Aerobics

Aerobics in a gym

Aerobics or aerobics is a type of gymnastics that is performed to the sound of music, in a gym, a hall or outdoors. Aerobics brings together all the benefits of aerobic exercise, in addition to exercising physical abilities such as flexibility, coordination, orientation, rhythm, etc. The rhythm of the aerobics sessions varies depending on the age of the public that practices it. The songs used mark the intensity in each moment of the class. Aerobics should also include warm-up and stretching exercises. There are other modalities of this sport, such as the one practiced in the pool (it can be called water aerobics), the one that incorporates a low-height platform (step), or the one that combines aerobic exercises with muscle toning.

In 1968, Dr. Kenneth H. Cooper introduced a type of physical exercise to train the heart and lungs; he laid the foundation stone for the concept of aerobics in the United States. His book Aerobics (Aerobics) led to the gymnastic training of aerobic exercises. The first aerobics practices are related to the military field, since Dr. Kenneth H. Cooper was a doctor in the Air Force of the United States of America. It wasn't until the early 1990s that aerobics became the popular activity it is today.

Physical health benefits of aerobic exercise

Aerobic exercise reduces subcutaneous fat located between the muscles, which is used as fuel or the main source of energy.

• Slick to the reduce body fatwhich is used as the main source of energy.
• Improves cardiovascular function and lung capacity.
• Positively influences the mood, improving self-esteem.
• It reduces blood pressure in the medium term.
• Lower cholesterol levels total in the blood, as well as LDL cholesterol or Bad cholesterol and triglycerides, and increases HDL cholesterol, or Good cholesterolreducing risk heart attack.
• Reduces blood sugar levels in diabetics.
• Improves lung capacity, circulation in general and the use of oxygen.
• Reaffirm the tissues.
• Reduces cardiovascular mortality.
• Increases calcium reabsorptionfor the bones.
• It decreases the circulating levels of adrenaline, the stress hormone and increases endorphin levels.