A great way to promote an active lifestyle is through music, which is why the Heart and Stroke Foundation is supported by Girl Pow-R, a Toronto-based girl group known for their inspiring lyrics. Their single ‘Let’s Go Dancing’ is all about celebrating life and getting up and moving.
Living an active lifestyle is important for our overall health and wellbeing. Not only does it keep us moving, but it also helps reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke and other chronic diseases – something that the Heart and Stroke Foundation knows all too well. This organization is committed to promoting physical activity as part of a healthy lifestyle and reducing the impact of these conditions on Canadians.
The Heart and Stroke Foundation is dedicated to tackling some of Canada’s leading causes of death, disability and poor quality of life by funding research, education and advocacy initiatives that will reduce the burden of these illnesses.
The foundation strongly believes in the importance of exercising and staying active as a way to prevent heart disease and stroke. Exercising is not just good for your physical health, but also your mental health. When you live an active lifestyle, endorphins are released which can help boost your mood and reduce stress levels.
How is dance related to your heart health?
Dancing is a great way to stay active and keep your heart healthy. When you dance, you’re engaging multiple muscle groups, which helps strengthen the cardiovascular system. It also increases your breathing rate so that more oxygen-rich blood can reach your heart and other organs.
For those recovering from a stroke or heart problems, dance can be a beneficial form of physical therapy. It helps restore muscle flexibility and coordination, as well as balance and cardiovascular endurance.
The Heart and Stroke Foundation encourages everyone to get up, move and dance! Whether it’s with family, friends, or on your own – just moving and grooving to your favourite beats can make a difference in keeping your heart healthy and living an active lifestyle. It isn’t just dancing that can make a difference; any kind of physical activity like going for a jog, bike ride, or swim can all contribute to improving your overall health.
However, it is important to note that everyone has different, specific needs and this should always be consulted with your doctor before.
The Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation is here to help Canadians lead longer, healthier lives through promoting dance as part of an active lifestyle. So don’t forget to take breaks throughout the day, dance your worries away, and keep your heart healthy.
If we all work together, we can make a difference in the fight against heart disease and stroke. So let’s get up, move and dance to the beat of ‘Let’s Go Dancing’ by Girl Pow-R –for our hearts and for our health.
Girl Pow-R is a pop-rock music group on a mission to empower young girls through their music by addressing topics like self-esteem, body image and acceptance of oneself. Girl Pow-R aims to inspire and empower young girls around the world with their music.
Learn more about Girl Pow-r on their YouTube channel, and listen to their hit single ‘Let’s Go Dancing’. Check out their Spotify for even more inspiring tunes. You can also contact Girl Pow-R at info(at)girlpow-r.com.