From humble beginnings in the late 1960s, aerobic
dance has become a major symbol of the fitness craze that
exploded into English culture in the 1980s. It's still one
of the most popular ways to get fit -- and stay fit -- around
the world.
More than 24 million people participate in aerobics. Once
confined primarily to young women, aerobic dance has blossomed
into a sport for both sexes and all age groups to have fun
while losing weight and keeping in shape.
Essentially an hour's workout set to music, a typical aerobics
program begins with 5-10 minutes of warm-ups and stretching,
peaks with 20-30 minutes of target heart range dance, can
include 20 minutes of a muscle stretching floor program known
as body sculpting, and ends with 5-10 minutes of cool-down
and more stretching. Programs typically run three to four
times a week.
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