{"id":61341,"date":"2017-09-05T07:15:23","date_gmt":"2017-09-05T11:15:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/?p=61341"},"modified":"2021-05-15T07:00:37","modified_gmt":"2021-05-15T11:00:37","slug":"lablast-dance-workout","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/db\/lablast-dance-workout\/","title":{"rendered":"LaBlast: The Most Fun Dance Workout from Louis van Amstel"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/pUjZRbDk_PI\" width=\"620\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Not every workout has to be grueling. When it comes to dance, there\u2019s only smiling \u2018til the end. Just ask <a href=\"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/db\/365-louis-van-amstel-dancing-with-the-stars-workout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Louis van Amstel<\/a>, <em>Dancing with the Stars <\/em>top choreographer and LaBlast Fitness founder. \u201cDance is more intimate and explosive than just pure fitness. It\u2019s a workout in disguise,\u201d van Amstel says.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s why we\u2019re bottling up all the heart-pumping excitement left on the dance floor and bringing it right to your home with Daily Burn\u2019s new dance fitness program, <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/2iCXHWn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LaBlast<\/a> \u2014 available to premium users today.<\/p>\n<p><strong>TRY IT FIRST: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/2iCXHWn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sign Me Up for Burn\u2019s LaBlast Program<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>LaBlast: The Dance Workout from Louis van Amstel<\/h3>\n<p>From the jazzy movements of the Lindy Hop to the rhythmic footwork of the rumba, you\u2019ll train just like the celebs on <em>DWTS <\/em>during the four-week <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/2iCXHWn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LaBlast dance workout program<\/a>. But unlike <em>DWTS<\/em>, the LaBlast workouts are partner-free so the spotlight\u2019s on you. \u201cYou\u2019ll learn the true skill of ballroom dancing and its many influences. Salsa, rumba, Lindy Hop, jive, the list goes on,\u201d van Amstel says.<\/p>\n<p>Under the guidance of van Amstel, you\u2019ll kick, twist and boogie your way to a more confident and stronger you. Plus, you don\u2019t need to follow every step perfectly to reap the health-boosting benefits. Just <a href=\"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/fitness\/cardio-dance-beginner-workout-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">swaying your hips<\/a> and staying on your toes is enough to get your heart rate up.<\/p>\n<p>LaBlast is easier on the wallet, too. \u201cBallroom dancing can be a very expensive sport,\u201d van Amstel adds. The average dance class can cost up to $30, and if you want private instruction, it quickly adds up. But now all you need is your phone, laptop or TV to stream LaBlast\u2019s ballroom-inspired workouts until you\u2019re boogying like a pro.<\/p>\n<p><strong>SIGN ME UP: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/2iCXHWn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Try Daily Burn\u2019s LaBlast Program Today<\/a><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_61345\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-61345\" style=\"width: 620px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-61345 size-full\" title=\"LaBlast: The Most Fun Dance Workout You\u2019ll Ever Do\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-life.dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/10022226\/LaBlast-Daily-Burn-Dance-Program-1.jpg\" alt=\"LaBlast: The Most Fun Dance Workout You\u2019ll Ever Do\" width=\"620\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-life.dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/10022226\/LaBlast-Daily-Burn-Dance-Program-1.jpg 620w, https:\/\/cdn-life.dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/10022226\/LaBlast-Daily-Burn-Dance-Program-1-300x194.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-61345\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><i>Photo: Ryan Kelly \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/2iCXHWn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LaBlast<\/a><\/i><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>What to Expect from LaBlast<\/h3>\n<p>Perfect for all levels, LaBlast combines different moves from a variety of ballroom dances into a 30-minute <a href=\"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/fitness\/high-intensity-hiit-workout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">workout<\/a>. \u201cThe eight workouts are divided into intervals that include fast- and slower-paced forms of dance,\u201d the Emmy-nominated choreographer says. Expect the quickstep to get your heart pounding with fast-paced footwork, quarter turns, spins and chass\u00e9s. Meanwhile, \u201cPasodoble and rumba will help you tone and sculpt your muscles through the lengthening and extending movements,\u201d says van Amstel.<\/p>\n<p>Cardio and strength aside, the LaBlast dance workouts will also fine-tune your balance, <a href=\"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/tech\/improve-posture-tools-gadgets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">posture<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/fitness\/30-minute-hiit-jump-rope-workout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">coordination<\/a> (read: brain power). \u201cThe dances are progressive,\u201d the three-time world dance champion explains. \u201cWe work through one move before adding the next one, and then we combine them into one song. You\u2019ll do four rounds of the same routine,\u201d van Amstel says.<\/p>\n<p>This dance party doesn\u2019t miss a beat on your core either. You\u2019ll do twists that <a href=\"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/db\/365-crunch-ab-exercises\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tone your obliques<\/a> and jive kicks that target your <a href=\"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/fitness\/lower-ab-exercises-strong-core\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">lower abs<\/a>. If you want a greater challenge, add a pair of light weights (five pounds, or whatever you\u2019re comfortable with) to level up the exercises.<\/p>\n<p><strong>TRY IT TODAY: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/2iCXHWn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Try Daily Burn\u2019s LaBlast Program<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>When Life Gets Tough, Dance It Out<\/h3>\n<p>What sets LaBlast apart from other dance workout programs is how carefree, fun and approachable it is. Whether you\u2019re a <a href=\"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/fitness\/beginner-crossfit-workouts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CrossFitter<\/a> or runner, you can pick up any LaBlast workout and start dancing. If you\u2019re worried about keeping up with the beat, van Amstel assures you not to overthink things \u2014 just jump in. \u201cDance is much like a mirror of life. It\u2019s physical, emotional and mental. But it gives you strength and builds confidence so you can deal with life,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n<p>And with moves like \u201cThe Shampoo,\u201d and \u201cDisco Arms,\u201d could you really take it <em>too <\/em>seriously? \u201cAll you need to do is just watch, listen and give up control,\u201d van Amstel says. \u201cYou can do it!\u201d<\/p>\n<p><em>Note to reader: The content in this article relates to the core service offered by Daily Burn. In the interest of editorial disclosure and integrity, the reader should know that this site is owned and operated by Daily Burn.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Ready for the most fun dance workout of your life? Sign up for the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/2iCXHWn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Daily Burn LaBlast program<\/a>, now available for premium users only!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You\u2019ve seen Louis van Amstel train celebs on Dancing with the Stars. 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