First things first. Twerking is not new. The dance form has origins in African dance and has been popular in the southern United States for decades. Women have twerked at parties, strip clubs, and social gatherings for a very long time. When pop singer Miley Cyrus “twerked” during an awards show, it was suddenly thrust into the mainstream and everyone started doing it. Those who have been doing the dance forever looked on with amusement. Suddenly twerk fitness classes and classes teaching women how to twerk popped up everywhere. Twerking for exercise certainly does have some health benefits. Let’s discuss a few!