Kellie Pickler, the country singer who lost American Idol, was named the winner of season 16 of the ABC reality dance competition Dancing With the Stars.
The songstress gone dancer went from perfecting lyrics to conquering the dance floor in a matter of months. If you weren’t inspired to get your dance shoes on before, we bet you are now!
If you are sick of the gym or your humdrum workout routine, just dance instead! Dance-based workouts are a growing trend in the fitness world for good reason. In hour long dance session you can burn 200 to 400 calories and you will have fun while you do it. High-energy routines like those you see on Dancing With the Stars can be compared to an intense workout at the gym. What we love about this is that it is a weight-bearing activity has you using nearly all of the muscles in your body while working on balance and coordination too.
While we are confident many of you can create your own dance routine at home by turning on the tunes and letting loose, we are quite impressed with this thigh toning exercise that will strengthen your lower body without the leg machine at the gym.
Ready to get those dancer legs? Try this Plie Squat with a Leg Sweep from Shape:
Do you do any dance specific exercise classes? Are you happy Kellie won Dancing With the Stars?
