HOPE - Wellness/Aerobics

Wellness

The act of practicing healthy habits on a daily basis to attain better physical and mental health outcomes, so instead of surviving, you’re thriving

Physical Wellness

The ability to maintain a healthy quality of life that allows one to get through daily activities without undue fatigue or physical stress

Emotional Wellness

Pertains to your psychological and emotional perspective about yourself and the world around you. Emotional wellness encompasses optimism, self-esteem, and self- acceptance.

Intellectual Wellness

Involves spending more time pursuing personal interests and reading books, magazines, and newspapers, while staying aware of current events and issues.

Encompasses your open-mindedness and intelligent responses to stimuli, decision making skills, and lifelong learning.

Social Wellness

Covers your interaction and relationship with others.

Career Wellness

The ability to get personal fulfillment from jobs or chosen career fields while still maintaining balance in life.

Environmental Wellness

Relates to your responsibility to take care of the ____. The ability to make a positive impact on the quality of homes, communities, and the planet while understanding the negative effect of personal choices contributes to environmental wellness.

Spiritual Wellness

The ability to establish peace and harmony in our lives.

It deals not only with your religious beliefs and practices but more so with their effects on the other dimension of your well-being.

Physical Wellness, Emotional Wellness, Intellectual Wellness, Social Wellness, Career Wellness, Environmental Wellness, Spiritual Wellness

SEVEN DIMENSIONS OF WELLNESS

Aerobics

A form of physical activity that involves continuous and rhythmic movement of large muscles.

Aer

Greek word that means air that describes aerobics

Dr. Kenneth Cooper

Father of Aerobics

Air Force Colonel

Previous profession of Dr. Kenneth Cooper

1968

Year that Dr. Kenneth Cooper introduced the term “Aerobics”

Global Fitness Trends, Aerobics Workout Videos, Aerobics Classes with music and energetic moves

HISTORY OF AEROBICS,

Mainstream in the 1980’s

Zumba, Step Aerobics, Online Fitness Videos and Mobile Apps

HISTORY OF AEROBICS,

Modern Day Aerobics

Aerobic Exercise

Types of Exercises

• Uses oxygen to produce energy

• Done for long periods

• Low to moderate intensity

• Improves heart and lung endurance

Anaerobic Excercise

Types of Exercises

• Does not rely on oxygen for energy

• Done in short bursts

• High intensity

• Builds muscle strength and power

Flexibility Exercises

Types of Exercises

These help your muscles stretch and your joints move better. They make your body more flexible and reduce the risk of injuries.

Calisthenics

Types of Exercises

These are simple exercises using your own body weight. You don't need any equipment. These exercises improve muscle strength, balance and coordination.

Resistance Training

Types of Exercises

This involves pushing or pulling against a force or weight to make your muscles stronger