What Is Dance Aerobic? The Ultimate Guide to Dance Fitness
Dance aerobic is a specially designed set of exercises performed to music, combining fitness with fun. Learn about its types, benefits, and how to get started.
Dance aerobic is a set of specially selected exercises performed to music.
This form of fitness is not only effective but also brings a wealth of positive emotions.
Dance Aerobic differs from dance in that movements are performed continuously during a workout, whereas dance classes have pauses for learning new elements.
This type of fitness requires special exercises using equipment.
However, Dance Aerobic does not include exercises that need to be performed lying on a mat, as in other types of fitness.
Dance aerobic is a "low-impact aerobics" of moderate intensity.
This direction has the following types:
· Rock 'n' Roll — based on the step from the Rock 'n' Roll dance style.
Basic elements: running, shuffles, turns, jumps.
· Hip-Hop — a complex type.
To attend such workouts, you need special endurance.
In 1 hour of training, typically 400 calories are burned.
· Funk — sequential and continuous execution of dance elements.
Exercises are performed at a moderate pace.
Attending such workouts requires choreographic training.
· Strip Dance — not only burns extra calories but also helps women loosen up and feel attractive and sexy.
· Jazz — eliminates posture imperfections.
Such classes last 1 hour.
The lesson includes a warm-up part and three others: main, floor, and cool-down.
· Latina — a popular type in aerobics.
A characteristic feature of this type is the springy step and continuous hip work.
During movements, the torso must be clearly fixed, abs tightened, and hips moving energetically.
The main principle of this direction is performing dance combinations in non-stop mode.
This allows you to lose extra pounds and get your body in great shape in a short time.
Additionally, systematic classes help strengthen muscles, improve posture, develop body plasticity, and normalize the cardiovascular system.
Depending on the person's fitness level, classes are selected that best suit them: for beginners, for improvers, or for pros.
This direction allows you to choose music that helps you relax and work effectively, so the playlist choice is up to you.
One of the advantages of Dance Aerobic is that you can practice this fitness on your own at home at any time of day, creating your own exercise set and playlist.
Movement principles:
· Isolation;
· Polycentrics;
· Opposition;
· Multiplication;
· Counter-movement.
Contraindications to training:
To achieve visible results in Dance Aerobic classes, you need to exercise for one to two hours several times a week.
Yes, it's a heavy load, so before starting classes and such a routine, you should consult your doctor.
Contraindications:
— heart attack,
— cardiovascular diseases,
— asthma,
— infectious diseases,
— exacerbation of chronic diseases,
— spinal injuries.
Clothing.
Dance Aerobic workouts have an accelerated rhythm, so clothing should primarily be comfortable.
Suitable workout attire includes: tank top/T-shirt, leggings/shorts, leotard.
Using various dance aerobic programs, anyone can get maximum benefit with minimal time investment.
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