Aerobics

Health Science Project; Miss Shouroq

Done By: Maram Yousef
 The word aerobic literally means
“with oxygen or “in the presence of

What is The oxygen.”

Definition of
Aerobics? Aerobic activity trains the heart lungs
and cardiovascular system to process
and deliver oxygen more quickly and
efficiently to every part the body.
 Reduces chronic pain

Strengthen your heart muscle and lungs

What is
aerobics good Stimulate the circulation of blood

for?
Help you burn calories

Regulates weight
History
• Both the term and the specific exercise
method were developed by a physician,
named 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 routines known as the aerobic
dance to improve the cardiovascular fitness.
 Aerobics Equipment

• Aerobic equipment can

comprehend floor mats, dumbbells,
balls, steps, ropes, bicycles, and
trampolines.
Kinds of Aerobics
• Freestyle aerobics
• Step aerobics
• Sport aerobics
Kinds of Aerobics
• Water aerobic
• Aerobic kickboxing
• Dance aerobics
 Freestyle aerobics

A group of choreographer Aerobic music is used This is followed by a strength

instructors with several short throughout the class. section to strengthen muscles
dance combination and teaches and a stretch routine to cool
them to the class. down and improve flexibility.
Warm-Up Aerobic Exercises

• Walking or marching in place

• Stepping from side to side
5-10 • Moving the arms at waist level or
minutes higher
• A gentle stretch of each of the
major muscle groups
 Cardiovascular Aerobic Exercise

15-20 minutes Leaping and Dance moves Circular

hopping movements
Cool-Down aerobic exercises
10-15 minutes
• Gentle motions of the warm-up phase
• Stretching
Hydration is key!
Thank You