Aerobics
Exercise, Training, Step Aerobics, Dance
He or She Might Be Thinking About...
- Do I have the right shoes?
- Will I be able to keep up with the class?
- I feel stupid because I don't know the routines.
- Are people laughing at me because I can't keep up with the instructor?
- Will I be able to finish the class.
- Should I try to get close to the front of the class and teacher?
- How many calories am I burning?
- What should I eat before exercising?
- What should I eat after I take the class?
- Do men take the class, or is it mostly women?
- My legs are really sore after doing aerobic classes this week.
- I hope I like the music.
Words That Might Be Encouraging
- Make sure you stay hydrated.
- Aerobic classes are a great way to stay motivated. Everyone is usually very supportive.
- Warming up your Achilles heal is worth taking the time to prepare.
- Don't push yourself too hard on the first day. Do a little more each day.
- Aerobics help burn fat calories efficiently.
- Aerobics can help increase your stamina.
- Aerobic exercise activates your immune system. It helps reduce susceptibility to minor viral illnesses, such as colds and flu.
- Aerobic exercise reduces the risk of many conditions, including obesity, heart disease, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome, stroke and certain types of cancer.
- Weight-bearing aerobic exercises, help decrease the risk of osteoporosis.
- Aerobic exercise may help lower blood pressure and control blood sugar. If you have coronary artery disease, aerobic exercise may help you manage your condition.
- Aerobic exercise boosts your high-density lipoprotein (HDL), the "good," cholesterol, and lowers your low-density lipoprotein (LDL), the "bad," cholesterol.
- Aerobic exercise can reduce depression and the tension associated with anxiety.
- Aerobic exercise keeps your muscles strong, which can help you maintain mobility as you get older.
- Studies show that people who participate in regular aerobic exercise live longer than those who don't exercise regularly.
Words That Might Be Discouraging
- I thought aerobics ended in the 1980s?
- I don't think aerobics is good on the knees.
- Low impact aerobics doesn't really get your heart rate going high enough.
- You need to be careful not to twist an ankle when you are exercising.
- Do you wear color-coordinated outfits when you workout?
- Aerobics burn fewer calories than other forms of exercise.
- You look funny dancing around with all the ladies in the class.
- I think aerobics is just for girls.
- You look really feminine doing aerobics.
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