This document discusses aerobic dance as a form of exercise that provides various health benefits. It defines aerobic dance as a physical activity involving large muscle groups that elevates the heart rate for at least 10 minutes through continuous rhythmic movement. The benefits of aerobic dance and exercise outlined in the document include improved cardiovascular health, increased strength and endurance, weight management, better bone health, improved coordination and flexibility, and stress relief. Various types of aerobic dance are then listed such as Zumba, ballroom dancing, and belly dancing. A brief history is also provided, noting aerobic dance was developed in the 1960s based on Dr. Kenneth Cooper's research on cardiovascular fitness.

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AEROBIC DANCE
FOR HEALTH AND
FITNESS

2. Aerobics combines rhythmic aerobic exercise with stretching and strength training. Aerobics has the goal of
improving all elements of fitness (flexibility, muscular strength, and cardio-vascular fitness). It is usually performed
to music and may be practiced in a group setting led by an instructor.
INTRODUCTION

3. • Aerobic dance exercise is any physical activity that makes you
sweat causes you to breathe harder and gets your heart beating
faster than at rest.
• Aerobic dance strengthens your heart and lungs and trains your
cardiovascular system to manage and deliver oxygen more
quickly and efficiently throughout your body.
• Aerobic dance uses your large muscle groups, is rhythmic in
nature and can be maintained continuously for at least 10
minutes.
What is Aerobic Dancing?

4. Benefits of
Aerobic
Exercise
• Improved condition of your heart
and lungs.
• Increased muscular strength,
endurance and motor fitness.
• Increased aerobic fitness.
• Improved muscle tone and strength.
• Weight management.
• Stronger bones and reduced risk of
osteoporosis.
• Better coordination, agility and
flexibility.

5. Jazzercise
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6. Zumba
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7. Ballroom
Dancing
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8. Belly
Dancing
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9. • Promotes strong and healthy bones
• Helps control life's physical and emotional stresses
• Improves intellectual capacity and increases one's productivity
• Aids in the natural way of losing weight and keeping it off
• Provides significant protection from heart disease
• Promotes better and more effective sleep.
Benefits of Strength Training

10. History
• 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 pf Cooper’s book, the fitness
instructor Jackie Sorenson developed a series of
dance routines known as the aerobic dance to
improve the cardiovascular fitness.

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