Aerobics

• Aerobics


  Physical exercise that combines rhythmic aerobic exercise with stretching and strength training routines with the goal of improving all elements of fitness
• Aerobic


  With oxygen or in the presence of oxygen
• Aerobic activity


  • Trains the heart, lungs and cardiovascular system to process and deliver oxygen more quickly and efficiently to every part of the body
• Low Impact Aerobics


  Rhythmic movements, with exercising of the large muscle groups, for people who can't perform high intensity workout
• Water Aerobics


  Excellent method to burn out unwanted flab from the body and build inner strength, good for people ailing from arthritis and other problems
• Step Aerobics


  Newer version and interesting technique of aerobics, practiced on a step
• Dance Aerobics


  Integrates exercise and dance movements into routines that are practiced with the music
• Sport Aerobics


  Hard and competitive sport that has a singular connection of aerobic choreography and gymnastics elements
• Aerobic equipment


  • Floor mats
  • Dumbbells
  • Balls
  • Steps
  • Ropes
  • Bicycles
  • Trampolines
• Warm-up Aerobic Exercise


  1. Walking or marching in place

  2. Stepping from side to side

  3. Moving the arms at waist level or higher

  4. A gentle stretch of each of the major muscle groups
• Cardiovascular Aerobic Exercise


  1. Back and forth movements

  2. Leaping and hopping

  3. Dance moves

  4. Walking

  5. Jogging

  6. Biking
• Cool-down Aerobic Exercise


  1. Gentle motions of the warm-up phase

  2. Stretching
• Dr. Kenneth H. Cooper's book "Aerobics" was published


  1968
• After publishing of Cooper's book, the fitness instructor Jacki Sorensen developed a series of dance routines known as the aerobic dance to improve the cardiovascular fitness
• Brittany ENGLATIERA: 'LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Identify and describe the types/components of Aerobics. Demonstrate one of the types of Aerobics. Appreciate Aerobics.'