Comments on: Tango a Go Go – It’s Exercise, It Must Be Worth It http://www.wellheeledblog.com/2009/10/03/tango-exercise/ Personal Finance Blog at the Intersection of Life, Money & Happiness Thu, 09 Sep 2010 19:25:33 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Allison http://www.wellheeledblog.com/2009/10/03/tango-exercise/comment-page-1/#comment-6438 Allison Mon, 05 Oct 2009 20:23:52 +0000 http://www.wellheeledblog.com/?p=2496#comment-6438 If it makes you happy and you're dedicated--and it sounds like you are--I'd say do it! I'm active in swimming and sometimes people gasp at the cost (a whopping $50 a month for twenty hour-and-a-half COACHED practices--every weekday morning--AND access to the pool during its open hours). I do other things, too, like races and yoga, but I (as it appears you too) calculate the opportunity cost of spending our money on our passions and compensate in another way. If we (in general) weren't spending money on sports/activities, we'd probably be buying too many DVDs, etc. that won't give us as much lasting happiness. Go you for getting your priorities in order! If it makes you happy and you’re dedicated–and it sounds like you are–I’d say do it! I’m active in swimming and sometimes people gasp at the cost (a whopping $50 a month for twenty hour-and-a-half COACHED practices–every weekday morning–AND access to the pool during its open hours). I do other things, too, like races and yoga, but I (as it appears you too) calculate the opportunity cost of spending our money on our passions and compensate in another way. If we (in general) weren’t spending money on sports/activities, we’d probably be buying too many DVDs, etc. that won’t give us as much lasting happiness. Go you for getting your priorities in order!

]]> By: QL girl http://www.wellheeledblog.com/2009/10/03/tango-exercise/comment-page-1/#comment-6430 QL girl Mon, 05 Oct 2009 12:10:58 +0000 http://www.wellheeledblog.com/?p=2496#comment-6430 I start getting depressed when I start missing my dance classes. I wish I was kidding! Or maybe that's just exercise in general, but I have myself convinced I NEED my classes. lol. I start getting depressed when I start missing my dance classes. I wish I was kidding! Or maybe that’s just exercise in general, but I have myself convinced I NEED my classes. lol.

]]> By: Foxie | CarsxGirl http://www.wellheeledblog.com/2009/10/03/tango-exercise/comment-page-1/#comment-6417 Foxie | CarsxGirl Mon, 05 Oct 2009 01:12:39 +0000 http://www.wellheeledblog.com/?p=2496#comment-6417 Don't undervalue something that makes you happy as not "good for you." ;) While my cars don't provide me much exercise, the happiness and satisfaction is unrivaled in my life. So while exercise is a great reason to feel good about it, happiness is always worth affordable spending as well. Don’t undervalue something that makes you happy as not “good for you.” ;) While my cars don’t provide me much exercise, the happiness and satisfaction is unrivaled in my life. So while exercise is a great reason to feel good about it, happiness is always worth affordable spending as well.

]]> By: Wellheeled http://www.wellheeledblog.com/2009/10/03/tango-exercise/comment-page-1/#comment-6393 Wellheeled Sat, 03 Oct 2009 17:49:52 +0000 http://www.wellheeledblog.com/?p=2496#comment-6393 @me in millions: I did the calculations and that means each class is only $12.33. AND, because each class has additional practica time, I'm paying around $7 per hour of dance time. :) @Mari: I know! I'm really excited. I also found an instructor that I really liked. Also, I'm begining to learn milonga the dance. I think I might almost like it more than the tango - it's so quick and fun and the music just makes me smile. Not to mention all those grapevine steps w/ bent knees (can you say cardiovascular workout?!). I felt like I just ran a mile after that sequence. @me in millions: I did the calculations and that means each class is only $12.33. AND, because each class has additional practica time, I’m paying around $7 per hour of dance time. :)

@Mari: I know! I’m really excited. I also found an instructor that I really liked. Also, I’m begining to learn milonga the dance. I think I might almost like it more than the tango – it’s so quick and fun and the music just makes me smile. Not to mention all those grapevine steps w/ bent knees (can you say cardiovascular workout?!). I felt like I just ran a mile after that sequence.

]]> By: Mari http://www.wellheeledblog.com/2009/10/03/tango-exercise/comment-page-1/#comment-6391 Mari Sat, 03 Oct 2009 16:11:38 +0000 http://www.wellheeledblog.com/?p=2496#comment-6391 That's a terrific deal and I'm positive you won't regret it. Tango is my main exercise (though I walk my dogs quite a lot) and there's nothing that's beat the health benefits. I've lost weight, developed muscle tone, increased my stamina and balance. It's the most brilliant work out routine ever because it simply doesn't feel like an exercise program. "me in a million" is absolutely right - don't feel a bit guilty about it. You scored a great deal! That’s a terrific deal and I’m positive you won’t regret it. Tango is my main exercise (though I walk my dogs quite a lot) and there’s nothing that’s beat the health benefits. I’ve lost weight, developed muscle tone, increased my stamina and balance. It’s the most brilliant work out routine ever because it simply doesn’t feel like an exercise program. “me in a million” is absolutely right – don’t feel a bit guilty about it. You scored a great deal!

]]> By: me in millions http://www.wellheeledblog.com/2009/10/03/tango-exercise/comment-page-1/#comment-6389 me in millions Sat, 03 Oct 2009 14:05:45 +0000 http://www.wellheeledblog.com/?p=2496#comment-6389 I think $185 is a great price for 15 classes. If you love it and if it's great exercise, go for it and don't feel guilty. A girl's gotta have a passion! It's awesome that you found yours! I think $185 is a great price for 15 classes. If you love it and if it’s great exercise, go for it and don’t feel guilty. A girl’s gotta have a passion! It’s awesome that you found yours!

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