Chapter 8

Active Aerobics and Recreation

Active Aerobics

Activities vigorous enough to elevate the heart rate above the heart rate threshold

Aerobic activities are among the most popular and the most beneficial to all activities in the physical activity pyramid

Benefits of Active Aerobics

They often do not require high levels of skill

They frequently are not competitiveThey often can be done at home or near

homeThey often do not require a partner or a

group

Types of Aerobic Class’ Gyms Offer

Step AerobicsAerobic Dance (Zumba)Body Pump, Body Attack, Body CombatMartial ArtsYogaRPM (cycling or spinning)

Other Types of Aerobic Activity

Aerobic Machines (treadmills, bikes, elliptical machines, stair steppers

BicyclingDanceJumping RopeSwimmingWater Aerobics

Circuit Training

Performing several different exercises one after the other

This can be done using weights, aerobic type exercises, calisthenics, etc.

Active Recreation

All activities that are fun and typically non-competitive

Leisure Time

Free time for you to do whatever you wantRecreational activity

Activity that you want to do during your leisure time

Types of Leisure Activities

Backpacking and hikingBoating, canoeing, kayaking, and rowingSkatingSkateboardingRock climbingSkiingJogging