Still marvelling (or wincing!) at the flexibility of Angela Rippon doing stand-up splits in front of millions in the show’s opening weeks? She proves, at 79, that dancing isn’t just a fun thing to do at a party after a few Sauvignons. It’s fantastic for muscle strength and tone, flexibility, and cardiovascular fitness – and it can help build confidence, too.
And what makes it so great is that anyone can do it. ‘You don’t). ‘Even 10 minutes of dancing, as part of regular exercise, a few times a week will bring rewards.’