Frevo: benefits of dancing –

Born at the end of the 19th century, in the city of Recife-PE, frevo has established itself as one of the most important dances in Brazilian culture and, since 2012, has been recognized as an Intangible Heritage of Humanity by Unesco.

His frantic movements, full of explosion and elasticity make anyone sweat. Or rather: boil – as noted by journalist Osvaldo da Silva, responsible for naming the dance due to its incendiary characteristic and whose birth day (September 14) was chosen to celebrate Frevo Day.

A good frevo requires physical preparation

In addition to its historical importance, it is also a fact that frevo became popular because it is a very fun dance. Just watch its practitioners skipping through the streets of Pernambuco with an umbrella in hand to be infected by that atmosphere of celebration and freedom.

Although it is quite democratic, the dance demands a lot of physical preparation from its practitioners. According to Guilherme Micheski, professor of Smart Fit’s technical team, a good performance of frevo demands attributes of strength, mobility and resistance of the lower limbs and core (abdomen and lumbar).

Because of this, frevo is an extremely efficient tool for anyone who wants to combine a lot of fun with training, as its practice promotes the expenditure of up to 450 calories in an hour of activity. intensity requires caution. This is because, according to Micheski, the jumps and rotations without feet, which are characteristic of dance, demand preparation against possible injuries such as twists and falls.

“Frevo is made up of complex movements that, for many people, are difficult to perform. Therefore, good physical preparation is indicated for the practice. An example of this is the fact that people who already perform activities such as functional training, crossfit, dancing and pilates tend to find it easier to learn and perform”, analyzed the Smart Fit teacher.