AEROBICS

The word aerobic literally means

"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.
 What is aerobics good for?
A regular workout will

•strengthen your heart stimulate the help you burn calories improve the shape and
muscle and lungs circulation of blood tone ofyour 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
Coopers book, the fitness
instructor Jackie Sorenson
developed a series of dance
routines known as the
aerobic dance to improve
the cardiovascular fitness.
 Aerobic equipment can
comprehend:
• floor mats
• dumbbells
• Balls
• steps
• ropes
• bicycles
• trampolines.

Equipment
Kinds of aerobics:

• Freestyle aerobics

• Step aerobics

• Sport aerobics
• WATER AEROBICS • AEROBIC • DANCE AEROBICS
KICKBOXING
Rules of Sport aerobics

• The performance area is 7m x 7m.

• Each competitor performs a 1- minute, 45-

second aerobics sequence, with three
compulsory exercises.
• Each routine is evaluated based on three basic
elements which are Artistic, Execution and
Difficulty.
Freestyle aerobics
• A group instructor choreographs several
short dance combinations and teaches
them to the class.

• Aerobic music is used throughout the

class.

• This is followed by a strength section to

strengthen muscles and a stretch routine
to cool down and improve flexibility.
Warm-Up aerobic
•walking or •stepping from
exercises 5 to 10
marching in place side to side
minutes:

•a gentle stretch
•moving the arms
of each of the
at waist level or
major muscle
higher
groups.
 Cardiovascular aerobic exercises 15 to 25
minutes:

•BACK AND FORTH •LEAPING AND •DANCE MOVES.

MOVEMENTS HOPPING
Cool-Down aerobic
exercises 10 to 15 minutes:

•gentle motions of the

warm-up phase

•stretching.
QUIZ:
1. How many minutes
should a warm-up
have?
a. 5 to 10 minutes
b. 6-9 minutes
c. 10-15 minutes
2. Who developed
the specific term and
method of aerobics?
•B.F Skinner
•Dr. Kenneth H. Cooper
•Jackie Sorenson
•Anderson Cooper
3. The word a. With dance moves
aerobic literally b.With oxygen
means c. With air
4-10. Enumerate
the equipments
that will be
needed in doing
aerobics
11-16. Enumerate the
6 kinds of aerobics
17. Who developed a series
of dance routines known as
the aerobic dance to
improve the cardiovascular
fitness.
a. Dr. Kenneth H. Cooper
b. Jackie Sorenson
c. Anderson Cooper
18. Aerobic activity trains
the
a. heart, lungs and
cardiovascular system
b. Heart, mascular system
and lungs
c. Lungs, cardiovascular
system, mascular system