A Case For Line Dancing as a Cardio Workout

Line dancing isn't necessarily a groundbreaking activity for many folks throughout the country, but the notion that people are trading the treadmill for a two-step immediately piques my interest. What are the chances the latest cardio trend is actually down at the local honky tonk? Line dancing's cool-girl rebrand isn't just anecdotal: Per a recent Eventbrite Trend Report, this affinity may actually be part of a larger Western revival. Data shows line dancing events are up 165 percent, partially motivated by aesthetic appeal, yes, but also by a movement towards phone-free living. People are craving authentic connection, analog activities, and joyful movement. Curious to see what all the hype was about (and if line dancing truly could double as my daily dose of cardio), I decided to give it a whirl. Here's what I learned, what I loved, and what my actual Oura ring stats ended up conveying. My Line Dancing Experience In all honesty, I was dreading my first line dancing class. I had booked a beginner class with Stud Country, a queer line dancing studio in Los Angeles. Still, after spending nearly a decade in Arizona, it was difficult for me to separate the fun of line dancing from the Old West's less-inclusive underbelly. Thankfully, the Stud Country studio immediately assuaged my concerns. We danced to