The word "aerobics" can be applied to different types of activity, which has a healing focus. In general, there are many types of aerobics - fitness, boxing aerobics, step aerobics, aqua aerobics and sports aerobics. About the latter, we'll talk in more detail. Sports aerobics today is as popular as professional sports. Organized competitions, conducted training and demonstration performances. Training in sports aerobics is a set of physically exercises with moderate intensity, which are also very useful for health.
Children's sports aerobics
Children can be engaged in sports aerobics from the age of seven, unless of course there are no contraindications. Regularly doing sports aerobics for children, you can increase your energy level, improve your mental state and, of course, improve your health.
But do not forget that in fact, sports aerobics exercises are quite heavy, and it is quite difficult to learn such force pa. It takes many years to learn to become a hardy athlete who can perform elements borrowed from gymnastics and acrobatics.
Costumes for sports aerobics
Clothing for sports aerobics should emphasize the sporting focus of the sport as much as possible. Therefore, in the first place, the costume should not be transparent, the sleeves of the swimsuit of the girls should end at maximum on the wrists. It is better to give preference to a piece swimsuit. The cutout in front and behind the costume should not be as deep as possible. Leg cuts should not be above the waist line.
Elements of sports aerobics
Sports aerobics - this is a sport in which often use elements of rhythmic gymnastics and acrobatics. The first kinds of elements that demonstrate dynamic force include all kinds of push-ups. The second kind of elements is a demonstration of static force, for example, an ordinary corner. The third kind of elements is the jumping part: the athletes make different jumps, turns and various combinations. The fourth part of the elements is taken from rhythmic gymnastics, which demonstrates the flexibility of the body.
Competitions in sports aerobics
Competitive programs in sports aerobics are, most often, arbitrary exercises, where athletes demonstrate a high-intensity complex, which includes acyclic exercises with complex coordination, as well as different in complexity exercises in groups.
At competitions judges judge first of all artistry. The choreographic and aerobic content of exercises is also assessed. Very important presentation part, as well as musical accompaniment. For example, using music, you need to take into account the program for sports aerobics itself, as well as the task of speaking. All movements must be 100% match the music you choose and coincide in time with its phases and shares. The athlete should maximally show confidence in his actions and control his positive emotions and facial expression.
It is also necessary to make a good impression of the sports component of the exercises, which are distinguished by high quality of movement, as well as clarity and completeness. In the video below you can see an example of a performance in gymnastics.