Sammuel Angelo G. Rosas BSBA 1.

Definition of Aerobics Aerobics is a form of physical exercise that combines rhythmic aerobic exercise with stretching and strength training routines with 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 (fitness professional), although it can be done solo and without musical accompaniment. With the goal of preventing illness and promoting physical fitness, practitioners perform various routines comprising a number of different dance-like exercises.

2.Benefits of Aerobics There are many benefits, aerobic exercise impulses the heart and circulatory system of the body, further than the easy pace of many every day activities. This stress obliges the body to adapt causing many changes which benefit us in lots of ways. The health benefits we obtain of the aerobic exercise are almost vital, not only does this kind of exercise help to regulate weight; it also limits the opportunities of developing many frequent illness and diseases.

The important benefits are: 1. The heart operates more efficient and becomes more stronger. 2. It helps to control your weight.

3. Decreases the risk in developing diabetes, heart diseases and obesity.

4. There is an augment in good cholesterol and reduction in bad cholesterol. 5. It augments endorphins. 6. Augments the body's efficiency to take in oxygen and makes you breathe faster. 7. It helps to reduce and regulate the body fat. 8. Increases the body muscle strength and elasticity. 9. Increases the quality of sleep that refreshes you early next morning. 10. Helps to decrease chronic diseases like heart disease and hypertension. 11. Aerobics intensify the resistance fatigue and gives you more vigor and energy. 12. Recovers your mood and decreases the depression, stress and anxiety. 13. It avoids overheating. 14. Aerobics pushes the blood faster and more energetically. 15. Helps in prevention of cardiovascular diseases. 16. Sculptures muscles of the body and makes your body more flexible. 17. Helps to reduce blood pressure. 18. Prevents from certain types of cancer also.

3.Different types of movements Locomotor movement is when you actally move from one place to another; walking, running, swimming, flying, sliding,etc. Non-locomotor movement is moving on the spot without going anywhere; Twisting - the rotation of a selected body part around its long axis Bending - moving a joint

 Swaying - fluidly and gradually shifting the center of gravity from one body part to another Stretching - moving body parts away from the center of gravity Turning - rotating the body along the long axis Swinging - rhythmical, smooth motion of a body part resembling a pendulum