Session Duration: 45 minutes to 1 hour. Age: Workout sessions for all ages and all levels (from basic training to advanced workouts)
Aim:
Reduce stress, lose extra weight, cut risk of coronary heart disease, stroke, diabetes, osteoporosis, ease arthritic pain, build cardiovascular fitness, generally improve overall well being. AEROBICS:
Aerobics means working with oxygen. Any kind of exercise tha
t intends to improve the oxygen system. It refers to the use of oxygen in the body’s metabolic or energy generating process. Many types of exercises are aerobic and by definition are performed at moderate levels of intensity for extended periods of time. Benefits:
Strengthening the muscles involved in respiration to facilitate the flow of air in and out of the lungs. Strengthening and enlarging the heart muscle to improve its pumping efficiency and reduce resting heart rate is known as aerobic conditioning. Strengthening muscles throughout the body. Improving circulation efficiency and reducing blood pressure. Improved mental health, including reduction of stress and reducing reasons for depression. PILATES:
This form of exercise uses the mind to control the muscles. The program focuses on the core postural muscles which help keep the body balanced and which are essential to providing support to the spine. In particular, pilates exercises teach awareness of breath and alignment of the spine and aim to strengthen the deep torso muscles. Benefits:
Exercises are designed to strengthen the “Power-House” – the large group of muscles in the center of the body encompassing the abdomen, the lower back, hips and buttocks. Exercises build strength and stability as well as boost balance and coordination and improves blood circulation. It enhances concentration and encourages to develop a special relationship with the body as one exercises. YOGA:
Yoga is a Sanskrit word for “Union”. It is a practice that uses posture and breathing techniques to induce relaxation and improve strength. There are many different types of yoga, ranging from Hatha Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga, Vinyasa, Vikram Yoga and Power Yoga. Benefits:
Yoga keeps the body strong as it involves all the muscles in the body to hold and balance asanas and poses. These postures strengthen the feet, legs, hands, abdominals, lower back and shoulders. Yoga, stretching and breathing exercises induce flexibility, helping joints, tendons and muscles stay limber. Benefits those with osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis. Unlike Hatha Yoga, which is gentle, Power Yoga keeps the body in constant motion between poses resulting in a strenuous cardiovascular workout and improves core strength. Yoga is an excellent weight bearing exercise that can improve bone density. This is particularly beneficial for women approaching menopause since yoga can help ward off osteoporosis or thinning of bone. Yoga benefits mental health by helping one relax, reduces anxiety and stress resulting in better health, mood and concentration. Children can benefit from Yoga as those with attention deficit disorder and hyperactivity can learn to relax and get controlled by using Yogic breathing and asanas. Yoga can rid one of tension headaches and migraines because it circulates blood flow and oxygen to the head, which can prevent headaches from starting. Yoga practice helps boost antioxidants throughout the body resulting in a stronger immune system and improved ability to heal quickly from disease or injury. Power Yoga is a vigorous from of Yoga that burns calories resulting in weight loss. PRENATAL/POSTNATAL YOGA:
Yoga comes high on the recommended list of appropriates regimes for pregnant women. It combines movement and meditation to promote the well being of body, mind and spirit. Benefits:
The exercises improve posture, muscle tone, breathing and blood circulation. The emphasis of breathing, concentration and visualisation will benefit not only during pregnancy but throughout labor, helping one to focus and relax throughout the contractions. A well-balanced yoga session helps with lymphatic drainage and keeps the endocrine system (hormone control system) toned and healthy. Pregnant women are less bothered by oedema, swollen joints and suffer fewer cellulite problems.
