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Message: [QUOTE="Dogdeacon, post: 2714307, member: 1026"] Thoughtful response, thanks! Dancing is interesting, I've tried taking dance classes, not recently though and its really hard to get my brain to think that way & body to respond. I have similar issues if I try to do a step specific exercise I.e. new one is Icky Shuffle on an agility ladder. But once you learn proper footwork (say in basketball) it becomes 2nd nature. It is similar to playing an instrument and I think for young people the cognitive benefits of music and learning an instrument are well documented. So in theory maybe dance combines the physical and the musical and the mind to body discipline. I might try a dance class to keep the mind (& marriage!) sharp. Yoga can be similar. I still disagree on road v mountain biking, its easier to exhaust yourself or stay at aerobic threshold and keep pedaling on street hills - yes there is a forced level of exertion on trails but its quicker and if/when you bonk you walk. Nonetheless there is something mentally stimulating and thrilling, kind of like skiing that navigating a trail provides and the street rarely does. I conclude road biking done with consistent intensity is better aerobic exercise, while acknowledging mountain biking offers something more for the mind. I'll conclude by returning to swimming again which offers similar challenges to dancing. There are non-intuitive techniques and movements to learn, practice and concentrate on. Each stroke has different techniques and how to enter the water, how to kick, where your head, hands etc are all contribute to efficiency and speed. You have to think about breathing! Particularly in open water (not constantly interrupted by turns) when you find that rhythm there is a mind-body magic to it. Its elusive though and fatigue or distraction takes it back away. The discipline required in sports where you may or likely will get distracted (golf!) are likely good practice for the mind and body. Ideally combine with other sports like basketball where there is mostly reaction & instinct. [/QUOTE]

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