Belly-dancing: A good exercise for weight loss?

Q.	My friend wants me to sign up for a belly-dancing class with her. Is belly-dancing a good exercise for weight loss? No name / No state given see response Mayo Clinic physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist Edward Laskowski, M.D., and colleagues answer select questions from readers.

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