Introduction to Men's Interest in Dance Cardio
Stephanie Harris, the creator or HupSix, reveals that contrary to common assumptions, men show significant interest in dance cardio through HupSix. This observation comes from extensive testing with hundreds of open classes throughout Los Angeles, attracting diverse male participants including athletes, actors, and fitness enthusiasts.
Equipment Appeal and Comfort Factor
Men particularly appreciate the HupSix gear as it provides a practical focus for hand movements, reducing the potential awkwardness often associated with dance workouts. The equipment serves as a bridge to make dance-based exercise more approachable.
Athletic Foundation in Swing Dance
The workout is based on swing dance movements, noted as one of the most athletic social dance styles and historically the first to incorporate sneakers. The program emphasizes lateral movements common in sports, making it particularly relevant for athletic training.
Music and Mental Engagement
HupSix features specially composed rock music rather than traditional swing or techno, which receives positive feedback from male participants. Men particularly value the mental challenge of the workouts, with reviews highlighting how quickly the 30-minute sessions pass due to high mental engagement.
Breaking Gender Stereotypes in Dance Fitness
Stephanie discusses how dance-based workouts have historically been marketed exclusively to women since the late 1960s, expressing satisfaction in providing men an opportunity to engage in dance-based fitness through HupSix.