Aerobics Dance Exercise

Aerobic dance exercise is a fun way to get your heart and muscles moving so you can get or stay fit and toned. Aerobics in general takes on many forms, and it is possible to do dance aerobics in all of them. There is low-impact, high-impact, step and water aerobics. All have their own benefits, or it might be that you just prefer a certain kind.

  1. Low Impact

    • If you are not particularly coordinated or have not worked out in a while, low-impact dance aerobics is probably the best starting point. With low impact, both feet never leave the ground at the same time, and there is no extra exertion such as with step aerobics. This is also the best type of dance aerobics if you have health problems, back problems or are pregnant. You will still do a lot of dance moves and work up a sweat, but there is no extra strain.

    Water

    • If you want a little more challenge, but your body is not in agreement, then water dance aerobics might be better. This would be for pregnant women who have been exercising, or elderly people who are in shape. The water provides resistance without straining the body because the water cushions every movement.

    High Impact and Step

    • If you are in good shape, high-impact or step aerobics will give you the workout you need. These are more strenuous and have more extended movements. Step aerobics involves working with a platform, while high impact involves higher steps and the possibility of both feet being off the ground at the same time.

    Music and Beat

    • With all dance aerobic exercise, upbeat dance music is played and the movements are set out as dance moves are, with a four or eight count. The music helps keep you motivated by adding a quality of enjoyment to the routine, and muscles are toned with less realization that there is any actually work being done.