While any aerobic exercise can have this kind of effect on you, dance is one of the best aerobic exercises you have at your disposal for improving both your physical and mental health. Not only can you dance at varying intensities, you're also learning a valuable talent that can aid you later in life. There's also the social aspect of dance that shouldn't be overlooked as meeting others on the dance floor can forge new relationships and give you valuable interaction with others that's also capable of boosting your mood