Step Aerobics: A cardiorespiratory Endurance Exercise
What is an Aerobics Exercise?
Aerobics is described as a vigorous activity designed to strengthen the lungs and the heart.
The word aerobics came from the Greek word "aero" which means air, and "bios" which
refers to life. Aerobics aims to improve the elements of fitness such as flexibility, muscular
strength, and cardiovascular fitness. It consists of a mixture of fundamental movements
dance steps, swinging movements, and stretching exercises. Routines are developed and
synchronized to a music that has a definite and rhythmic beat. Step aerobics incorporates
benches ranging in height from four to ten inches. The step evolved from the need to
provide exercises with another type of low impact activity that is both interesting and
challenging.
Advantages derived from participating in step training:
• The intensity is low to moderate, without putting too much pressure on the joints since
most step workouts are of low impact.
• The workouts strengthen and tone the lower body.
What is Cardiorespiratory endurance?
- also known as cardiovascular endurance or aerobic fitness, is the ability of your heart,
lungs, and blood vessels to supply oxygen to your muscles during physical activity.
