A dance cardio workout has had success in motivating exercise enthusiasts to participate in a routine that relieves stress and does not feel like a workout. The dance includes neck stretches, hamstring stretches, squats, and calming breaths. Participants find that it is easy to resume this routine with easy steps should the dancer lost. It is particularly helpful in the holiday season when people are stressed from traveling, buying gifts, and managing family tension.

The Dance Cardio Workout That Demolishes Holiday Stress – Shape Magazine