrate on whatever task I need to perform. Whenever I have a tough day at the hospital or am struggling with life issues, I dance, and I feel much better after.
If you’re in need of a fitness routine you won’t easily get bored with, one that produces fast, consistent results, or if you’re in need of an endorphin rush, I highly recommend dancing.
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