Aerobics Workout Videos Are Popular
A fun exercise known as aerobics involves rapid stepping patterns performed to accompanying music lead by an instructor. After the 1970 publication of a book written by Dr. Kenneth Cooper called The New Aerobics, the exercise known as aerobics grew in popularity. It peaked in the 1980s with celebrities like Jane Fonda and Richard Simmons creating their own videos and television shows to promote their exercises. Aerobics is a healthy form of exercise because of the effect on the heart and lungs. Literally, aerobics means to use oxygen more efficiently, and the use of large muscle groups while performing the dance-like moves. Aerobics requires the muscles in the body to work harder to raise the heart rate 60 percent to 80 percent of is maximum rate for up to a full hour. There are many reasons people use to not exercise in spite of the popularity of aerobics. The excuses range from not having the time for the three workouts a week or they claim they can't get to the the gym or it's too expensive to go. Aerobics videos can be the answer to the excuses. Aerobics exercises can be found in many styles. From low-impact aerobics to fast-moving, high-impact step aerobics, to aerobics for the mom-to-be or the elderly, an aerobic style is offered for just about everyone. Aerobic videos offer many benefits over a gym class. - Videos offer motivating instructors to help you learn at your own pace. - You can do your routine anytime that's convenient for you, regardless of the weather. - Exercise videos are fairly inexpensive, costing about $10 to $20. You also won't need a lot of aerobics equipment, except a good pair of shoes. You might invest in dumbbells and a step as you progress. - Aerobic videos allow you to do your exercises in private. Sometimes working out in a group when you don't know the moves can make you feel like a klutz. When you learn aerobics moves with a video, you don't have to work out in front of others, especially when your first getting started. Is there a downside to aerobic videos? One of the biggest challenges you might face is motivation. You won't have the socializing that comes from aerobics classes. Sometimes doing that vidoo one more time can be the grueling thing you do. A way to keep from getting bored is by purchasing a variety of aerobics videos to choose from. So, put in that aerobics video and enjoy a vigorous workout.
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