Dancing is an extremely good way to exercise even though many do not use it. Dancing works all the muscles in your body – your thigh muscles, foot muscles, arm muscles, neck muscles, stomach muscles, waist muscles, etc. It heightens your metabolism and also is good for increasing your heart rate. Dancing can be a lot of fun as well and can be done in the comfort of your own home. You may be able to find jazz classes locally where you live. These dance classes are called jazzercise, which combines jazz music and dancing. You will find other individuals in the class to make it even more fun.