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AEROBICS
AEROBIC EXERCISE
•Refers to exercise that
involves or improves oxygen consumption by the body. •Aerobic means “with oxygen” and refers to the use of oxygen in the body’s metabolic or energy- generating process. •Aerobic dance combines fat-burning aerobic movements, muscle-building exercises, and stretching into routines that are performed to music. Aerobic dance offered at three intensity levels: 1. Low 2. Intermediate 3. High 1. Low –usually for beginners 2. Intermediate – dancers starts to receive the benefits of dance aerobics 3. High –dancers work extremely hard and this also helps the heart and lungs became more efficient and stronger. WHAT IS AEROBIC GOOD FOR? A regular workout will: •Strengthen your heart muscle and lungs •Stimulate the circulation of blood •Help you burn calories •Improve the shape and tone of your body. HISTORY OF AEROBICS •Both the term and the specific exercise method were developed by a physician, called Dr. Kenneth H. Cooper, in San Antonio air force hospital in Texas. •His book “Aerobics” was published in 1968. •After the publishing of Cooper’s book, the fitness instructor Jackie Sorenson developed a series of dance routines known as the aerobic dance to improve the cardiovascular fitness. EQUIPMENT •Floor mats •Bicycles •Dumbbells •Trampolines •Balls •Steps •Ropes KINDS OF AEROBICS •Freestyle Aerobics •Step Aerobics •Sport Aerobics •Aerobic Kickboxing •Dance Aerobics •Water Aerobics DIFFERENT BENEFITS OF AEROBICS •The heart operates more efficient and becomes stronger. •It helps to control weight. •Decreases the risk in developing diabetes, heart diseases and obesity. •There is an augmented in good cholesterol and reduction in bad cholesterol. •Augments the body’s efficiency to take in oxygen and makes you breathe faster. •It helps to reduce and regulate the body fat. •Increases the body muscle strength and elasticity. •Increases the quality of sleep. •Helps to decrease chronic diseases like heart disease and hypertension. •Aerobic intensify the resistance fatigue and gives you more vigor and energy. •The goal is to recover enough that you can go hard again during your next work interval. •If you're a beginner, you might have longer rest intervals, or work intervals that are challenging but not at maximum effort.