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Which of the following is NOT a benefit of aerobic exercise?
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of aerobic exercise?
- Increased muscle mass significantly (correct)
- Better sleep quality
- Improved cardiovascular health
- Reduced anxiety and stress
Aerobic exercise has no effect on blood pressure or cholesterol levels.
Aerobic exercise has no effect on blood pressure or cholesterol levels.
False (B)
Name one warm-up exercise that involves rotation.
Name one warm-up exercise that involves rotation.
Neck Rotation
Aerobic exercise helps maintain a physically fit body and can aid in reaching a healthy _______.
Aerobic exercise helps maintain a physically fit body and can aid in reaching a healthy _______.
Match the following exercises with their counts:
Match the following exercises with their counts:
What is the primary goal of aerobics?
What is the primary goal of aerobics?
Aerobic exercises should always be performed in a group setting with an instructor.
Aerobic exercises should always be performed in a group setting with an instructor.
Name one of the five components of a formal aerobics class.
Name one of the five components of a formal aerobics class.
The main purpose of performing aerobic exercises is to promote ________ and prevent illness.
The main purpose of performing aerobic exercises is to promote ________ and prevent illness.
Match the components of aerobics classes with their descriptions:
Match the components of aerobics classes with their descriptions:
Who developed step aerobics?
Who developed step aerobics?
Step aerobics can help strengthen knee muscles.
Step aerobics can help strengthen knee muscles.
What is the minimum recommended time for moderate aerobic exercise per week?
What is the minimum recommended time for moderate aerobic exercise per week?
Step aerobics primarily uses a __________ of varying height.
Step aerobics primarily uses a __________ of varying height.
Match the following step aerobics moves with their descriptions:
Match the following step aerobics moves with their descriptions:
Which of the following is NOT a common move in step aerobics?
Which of the following is NOT a common move in step aerobics?
Aerobic exercise is the same as anaerobic exercise.
Aerobic exercise is the same as anaerobic exercise.
What are two benefits of regular aerobic exercise?
What are two benefits of regular aerobic exercise?
Flashcards
Aerobic exercise
Aerobic exercise
A type of physical activity that primarily involves the use of large muscle groups for an extended period, improving heart and lung function.
Warm-up exercise
Warm-up exercise
A series of movements designed to prepare your body for more strenuous activity, increasing blood flow and warming up muscles.
Seat-ups
Seat-ups
A type of exercise that involves working the abdominal muscles by lifting the upper body while lying on your back, with your knees bent.
Curl-ups
Curl-ups
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Bear hug
Bear hug
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Aerobics
Aerobics
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Warm-up
Warm-up
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Cardiovascular conditioning
Cardiovascular conditioning
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Muscular strength and conditioning
Muscular strength and conditioning
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Cool-down
Cool-down
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Step Aerobics
Step Aerobics
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T-Step
T-Step
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Repeater Knee
Repeater Knee
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Split Step
Split Step
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Corner Knee
Corner Knee
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Strength Training
Strength Training
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Fitness
Fitness
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Study Notes
Health Benefits of Aerobic Exercise
- Improves cardiovascular system, reducing blood pressure and regulating blood sugar
- Helps reduce the risk of developing heart disease
- Increases energy
- Helps decrease anxiety and stress
- Helps you feel better
- Strengthens muscles
- Strengthens ligaments and bones
- Improves your body figure
- Maintains physically fit
- Improves sleep
- Improves efficiency of movement
- Decreases resting heart rate
Warm-up Exercises
- Jogging in place - 16 counts
- Head Rotation - 8 counts left and 8 right to complete 16 counts
- Neck Rotation - 16 counts slow rotation
- Shoulder Rotation - 16 counts
- Arm Circling - 16 counts
- Knee Rotation - 16 counts
- Feet Rotation - 8 counts forward, 8 counts backward
- Steps forward - 8 counts forward, 8 counts backward
- Leg Lifting - 8 counts forward, 8 counts backward
- Jumping Jack - 8 counts forward, 8 side left and right, 8 counts backward
- Knee Push-up - 8 counts forward, 8 backward
- Sit-ups - 16 counts
- Curl-ups - 16 counts
- Bear Hug - 16 counts starting from the exercise position
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