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This document discusses aerobics, including its definition, benefits, history, types, and rules for sport aerobics. It defines aerobics as exercise done in the presence of oxygen and describes how it trains the cardiovascular system. The history outlines how the term was developed in the 1960s and how aerobic dance routines were created. It also describes different types of aerobics like water, kickboxing and dance aerobics. Rules for sport aerobics competitions are provided along with past world champions. Examples of warm-up, cardiovascular, and cool-down exercises are listed.

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Aerobics 130122113701 Phpapp02

This document discusses aerobics, including its definition, benefits, history, types, and rules for sport aerobics. It defines aerobics as exercise done in the presence of oxygen and describes how it trains the cardiovascular system. The history outlines how the term was developed in the 1960s and how aerobic dance routines were created. It also describes different types of aerobics like water, kickboxing and dance aerobics. Rules for sport aerobics competitions are provided along with past world champions. Examples of warm-up, cardiovascular, and cool-down exercises are listed.

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PHYSICAL AND SPORTS

ACTIVITIES IN DIFFERENT
ENVIRONMENTS
COMENIUS PROJECT
2010-2012
AEROBICS • The word aerobic literally
means "with oxygen" or
"in the presence of
oxygen."

• Aerobic activity trains the


heart, lungs and
cardiovascular system to
process and deliver
oxygen more quickly and
efficiently to every part of
the body.
What is aerobics good for?
A regular workout will:

•strengthen your heart muscle and


lungs,

•stimulate the circulation of blood,

•help you burn calories,

•improve the shape and tone of


your body.
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.
History • After the publishing
of Cooper's book, the
fitness instructor
Jackie Sorenson
developed a series of
dance routines
known as the aerobic
dance to improve the
cardiovascular
fitness.
Equipment
• Aerobic equipment can comprehend
floor mats, dumbbells, balls, steps,
ropes, bicycles, trampolines.
Kinds of aerobics

• Freestyle aerobics

• Step aerobics

• Sport aerobics
Kinds of aerobics
• Water aerobics

• Aerobic kickboxing

• Dance aerobics
Rules of Sport aerobics
• The performance area is 7m x
7m.

• Each competitor performs a 1-


minute, 45-second aerobics
sequence, with three
compulsory exercises.

• Each routine is evaluated based


on three basic elements which
are Artistic, Execution and
Difficulty.
Champions
Kaloyan Kaloyanov and
Konstansa Popova
Bulgaria,
world champions, 1997,
1999

Galina Lazarova and


Marian Kolev
Bulgaria,
world champions, 2004
Freestyle aerobics
• A group instructor
choreographs several short
dance combinations and
teaches them to the class.

• Aerobic music is used


throughout the class.

• This is followed by a
strength section to
strengthen muscles and a
stretch routine to cool down
and improve flexibility.
Warm-Up aerobic exercises
5 to 10 minutes:

•walking or marching in
place,

•stepping from side to side,

•moving the arms at waist


level or higher,

•a gentle stretch of each of the


major muscle groups.
Cardiovascular aerobic exercises

15 to 25 minutes:

•back and forth


movements,

•leaping and hopping,

•dance moves.
Cool-Down aerobic exercises

10 to 15 minutes:

•gentle motions of
the warm-up phase,

•stretching.
The Presentation is made by:

Professional High School of


Electronics
and Electrical Engineering
“Marie Curie”
 
Sliven, Bulgaria

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