The The World Health Organisation defines health in it's Constitution as

“A state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and

not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.”
All in all:
When body, mind and soul are in touch and our souls
"fit" happily into our bodies - that's fitness!
Both the term and the specific exercise method were developed
by Kenneth H Cooper M.D., an exercise physiologist, and Col. Pauline
Potts, a physical therapist, both in the United States Air Force. Dr.
Cooper, an avowed exercise enthusiast, was personally and
professionally puzzled about why some people with excellent muscular
strength were still prone to poor performance at tasks such as long-
distance running, swimming, and bicycling. He began measuring
systematic human performance using a bicycle ergometer and began
measuring sustained performance in terms of a person's ability to use
oxygen. His groundbreaking book, Aerobics, was published in 1968, and
included scientific exercise programs using running, walking, swimming
and bicycling. Cooper's data provided the scientific baseline for almost all
modern aerobics programs, most of which are based on oxygen-
consumption equivalency.
The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) defines aerobic exercise as
"any activity that  uses  large  muscle  groups,  can  be  maintained 
continuously,  and  is  rhythmic  in  nature."  It is a type of exercise that
overloads the heart and lungs and causes them to work harder than at rest.
Examples of mild to moderate aerobic
activities:
•Take a short walk around the block
•Play actively with the kids
•Walk up the stairs instead of taking the
elevator
•Take an activity break--get up and stretch or
walk around
•Park your car a little farther away from your
destination Examples of higher intensity
aerobic activities:
•Brisk walking
•Jogging
•Bicycling
•Swimming
•Aerobic dancing
•Racket sports
•Rowing
•Skating
•Cross-country or downhill skiing
•Using aerobic equipment (i.e., treadmill etc.
Aerobic activity is often coined
either High Impact or Low
Impact. The basic difference is
that one foot always stays on the
floor and supports the weight of
the body in low-impact aerobics.
High-impact aerobics include
actions that take both feet off the
floor, thus causing more jarring of
the joints when the body weight
hits the floor again. An example of
Low Impact is walking while High
Impact is jogging or jumping up
and down.
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activity an unwelcome chore, but
to make the most of the
opportunities you have to be
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your body adapts to regular aerobic exercise, you'll get stronger and more
efficient.
Consider 10 ways that aerobic activity can help you feel better and enjoy life to
the fullest.

Keep excess pounds at bay. Combined

with a healthy diet, aerobic exercise helps
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If you have no time to exercise, but wish to have a beautiful body, then you can
prefer dance aerobics exercise It is a great fun workout that helps in
strengthening your body, giving energy to carry out your day-to-day activities
efficiently and effectively.
There are many benefits of dance aerobics. It helps in losing weight and building
body muscles. Dance aerobics ensures healthy heart and strengthens your
lungs. It enhances your blood circulation, relieves stress and lowers your
cholesterol levels. The Hip-Hop aerobics is a dance aerobics routine,
which mixes together funk with contemporary dance.
Hip-Hop aerobics incorporates the usage of high
energy dance, while focusing on the entire form of
the body.
If you are a beginner, your instructor will direct and
teach you the grooves, rhythm, rhyme and moves
required to benefit from dance aerobics. If you want
to lose weight fast, this is the most effective exercise.
Hi-Lo Aerobics involves a fast paced routine that includes rapid movement
and work on thighs, abs, calf, heart and so on. You move typically on one side
while slanting in position.
Hi-Lo Aerobics involves shuffling, turning, shuffling and doubling the knees
back while sprinting during the routine and taking a profound side lunge at
swift paces. Hi-Lo Aerobics work the abs, heart, calf, legs and thighs.
A fun and lively class using a
variety of Latin dance moves
which are adapted into a fitness
workout.
Step aerobics offers a more intense workout. It provides
extra boost by incorporating the action of stepping on to
the platform to intensify the workout. It is a form of low
impact and does not stress the joints as much as
running and jogging. The action of stepping does not
shock the joints.
Low-impact aerobics are those movements involving large muscle groups used in
continuous rhythmic activity in which at least one foot contacts the floor at all times. It
has developed to decrease the lower leg overuse injuries associated with high-
impact classes.
This type of exercise is ideal for seniors, pregnant women and overweight people. It
is beneficial for those who have not exercised for some time. With low impact
aerobics, more fit people may have difficulty achieving required intensity, therefore
they are told to use larger movements.
Aerobic kickboxing is also called as cardio
boxing or boxing aerobics. It is a tremendous
way of achieving a beautiful body. This type of
exercise leads to quick weight loss. You feel
more energetic and enthusiastic at the end of
the session.
Aerobic kickboxing is used for toning your
body and tightening your muscles and makes
you look younger. It acts as a great stress
reliever and enhances your flexibility level and
blood circulation.
Bhangra Workout is an exercise dance
routine that modernizes the high-energy
folk dance of Bhangra by blending
traditional Bhangra dance steps and the
exhilaration of Bollywood (Hindi film)
moves. This unique dance mixes
cardiovascular with fun, and is suitable for
participants of all ages and fitness levels.
BHANGRA HISTORY: Bhangra, the most
popular of the community dances from the
villages of Punjab.The music and the beat
of the drum are the life of Bhangra. While
Bhangra has had a long history, the music
and the rhythm of the dance have recently
begun to influence popular music
internationally, creating a modern Bhangra
movement.
A sensual form
of dance and a (Bollywood
great for Dancing) is very
burning the expressive and
abs. Belly routines are often
dancing is a based on the
very unique emotional meaning
form of of a certain popular
exercise. song.

If you enjoy moving and shaking your hips to a Latin beat, you'll love this dance
workout. No partners are needed and regular tennis shoes are recommended.
This is more of a party than a workout! Suitable for all levels.
Get the Ultimate Circuit Workout
Circuit training alternates strength training exercises with aerobic activities to give
you two workouts in one. Boot Camp classes combine intervals of cardio drills and
muscle conditioning exercises to provide you with the ultimate circuit workout. You
can burn 400 – 600 calories in a variety of classes that may use jump ropes, boxing
drills, free weights, and even a little healthy competition.
The overall objective of a
BODYPUMP class is to improve
strength and endurance in the
major muscle groups and in doing
so, burn calories.
Each of the tracks has a specific
training objective and is
purposely sequenced for
maximum effect.
The standard length of each
class is 10 tracks and 60
minutes. An optional 45-minute,
eight-track format is also
available, omitting the triceps and
biceps tracks.
The process of enhancing explosive
power is known as plyometrics.
The ability of muscle in producing
maximum strength within short period of
time is known as explosive power.
Plyometrics combines strength, speed
and change of direction that allows the
muscle to react quickly with maximum
power.
Plyometrics is also known as ‘jump
training’. This is the great method for
developing muscle fibers.
The well known consequence of aging
will obtain due to loss of lean muscle
mass. This problem can be recovered
with plyometrics.
All basket ball players use this
plyometrics exercise to jump higher.
Plyometrics is all about producing
maximum force within short period of
time. It will improve the power of
It is a form of exercise that was developed by Joseph Pilates back in the 1920s.
It was originally used as a rehabilitation program for prisoners of war. It was found to
be a great benefit to anyone who was seeking higher levels of fitness.
Pilates is a cross between yoga, calisthenics and stretching. Pilates is undertaken to:
Enhance body alignment
Strengthen the abs, back and stabilizer muscles
Stretch, strengthen and relax the body
Pilates is gentle enough for pregnant women, when it has been modified, while at the
same time being challenging enough for advanced exercisers. It incorporates 
exercises that target the abs, back and legs which results in the body becoming 
stronger and more flexible.
Core strength is the main basis of Pilates. As the core strength is developed, the
stability throughout the entire torso will also be developed. Pressure on the back will
be relieved when the trunk is correctly stabilized, and the body will be able to move
freely and efficiently.

The Pilates Principles include Breathing,

Centering, Concentration, Control,
Precision, Fluidity, and Integration.
Yoga is a popularly known form of aerobics that originated from India. Though
yoga has many variations, the effects are mostly the same.
This relaxing form of aerobics is designed to increase flexibility, strength, muscle
tone and calmness. The best benefit associated with yoga is that it provides very
effective stress relief.
Get moving with a variety of senior citizen exercise classes. Choose from
among our senior workout programs to improve strength, coordination, or cardio
conditioning

This is a total-body senior workout program for active individuals. This class
combines aerobic, flexibility, and strength training in a positive, energizing
environment. We include exercises that are designed to increase flexibility, joint
stability, balance, coordination, agility, muscular strength, and cardiovascular
endurance. We incorporate a chair into the workout for standing and seating
support – enabling you to push yourself as far as you want.
Get ready for a head-to-toe workout!
After you exercise, it helps strengthen and flex your muscles.The muscles need
to be flexed after you workout. This helps prevent muscle cramping among other
muscle soreness.
Benefits of Stretching
It increases flexibility and better range of motion, which improves your
performance. Bending and lifting become doable without the strain you would
normally have.
It improves your circulation, which increases your blood flow. It improves your
posture. When your muscles aren't tight, it's easier to maintain good posture and
it helps eliminate discomfort.
It's a great source of stress relief because it loosens up the stressed muscles.
It enhances your coordination and allows your joints to move freely and in full
range. This helps prevent injuries and falls by giving you better poise.
Another great benefit for sports enthusiasts, you can prepare certain muscles
or muscle groups for a particular activity. Example: If you play racquetball, you
can stretch your legs and shoulders prior to playing to warm up the muscles.
Fitness experts have found that listening to upbeat music while exercising will help you
get more from your workout. Particularly for aerobic workouts, music is a powerful
motivator.

Perhaps the most common use for music is as a diversion to take your mind off the fact
that you're exercising. The music distracts you from fatigue, allowing you to focus on
your exercise. Listening to music has the potential to improve your mood, too. That
positive mood means you may associate enjoyment with exercise and be more likely to
try it again.

So how do you choose music for your workout? This first depends on the intensity of
the aerobic exercise chosen. The number of times the heart beats per minute, or BPM,
needs to be consistent with the tempo or speed of the activity. For example, if you are
swimming using the breaststroke at a rate of 100 strokes per minute, consider music
that plays at 100 beats per minute. Or you could choose music that plays at 120 beats
per minute and swim at one stroke every two beats, for a swimming speed of 60
strokes per minute.

Music can also be "programmed" to progress from warm-up to Target heart rate and
back to a cool-down resting pace to close. Warm-ups provide oxygen to muscles;
reduce soreness and risk of injury. Cool-down allows blood to be pumped back up to
your heart and brain.
Maintain a comfortable pace. For example, you should be able to hold a
conversation while walking briskly. If you do not feel natural again within 10 minutes
following exercise, you are exercising too hard. Also, if you have difficulty breathing
or feel faint or weak during or after exercise, you are exercising too hard.
Increase your workout in stages to get the most benefits with the fewest risks. If
you have not been exercising, start at a slow pace and gradually increase the
amount of time and the pace of your activity as you become more fit.
Select activities that fit your personality and have an element of fun. Also, plan
your activities for a time of day that suits your personality. If you have more energy
in the morning, plan activities that can be done at the beginning of the day.