Mrs. MasseyNovember 20, 2008

2nd Physical Activity and Wellness

Hula Dancing is also known as Mêlée.

– Hula dancing (HD) is:

• The essence and spirit of Hawaii.

• A poetic text.

• Movement that is interpreted and performed on the basis of the text.

• Hand and arm gestures combined with rhythmic twisting

and swirling.

Hula dancing provides:

• An initial/beginner to moderate bone building activity.

• A cardio work out and provides an aerobic workout.

• A weight bearing form of exercise.

Hula dancing provides a great way to burn calories.

• The more a person weighs the more calories he or she burns.

• An average person weighing: 130 pounds burns 354 calories per hour.155 pounds- 422 calories/hour.190 pounds- 518 calories/hour

Suggestions

Before dancing one should warm up by:• Jogging in place• Doing jumping jacks• Lunges• Jumping rope. • When you are finished dancing the way to

cool down is Cool Down Exercises For The Beginner Dancer.mht

Sources

• http://www.indianchild.com/games/hula-dancing.htm

• http://ezinearticles.com/?Warming-Up-Before-Exercising&id=1475603

• mhtml:file://F:\Cool%20Down%20Exercises%20For%20The%20Beginner%20Dancer.mht

• http://www.citracal.com/BEST/BEST-Exercises.aspx?cardio#CWE