Dance Aerobics

what’s a really good dance/fitness/workout/aerobics dvd?

i want something that will burn a ton of calories. hip hop dance would be cool! something i can do everyday for at least like an hour WITHOUT weights or anything.

hip hop abs

Carmen electra’s aerobic strip tease

Billy Blanks Tae Bo workout

turbo jam

Groovy Exercise: Aerobic Dance

Aerobic dancing combines exercises and different forms of dances like ballet and jazz into an exercise routine.  They are usually considered low-impact exercises and slower paced compared with other aerobic routines, although there are also fast-paced routines.  Because of these characteristics, they are very ideal for those who need low-impact routines like the elderly, overweight and those who are pregnant.

What makes aerobic dance an interesting routine is, of course, its music.  There are different types of music which can be used for different aerobic dances, there are different speed and style variations of aerobic dances. There are guidelines for aerobic music. It is usually about 120 to 124 beats per minute for step aerobics.  For low-impact exercises, it is usually about 136 to 148 beats per minute.  Beginners would dance or sweat it out with slower beats.

Aerobic dance could be classified into high-impact exercises, low-impact, step aerobics and water dance aerobics.  High impact exercises, as its name implies, would involve intensive exercises which includes jumping actions synchronized with the music.  Step aerobics uses the step bench, and the water aerobics is performed in waist-deep water.  

Aside from the movements along with the music, aerobic dance is also combined with fast or aerobic breathing.  This pumps more oxygen into the blood stream, rejuvenating the body.   Aerobic dances are usually done from 20 to 30 minutes, practiced for three times a week.  The routine is performed just like rhythmic dances, with counts essential in setting the rhythm.

Before proceeding with the routine, getting warmed-up is important.  It would usually last for 10 to 15 minutes.  These stretching exercises will lower risks of injury and at the same time prepare the body for any extensive movement.   After the routine proper, relaxing or cooling down movements for another 5 to 15 minutes will be performed to help the heart and the muscles relax.

Aerobic dancing has many benefits even though they were done or practiced in a fun way.  This kind of aerobic workout is a great way to lose weight and at the same time, tone body muscles.  It would also help the body develop strength among bones who carry most the body’s weight and also toughen cardiovascular muscles.

Just like other exercises, aerobic dance can increase the circulation of the blood, reduce the levels of blood sugar and cholesterol.  Because aerobic dancing would include proper breathing exercises, more oxygen is circulated in the heart, lungs and blood vessels which makes the body to function better, produce higher energy and stamina.   Its physical benefits would also include boosting of the immune system, preparing the body against colds, flu, etc.

Aerobic dancing is also a great way to keep stress away.  This could break the stressful and monotonous routine we have at home, school or in the work place. It can even allow you to develop or practice your creativity, since you can create your own dance steps or routine.  If you cannot leave the house to go to a gym, you could do the aerobic exercises at home, learn the steps and pick your own song.  How fun it is to stay healthy with aerobics by swaying your hips!

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