aerobics
Rhythmic fitness workout
Aerobics is vigorous physical exercise designed to strengthen the heart and lungs by increasing oxygen consumption.
The term typically refers to structured workout routines—often set to music—involving sustained rhythmic movement: She teaches an aerobics class at the gym.
The adjective aerobic describes any activity requiring increased oxygen intake: aerobic exercise, aerobic fitness.
Pulse-elevating exercise regimen
- workoutStructured physical exercise
- routineRegular sequence of actions
- stretchingExtending muscles or material
- warm-upPre-activity preparation routine
cooldown · calisthenics · circuit · reps · sets · training · step · aqua
One who teaches skills
- participantsThose actively involved
- studioCreative professional's workspace
- gymnasiumIndoor athletic facility
- sessionScheduled time for activity
choreography · formation · group · music · mat · leotard · legwarmers · sweatband
Of heart and blood vessels
- enduranceSustained effort capacity
- staminaCapacity for sustained effort
- conditioningLearned behavioral adaptation
- toningStrengthening muscles gradually
flexibility · strength · metabolism · calories · muscle · breathing · oxygen · pulse
Patterned stress and silence
- beatRhythmic pulse or strike
- tempoRate of musical performance
- danceRhythmic bodily movement
- coordinationOrganized cooperative movement
grapevine · march · kick · hop · skip · sequence · flow · syncopation
Active physical strength
- vitalityCapacity for spirited existence
- dynamismActive, energetic quality
- livelinessAnimated, energetic quality
- enthusiasmIntense eager enjoyment
exuberance · pep · animation · zest · verve · spirited · upbeat · energetic
cardio
Pulse-elevating exercise regimen
- workoutStructured physical exercise
- routineRegular sequence of actions
- stretchingExtending muscles or material
warm-up · cooldown · calisthenics · circuit · reps · sets · training · step · aqua · low-impact
instructor
One who teaches skills
- participantsThose actively involved
- studioCreative professional's workspace
- gymnasiumIndoor athletic facility
session · choreography · formation · group · music · mat · leotard · legwarmers · sweatband · mirror
cardiovascular
Of heart and blood vessels
- enduranceSustained effort capacity
- staminaCapacity for sustained effort
- conditioningLearned behavioral adaptation
toning · flexibility · strength · metabolism · calories · muscle · breathing · oxygen · pulse · wellness
rhythm
Patterned stress and silence
coordination · grapevine · march · kick · hop · skip · sequence · flow · syncopation · timing
vigor
Active physical strength
- vitalityCapacity for spirited existence
- dynamismActive, energetic quality
- livelinessAnimated, energetic quality
enthusiasm · exuberance · pep · animation · zest · verve · spirited · upbeat · energetic · lively
- 80sbig hair, mullets, shoulder pads, new wave, synth-pop
- 80s-90s cultureMTV, VHS, cassette tapes, CDs, Walkman
- fadspet rocks, hula hoops, fidget spinner, mood rings, Tamagotchi
- fitness classesfitness class, spin class, bootcamp, yoga class, pilates
- fitness trendsCrossFit, yoga, spin class, HIIT, bootcamp
- physical disciplinesgymnastics, martial arts, pilates, yoga, tai chi
aerobicsweightlifting
Sport of hoisting barbells
strength training · resistance training · weight training · powerlifting · bodybuilding
aerobicssedentary lifestyle
Habitual physical inactivity
inactivity · rest · sedentariness · sitting · idleness
- aerobic exerciseOxygen-dependent physical conditioning
- aerobic respirationOxygen-using energy production
- water aerobicsFitness performed in pools
- step aerobicsCardio using elevated platforms
- aerobic conditioningExercise improving oxygen-using capacity
- aerobic fitnessOxygen-processing physical capacity