Why Aerobics Are So Good For You

Aerobic exercise has been around since the 1980’s and has benefited the exercise community by strengthening the body, improving circulation, and increasing performance. Aerobic exercise was obsolete before 1978 when exercise was about strength and resistance training by building muscles. However, people realized that strong muscles didn’t equal best athlete. Performance suffered due to the lack of oxygen and increased muscle mass. Aerobic exercise requires the use of oxygen for the body to generate energy. Due to the increased period of time of exercise the body increases the circulation and transportation of blood, oxygen and nutrients throughout the body. This allows for longer endurance during competition. Although, aerobics are not only good for performance, they benefit the body as well. Read more...

Zumba, the Latin Inspired Fitness Party

Most people have heard of Zumba, but you may have no idea what it is. Since its introduction to the US in 1999 and its inception in 2001 Zumba has swept the world and become one of the most recognizable cardio fitness routines available.  So what is Zumba? Zumba is a Latin inspired dance fitness program that disguises exercise as fun. They don’t call it a fitness party for nothing. This high-energy dance phenomenon not only slims down the body by burning calories and fat but also encourages people to free their inhibitions to dance. Read more...