There is a lot of overlap between animal movement and more established practices like yoga, Pilates, and dance, which aim to improve balance and core strength, increase joint mobility and stability, and have been embraced by orthopedic surgeons as well.
One small study found it burns about the same number of calories as a similar duration of other moderate aerobic exercise, like a game of doubles tennis. Another suggests that it improves coordination and hip and shoulder flexibility, which is especially important as we age.
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