Dance to prevent stroke

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I have come across this and you may want to dance as an exercise for stroke prevention. "Exercise also can avert recurrent strokes, but if you've had a stroke, be sure to obtain your doctor's approval before beginning an exercise program. If you're not sure where to start or what's best for you, start by pursuing activities you enjoy. If you like to dance, put on your favorite music, push the coffee table back and try the following step. Stand with your feet hip-width apart, and your knees and toes pointing forward. Pull your abdominal muscles in and relax your shoulders. Widen your stance by quickly stepping out first with your right foot, then with your left, as you reach your arms up into a "V" position overhead. Immediately step back in quickly, first with your right foot then with your left and bend into a slight crouch position. Pull your arms in to your waist. Reverse and step out, and in leading with your left foot, continue alternating sides until you feel like changing to another dance step. Your steps should have a quick, darting movement out and in. Keep your chest lifted and your head held high as you do this move; avoid bending forward from the waist or shoulders." Can you learn this? Let's try it.