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Aerobics
Aerobics
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Aerobics
Aerobics is a form of exercise done to improve flexibility, muscular strength, and cardio-vascular fitness. The word aerobics means "using oxygen."
Overview
Aerobics is a method of exercise designed to maximize the consumption of oxygen by the body. In order to achieve this, a variety of stretching and strength training routines are performed to music, and led by an instructor.
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Goal of Aerobics
To improve one's flexibility, strength, endurance and general health.
Rules of Aerobics
Most aerobics programs follow a general framework, which is: a warming up period, a minimum of 20 minutes of intensive exercise, and a cooling down period. Other basic rules include wearing rubber-soled shoes, and listening to the commands of the instructor.
History of Aerobics
Aerobics was developed in the 1960's by a pair of United States Air Force doctors, as a result of their research on why some muscular people were prone to poor performances in running, biking and swimming. Their findings were published in Aerobics, an extremely popular book that introduced the methods to a worldwide audience. Since then, many different disciplines have been created based on the basic techniques of aerobics. Today, aerobics is taught and practiced in many countries around the world, and has greatly contributed to the health and well being of millions.
Aerobics Equipment
Sneakers
(the following equipment is optional, depending on the type of aerobics program)
Exercise Mat
Hand Weights
Step Board
Aerobics Safety
Stretching and staying properly hydrated can help avoid most aerobics related injuries.
Aerobics Training
Participating in aerobics requires no training, beyond having a basic level of fitness. Usually programs are divided into beginner, intermediate and advanced based on skill level of participants and results desired.
Aerobics Terminology
Curl - bending an arm or leg back towards the body

Pull - moving the arms back towards the body, as if pulling an object

Step - a rhythmic movement of the legs and feet
States with Active Aerobics Listings
Darker states have more active listings.
States with active Aerobics listings
The 5 Most Recently Added Aerobics Listings
Greater Columbus Aeorbics Program
Listed by Greater Columbus Swim Team
October 16, 2008 at 9:00am
Boot Camp Classes (3 days a week, 5 weeks)
Listed by Tampa Bay Club Sport
October 15, 2008 at 6:11pm
Boot Camp Classes (3 days a week, 5 weeks)
Listed by Tampa Bay Club Sport
October 15, 2008 at 6:11pm
Aerobics Classes at Hammond Fitness Center
Listed by City of Hammond, IN
September 22, 2008 at 12:57am
Adult Sole Train-Step Aerobics in Bloomington
Listed by City of Bloomington, IN
September 18, 2008 at 2:02am
Citations
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aerobic_exercise
http://k2.kirtland.cc.mi.us/~balbachl/step.htm
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In Category: Aerobics
Pronounced: ai-roh-biks
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