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Aerobics is a form of physical exercise that combines rhythmic aerobic exercise with stretching and strength training routines with the goal of improving all elements of fitness (flexibility, muscular strength, and cardio-vascular fitness). It is usually performed to music and may be practiced in a group setting led by an instructor (fitness ...
LaLanne often used his white German shepherd dog, Happy, in his program. The dog's tricks attracted children to the program, so that LaLanne could say to the children: "You go get Mother or Daddy, Grandmother, Grandfather, whoever is in the house. You go get them, and you make sure they exercise with me." [3]
Fitness instructor Kathy Smith first experienced the Williams/Miller prototype step aerobics program during its early days, thinking "This is the most cutting-edge workout I’ve ever seen." [ 14 ] Miller and Williams formed a company called Bench Blast in late 1988, making wooden steps from 6 to 12 inches high. [ 11 ]
Max strength is unaffected by the use of music during exercise. [16] [17] In addition, it had been found that fast, loud music can lead to more optimal exercise when compared to slow, lower tempo music. Loud, high tempo music positively correlates with increased running rate and heart rate. [18] Higher tempo music, specifically music greater ...
Richard Simmons was a fitness legend beginning in the 1970s. Simmons rose to fame pioneering his “Sweatin’ to the Oldies” aerobics workouts, leading him to launch his own fitness studio ...
In parallel with the exercise book, Fonda released the vinyl LP Jane Fonda's Workout Record through Columbia Records in April 1982, [10] which sold steadily at $12.98. [11] [12] It was certified double Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America in December 1984. [13] On the album, Fonda speaks as exercise instructor, backed by music.
Phil Mackenzie is a fitness influencer whose grandparents inspired him to be fit. He says his granddad, 84, can do 500 push-ups, while his nanny, 80, walks for two hours a day.
One selling point of the show was the young attractive women exercising in leotards. The exercise routines were demanding, high-impact aerobics, followed by a stretching section. Pulsating music from synthesizers played in the background, although in the first season bass and electric guitar and saxophone were also used in the exercise music ...