Chapter 8 Active Aerobics and Recreation Active Aerobics
Chapter 8 Active Aerobics and Recreation
Active Aerobics Activities vigorous enough to elevate the heart rate above the heart rate threshold l Aerobic activities are among the most popular and the most beneficial to all activities in the physical activity pyramid l
Benefits of Active Aerobics They often do not require high levels of skill l They frequently are not competitive l They often can be done at home or near home l They often do not require a partner or a group l
Types of Aerobic Class’ Gyms Offer Step Aerobics l Aerobic Dance (Zumba) l Body Pump, Body Attack, Body Combat l Martial Arts l Yoga l RPM (cycling or spinning) l
Other Types of Aerobic Activity Aerobic Machines (treadmills, bikes, elliptical machines, stair steppers l Bicycling l Dance l Jumping Rope l Swimming l Water Aerobics l
Circuit Training Performing several different exercises one after the other l This can be done using weights, aerobic type exercises, calisthenics, etc. l
Active Recreation l All activities that are fun and typically noncompetitive
Leisure Time l Free time for you to do whatever you want l Recreational l activity Activity that you want to do during your leisure time
Types of Leisure Activities Backpacking and hiking l Boating, canoeing, kayaking, and rowing l Skateboarding l Rock climbing l Skiing l Jogging l
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