I’m loving Taylor Swift’s new song “Shake it Off.” The message about ignoring what haters say and just being yourself is an important message in today’s world.
“Shake It Off” Dance Fitness Video
I’ve choreographed this routine to have easier steps so that you can really get into the music and get a great cardio workout. You can have fun portraying the character of the song and putting expression and different arm movements into the workout if you like. You can even picture in your mind what you’d like to “shake off” while doing your routine. This can help you get into the routine even more and work through difficult emotions. Or, you can just have fun while you dance to this energetic song!
Just Keep Moving
The breakdown is made for you to go through as many times as you need. You may want to go through it before you do the full workout each time. You may want to do it one to three times and just do the full workout otherwise. Remember, it is for you and what you need specifically. Use it to suit your needs best!
This is a full-body cardio and toning workout. Keep your core engaged to get the most benefit for your abs and to protect your body. Activate your core throughout the routine by lengthening your body and drawing your belly button into your spine. You shouldn’t feel the moves or routine in your lower back. If you do find you feel it in your lower back, activate your abdominals and glutes even more.
Workout Ideas
Do a warmup before this workout and a cool-down after. You may also choose to do the breakdown a couple of times as you warm up.
Here are some ideas for you to use this workout (times are approximate):
10-Minute Workout – Do the breakdown 1x and full workout 1x. This would be slightly longer when cooling down.
20 -Minute Workout – Do the breakdown 2x and full workout 2x.
40-Minute Workout – Do the breakdown 2x and full workout 2x. Repeat breakdown and full workout alternating each 2x. Follow with approximately 5-minute cool-down.
Taylor Swift “Shake It Off” – Dance Workout with Christina Chitwood
Taylor Swift “Shake It Off” – Dance Workout Breakdown with Christina Chitwood
Once you’re comfortable with this workout, remember that you burn the most calories according to the intensity you put into the workout. Have fun, and burn those calories! 🙂
Here are 10 other dance workouts you can try!
“Latch” – Dance Workout with Christina Chitwood
“Everything Is AWESOME!!!” Dance Workout with Christina Chitwood for Kids & Kids at Heart
Sam Smith “Stay With Me” Dance Workout with Christina Chitwood
Nico & Vinz “Am I Wrong” Dance Workout with Christina Chitwood
John Legend “All of Me” – Dance Workout with Christina Chitwood
Calvin Harris “Summer” – Dance Workout with Christina Chitwood
“Let It Go” Frozen Inspired Dance Workout with Christina Chitwood
“Happy” Dance Workout with Christina Chitwood
“Problem” Dance Workout with Christina Chitwood
“Turn Down for What” Dance Workout with Christina Chitwood
Note: For all my dance workouts, see my dance workout category.
Shake It Off is a good song to dance to. It’s a fun song with a danceable beat.
Love that song and the message! Such a fun routine to it!
Haha I had never heard that song before! Cute message, fun routine!
this would be fun to stay fit doing fun things like dancing, people can choose boxing jumping karate and other martial art but dancing on favourite song would be more fun.
Belly dancing burn practices which 300 calories while dancing fast-moving burn 450 calories per hour, while jogging for the same time burns 500 calories. Thus, it can be an effective way to dance and good for weight loss and fat burning unwanted private bridles of rapid and direct impact on the entire central region represented in the abdomen, waist and buttocks. An hour a day is not required, but can only constitute the practice of sport and hobby belly dancing for 20 minutes a day to make up a big difference.