Aerobic Exercises for Fitness: Aerobic Dances

Directions: write your own concept of aerobic dance.

Aerobic exercise is defined as any physical activity that makes you sweat, makes you breathe harder, and
causes your heart to beat quicker than it would at rest. It engages your big muscle groups, is rhythmic in
nature, and may be performed for at least 10 minutes.

Let’s break down the essential words mentioned before getting into the advantages of aerobic exercise. The heart
and blood vessels that transport blood throughout the body, such as arteries, veins, and capillaries, form the
cardiovascular system. The utilization of oxygen by your body to satisfy energy demands during activity is referred
to as aerobic. Aerobic dancing is one of the most popular cardio workouts. It entails any form of dancing. It might
range from Zumba, a Latin-inspired dance aerobics session, to hip hop dancing. A typical class starts with a 5- to
10-minute warm up, then moves into a 20- to 30- minute aerobic routine and finishes with a 5-to 10- minute cool
down.

Hip-hop dance is a term that describes street dance forms that are predominantly done to hip-hop music or
have emerged as a result of hip-hop culture. It encompasses a broad range of genres, the most well-known of
which is break dance, which was developed in the 1970s and popularized by American dance teams.
Hip-hop is also more than a dancing style — it is a culture and a way of life. B-boying, dj-ing, graffiti art, and mc-
ing are the four primary components. Bboying, locking, and popping are three underground dance forms that
gave rise to hip-hop dancing as we know it today. The concepts and choreographic
components of jazz dance were then combined to create a hybrid dance style
Alberto "Beto" Pérez, a Colombian dancer and choreographer, founded Zumba in the 1990s as an exercise
fitness program. Zumba Fitness LLC owns the trademark for it. The company was formed in October 1988 by
Alberto "Beto" Pérez, Alberto Perlman, and Alberto Aghion. Claudia Leitte, a Brazilian pop
singer, has also joined the Zumba Fitness team as an international ambassador.
Zumba is now enjoyed in over 180 countries

Benefits of Aerobic Dance Exercise

In addition to strengthening your heart and cardiovascular system, participation in regular

aerobic exercise has many health benefits. Aerobic exercise:
● improves your circulation and helps your body use oxygen better
● increases energy
● increases endurance, which means you can work out longer without getting tired
● helps reduce the risk of developing heart disease
● helps reduce the risk of developing diabetes
● helps reduce body fat
● helps you reach and maintain a healthy weight
● helps reduce stress, tension, anxiety, and depression
● improves sleep
MULTIPLE CHOICE
Directions: Read and understand what is being asked. Then, encircle the
correct answer.
1. Which physical activity is not aerobic exercise?
A. Jogging C. Yoga
B. Hip-hop dancing D. Jump rope
2. Which physical activity is an aerobic exercise?
A. Pushing a table C. Playing a guitar
B. Kicking a ball D. Walking
3. What does aerobic refer to?
A. the absence of oxygen
B. how your body uses oxygen
C. with little available oxygen
D. the presence of oxygen
4. Which of the following is TRUE about moderate intensity exercise?
A. It is an activity that gets you exercising so hard that you can only saw
a few words
B. It is an exercise intense enough to trigger lactic acid formation
C. It is an activity that gets you exercising, and you can talk and sing
easily
D. It is an activity that gets you exercising hard, but you are still able to
talk at ease.
5. Who is the founder of Zumba?
A. Alberto “Beto” Pérez C. Alberto “Beto” Peres
B. Alvierto “Beto” Pérez D. Alvierto “Beto” Peres
6. Which is not an element of hip-hop.
A. B-boying B. Dj-ing C. Rapping D. Tapping

7. What is a planned, structured, and repetitive bodily movement for the purpose of maintaining and improving
physical fitness and health?
B. Physical Activity B. Exercise C. Workout D. Training

8. Which is not a benefit of aerobic dance exercise?

A. helps you reach and maintain a healthy weight
B. helps reduce stress, tension, anxiety, and depression
C. improves sleep
D. eating too much

9. Which is not aerobic dance exercise?

A. Hip-hop dancing C. Belly dancing
B. Aerobic dancing D. Running

10. What is a type of warm up exercise that elevates the body temperature
using heat packs or hot showers?
A. Warm-up B. Cool down C. Passive D. Activity
PERFORMANCE TASK

Directions: Read and precisely follow the given instructions.

1. Make an aerobic dance routine consisting of 8 locomotor and non-
locomotor movements.
2. Together with your family members, execute the steps in your chosen
music with a minimum of 3 minutes and maximum of 5 minutes.