PATHFIT 2

• Cardiovascular exercises


  also called aerobic or endurance exercise, cardiovascular exercise is any form of activity that uses aerobic metabolism.
• Cardio


  A short for cardiorespiratory or cardiovascular exercise and refers to exercise that elevates the heart rate to pump oxygen and nutrient-carrying blood to the working muscles.
• FITT


  Frequency, intensity, time, and type. It is one way to remember the general guidelines for what should be included in a fitness plan.
• Heart Rate


  The number of heartbeats per unit of time, usually per minute.
• HIIT


  High intensity interval training. A form of interval training, a cardiovascular exercise strategy alternating short periods of anaerobic exercise with less intense recovery period, until too exhausted to continue
• IT Band


  Iliotobia is the tendon that runs down the outer side of your thigh from your hip to knee
• High-impact cardio


  Any cardiovascular activity that involves having both your feet off the ground at some point during the activity. It is also called a weight-bearing exercise because you are supporting your own body weight with your limbs against the force of gravity. Examples include jumping rope, high-impact aerobic dance, and certain forms of advanced strength training.
• Low-impact cardio


  Any cardiovascular activity during which one foot remains on the ground at all times. It is still a weight-bearing exercise and good for maintaining healthy bones and conditioning the lungs and heart. Examples include walking, hiking and low-impact aerobic dance.
• No-impact cardio


  When cardiovascular exercise is performed in water, because being immersed in water reduces the pull of gravity on the body. Examples are such as cycling and aquatic exercise are ideal if you have arthritic condition or are undergoing injury rehabilitation as they eliminate most of the jarring and pounding associated with land-based cardio activity.
• Special Benefits of Cardio


  Improved heart health, Enhanced brain health, Increased metabolic rate, Weight regulation, Improved mood and energy, Stronger immune system, Management of arthritis.
• Cardio Circuit Workout


  Series of cardio exercises performed right after the other.
• Contralateral Movement.


  The opposing movement of hips and shoulders on both side of the body.
• Plyometrics is a combination of aerobic exercise and resistance work.
• Cardio-based dance fitness


  The majority of dancing fitness sessions emphasize cardiovascular activity. Instructors devise simple choreography to keep participants moving and raise their heart rates. Zumba, Jazzercise, LaBlast, Hip Hop Abs, TurboJam, and Bokwa are all examples of this type of exercise.
• Slower-paced dance fitness


  These classes concentrate on various aspects of physical fitness. Barre programs, for example, strive to enhance balance, coordination, core strength, and flexibility while also strengthening smaller, stabilizing muscles. Pole Dancing, and Yoga are the examples
• Dance Cardio


  These workouts may feature hip swaying and chest pops, but the tempo is quick and the goal is to make you sweat (nothing further). Cardio dancing classes are frequently focused on specific dance genres or forms.
• Zumba


  is a fitness program that combines latin and international music with dance moves. Its routines incorporate interval training with alternating fast and slow rhythms that will improve cardiovascular fitness.
• Bokwa


  is based on African dance, Doonya on Bollywood dance. Dr. Qureshi said that "Bokwa dance utilizes every part of the body, so it increases muscular endurance, strength, and stamina with certain letters and digits, allowing for low to high impact. Punch-and-Strike (a variation) is cardio, but more intense and focused on jabs, strikes, and kicks. Tone-and-Core is much slower in pace, but follows the music, with focus on toning and strengthening the core, upper, and lower body resistance training."
• Jazzercise or Jazz


  dance is a combination of aerobic exercise, HIIT cardio, and dance fitness safe and effective for all ages and fitness levels.
• Belly Dancing


  is beautiful and exotic. Its origin was in Arabic countries such as Egypt and Turkey several decades ago. The name is entirely western and is a solo dance form where torso articulation is a must. There are different forms of belly dancing, and they all have unique styles. It does fall under the category of aerobic dances and is used these days in fitness classes too