If you want a great workout, consider jigging.

The Metis dance is going to be compared with aerobics, running and Zumba dancing for its physical demands and health benefits.

University of Saskatchewan assistant professor of Kinesiology Heather Foulds is Metis and got the idea after trying the traditional dance that’s similar to Riverdance and found it physically demanding.

She says proficient dancers can perform about 10-thousand steps during a half-hour routine.

Foulds plans to test experienced “jiggers” to find out how the dance compares to other forms of exercise for its intensity.

New dancers will have their cholesterol, blood sugar, heart rates and blood pressure tested to determine the cardio-vascular benefits from jigging.

The 120-thousand dollars needed for the three-year study is coming from the Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation.