DANCE AEROBICS

DANCE AEROBICS

·         Aerobics literally means ‘living in air’.

·         It refers to the use of oxygen to adequately meet energy demands during exercise.

·         Aerobics consists of activities such as brisk walking, jogging, cycling, swimming and dance aerobics.

·         Aerobics lowers blood sugar and cholesterol in the body, helps in losing weight and builds muscles.

A. DANCE AEROBICS

·         It combines the rhythmic steps of aerobics and dance to make it a fun-filled and lively way to keep fit, and appeals to beginners as well.

·         It can be performed by both men and women.

·         It can be done 3-5 days a week, depending on your fitness level.

·         It can be done at home without going to the gym.

·         Other than music, no equipment is required.

·         You can also buy dance aerobic videos or watch TV channels that beam aerobic dance shows.

·         A typical workout is usually between 30 minutes to an hour.

·         The first part is the warm-up session consisting of stretching and limbering.

·         This helps in increasing the core temperature of the body and improving blood circulation in the muscles.

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In the second cardio session, the intensity of movements increases.

·         The last session is a cool-down phase to lower the heartbeat rate.

·         Start from low intensity workouts and gradually progress to high intensity ones.

B. PRECAUTIONS

·         Remember to wear comfortable shoes and attire.

·         Always begin with warm-ups.

·         Do not force your pace as you could end up hurting yourself.

·         Go slow and easy by listening to your body.

·         It will tell you how far you can push yourself.

·         Do not do too much, too soon.

·         Be regular and do not get bored during the session.

C. IMPORTANT

·         Consult your doctor before joining a dance aerobics programme if you are suffering from diabetes, heart ailments, blood pressure and asthma.