About Aerobics

The need of the hour is to keep oneself happy, peaceful and healthy in body and mind . As people are neck- deep into a mad rat - race after materialistic pursuits and stress, Health occupies the highest rung of the priority ladder of people in general, urban dwellers in particular.

Health needs a more comprehensive meaning as it has attained many forms and structures. One view maintains that "Health is more futuristic than current". It connotes the point that to be healthy one should think well about health before others view it as a problem. "Prevention is better than cure" aptly applies to present scenario. People are passing through regular breakdowns in peace of mind, estranged relations, contaminated food, skyrocketing pollution levels and related respiratory problems etc. These problems made human lives search for that beacon of hope a cue to keep health fit and body relaxed - i.e. AEROBICS EXERCISES.

Aerobics the very name suggests that the technique involves cair\ Here the "breath". As many researchers have already proved scientifically that "Control over breath can last one's breath"i.e life span. Added to this Aerobics involves rapid, but rhythmic body movements. It ignites every' muscle, overhauls the entire muscular structure there by smoothening blood circulation in the body. Certain movements involving head and shoulders supply regular and consistent inflows of blood to brain there by keeping eyes in good conditioning. Moreover, aerobics through balancing blood circulation throughout the body, increases memory, decreases fats and this way goes a long way making body and mind cool, healthy and fit to face any type of stressful situation. Aerobics belongs to a branch of acrobatics known as calisthenics, which means warm-up session to body. A good warm-up prepares the body to exercise and makes muscles flexible, it also burns fats, adds to digestion, cleans intestine and even keeps the body in a proper shape.

Hence, Aerobics becomes one of the few techniques to keep oneself fit and healthy with a little investment of time on a regular basis. Aerobics suits all age groups and usually remains relevant to diverse spectrum of people. But, the awareness among the people about aerobics and related benefits is still passing through an infant stage in India. According to one research nearly 40 to 50% of people in U.S irrespective of age and background attend aerobics programs some way or the other. But in India not even 5% of people are thinking about joining an Aerobics club and reaping a lifetime health benefits. It is sure we are advancing beyond Moon and even towards Mars scientifically but, it is an exigent need of the moment to pay attention to health and shape one's physique and tune it to the rhythm of aerobics only to land up in the paradise of health, wealth and tranquility.

The author Mr. NEERAJ (REEBOK CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR) is DIRECTOR OF FUN 2 FIT a fitness-center established in 1999. He has been instrumental in providing state of the art training to people of different age groups in the fields of aerobics in Twin cities. For any queries, training and information Contact: 9701237717