| When it comes to aerobics class, there are many to | | | | However, don't worry about counting the total beats, |
| choose from. You just have to find one that you | | | | but simply follow the instructor. Generally, in keeping |
| enjoy. Most people love to dance. Dancing is a way | | | | time, the only counting that needs to be done is in |
| to relieve stress, jam to your favorite music and a | | | | intervals of four and eight followed with a separate |
| great way to have fun. On the other hand, not | | | | segment using four or eight counts. Ultimately the |
| everyone loves to exercise. When it comes to | | | | steps will add up to 32 or 64. |
| aerobic activity, most people dread it. Why not | | | | In addition to dance steps, the routine may |
| combine exercise and dancing? Dance aerobics | | | | eventually call for arm movements. These arm |
| classes are becoming popular every where. | | | | movements are added to the mix to increase the |
| Basically, aerobic dancing is a fitness sport that | | | | heart rate. You should be comfortable with the basic |
| combines the health and figure benefits of jogging. | | | | steps before adding arm movements. |
| Aerobic dancing was originally meant for women | | | | Tip 3: Follow Instructions |
| though now men find pleasure in performing aerobic | | | | Instructions in an a aerobic class are often given for |
| dancing. You might think that aerobic dancing is only | | | | beginners as well as advanced participants. If you try |
| for the young or for fit people, but it's meant for | | | | to follow the advanced instructions before your body |
| everyone who desires to get into better shape. | | | | is ready, you will run the risk of injury. At the very |
| Dance aerobics classes help to make the body firmer | | | | least, you may have some very sore muscles for a |
| and leaner, strengthen the heart as well as muscles, | | | | day or two. The difference between dance aerobics |
| lowers blood pressure, reduces fat burning time, | | | | classes are primarily one of impact. Beginner |
| causes an appreciable lowering in stress levels and | | | | instructions are generally low impact. They involve |
| improves cardiovascular fitness. All of these benefits | | | | more stepping or walking the dance steps. With |
| make the student more energetic and greatly helps | | | | advanced aerobic instruction comes more bouncing |
| them to form a better self-image as well as improve | | | | and hopping for a higher impact routine. |
| self-esteem. | | | | Follow the instructions in your aerobics class to |
| In a dance aerobics class, you dance to your favorite | | | | prevent injury and unnecessary soreness. You should |
| music. The instructor will teach you the moves you | | | | be starting each class with a warm-up time to get |
| need to not only lose weight but also to become a | | | | your muscles and heart ready for the exercise. Your |
| better dancer. Perhaps you think that all of this might | | | | instructor will end every session with a cool down, to |
| be a bit too much, especially if you feel that you | | | | help your heart rate slow down and your muscles |
| were born with two left feet. It's not as difficult as it | | | | relax. This is another part of your aerobics class |
| may seem. A few tips that may help in performing | | | | where you should heed the instruction of your |
| aerobic dance steps include imitating the instructor, | | | | trainer. The warm-up and cool down are good for |
| understanding the basics, and remembering the | | | | your body and will help you feel better after your |
| stages. | | | | vigorous workout. |
| Tip 1: Imitate The Instructor | | | | Dancing is a great way to have fun and relieve |
| The leader will be shouting out instructions to the | | | | stress. It's also a great way to get your necessary |
| class above the music She will be using the words | | | | cardio in order to lose weight. Find a dance a aerobics |
| left and right. These refer to either the left arm or | | | | class near you to get a new, thinner you. You'll have |
| leg or right arm or leg. The best advice in learning | | | | fun doing it and you'll want to tell all your friends |
| aerobic dance steps is to ignore the commands, at | | | | about it. You'll become a great dancer in the process, |
| first from the instructor, and simply imitate their lead. | | | | too. |
| Tip 2: Learn The Basics | | | | Visit water aerobic exercise to learn more about |
| Dance step patterns are usually measured in beats. | | | | aqua aerobics exercise and other water aerobic |
| These beats, per minute, usually total 32 or 64. | | | | classes. |