So if you watched the Beijing Olympics. You probably seen the Hip-Hop Grannies. Yes I said Hip-Hop grannies. These older hip-hoppers was getting it in. They showed that Hip-Hop transcends various boundaries. Boundaries or culture, ethnicity, ability, and even age. Hip-Hop has a number of benefits for the body and mind. Check out the video below. If they can do it. Well you know the rest.
For The Hip-Hop Grannies, Dancing Proves “50 Is the New 30″
Wu Ying is from a generation that lived through some of modern China’s most tumultuous decades, including the stifling Cultural Revolution era, when western cultural thought and influences were banned. She probably never heard of the Boomer slogan “50 is the new 30,” but she does know the benefits she’s gained from her fun exercise program that she can practice anywhere. And she plans to dance for as long as she physically can, noting:
“I think that dancing hip-hop has made me younger, happier, [and] improved my memory.”
Dancing Also Benefits Mental Health
The physical health payoff from dancing might appear obvious, but there’s more: Regular physical exercise also staves off dementia and improves mental acuity. Just ask the “Grannies:”
* Liu Jian Zhu, a 59-year-old former pharmacist with the Chinese air force, said dancing hip-hop has been “a breakthrough” for her. “Since I was in the military, my life had been required to be serious and intense,” Liu explained. “It has really changed my life and personality.”
* Wen Di, 55, used to work as a railroad construction technician, but after retiring just last year she wanted to find something to fill what she called the emptiness in her life. “I saw Wu’s dancing on TV and thought that it was very inspiring.”
* Says Wu: “We represent a new image, a new fashion for Chinese grandmothers. We develop with time and connect with the world. We don’t just learn our own Chinese culture. We learn cultures from other countries to enrich ourselves and our lives to lead a more colorful and high-quality life.”
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