Aerobic Dance, Injuries in

Among the many current approaches to improving cardiovascular fitness is aerobic dance. As with any aerobically oriented conditioning program, the goal is to increase the participant's cardiovascular strength, muscular endurance, and overall wellness. This entry explores the common forms of aerobic dance and how it became popular, as well as common injuries and the ways to prevent them.

Aerobic dance, more commonly called aerobics, is practiced in a class format, often located in community centers, gyms, and fitness centers, but can it also be performed at home using ...