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Gillian Russell explores the physical and mental health benefits of various forms of dance

Gillian Russell explores the physical and mental health benefits of various forms of dance and talks to Morag Deyes from Dancebase and Laura Collins from Pole Sport Scotland.

Dance yourself fitter: Gillian Russell explores the physical and mental health benefits of various forms of dance.

Morag Deyes from Dancebase explains why dancing can get us fitter and describes what exactly it's doing for both mind and body. What are the best kinds of dancing for burning calories, flexibility, toning and strengthening?

Laura Collins from Pole Sport Scotland gives Gillian a pole dancing lesson and explains her wish for it to be viewed as a serious form of exercise as opposed to something we might just associate with nightclubs. From increasing bone density and promoting weight loss to improved flexibility, stamina, strength and mental health, pole dancing converts share the reasons why they've taken it up.

Dance instructor Gillian Urquhart demonstrates what the latest dance craze Highland Hustle is all about and just how fit it can get you.

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