1. Active Aerobics and Recreation
Chapter 8
Active Aerobics and Recreation

2. 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

3. Benefits of Active Aerobics
They often do not require high levels of skill
They frequently are not competitive
They often can be done at home or near home
They often do not require a partner or a group

4. Types of Aerobic Class’ Gyms Offer
Step Aerobics
Aerobic Dance (Zumba)
Body Pump, Body Attack, Body Combat
Martial Arts
Yoga
RPM (cycling or spinning)

5. Other Types of Aerobic Activity
Aerobic Machines (treadmills, bikes, elliptical machines, stair steppers
Bicycling
Dance
Jumping Rope
Swimming
Water Aerobics

6. Circuit Training
Performing several different exercises one after the other
This can be done using weights, aerobic type exercises, calisthenics, etc.

7. Active Recreation
All activities that are fun and typically non-competitive

8. Leisure Time Free time for you to do whatever you want
Recreational activity
Activity that you want to do during your leisure time

9. Types of Leisure Activities
Backpacking and hiking
Boating, canoeing, kayaking, and rowing
Skating
Skateboarding
Rock climbing
Skiing
Jogging