DANCE AEROBICS

Dr. Hazel Socorro B. Coronel

What is Aerobics?
• Means “in the presence of oxygen” or “with oxygen”.

• Rhythmic movements of the large muscles and the inclusions of low

to moderate intensity exercise that is performed continuously over a
long period of time without respiratory difficulty.
 BENEFITS OF AEROBIC EXERCISES
1. Decrease the stored of fat in the body.
2. The body burns calories more efficiently.
3. Physiological and emotional stress relief.
4. Muscular endurance increase.
5. The heart actually becomes larger.
6. The stroke at rest will beat slower.
7. The body uses oxygen more efficiently.
8. Increase in the number of capillaries.
PHASES OF DANCE AEROBIC WORKOUT

WARM – UP Aerobics Phase Cooling Down

TYPES OF DANCE AEROBICS
IMPACT PROGRAM
LOW IMPACT
MEDIUM IMPACT
HIGH IMPACT
 SAFETY MEASURES IN DANCE AEROBICS

1. Increase water intake to prevent dehydration

2. Wear comfortable clothing
3. Wear proper footwear (rubber shoes with cushions)
4. Exercise areas should be properly ventilated or air-conditioned
5. Don’t wear bangles, necklaces, earrings or any
6. Fashionable items during workout
7. Take proper and nutritional diet
8. Enough Sleep
9. Self check whether you are ready to work out
10. Check your heart rate
 THE TRAINING HEART RATE

THR = (MHR – PA * 0.6)

PA = 20
THR = (220 – 20 * 0.6)
THR = 120 BPM

Where:
THR = Training Heart Rate
MHR = Maximum Heart Rate (220 beats)
PA = Present Age
0.6 = Level of Training Intensity