1. Warm-up consisting of isolation, i.e. working out individual joints, and a general warm-up, which includes a combination of movements in individual joints and jazz stretch – muscle stretching exercises using all leg positions (hands are often in a position on the floor). Also in the warm-up, jazz walking options are used to warm up the ankle, knee and hip joints and hand choreography (classical choreography movements are used).

2. The parterre part is represented by exercises for working out the abdominal muscles.

3. The main part, consisting of a cross – various movements with movement around the hall, and a dance composition.

4. A hitch of a static dynamic nature, which includes some movements from the composition, as well as turns, lunges, hip movements, etc.

In jazz aerobics, cross movement is widely used, namely:

The basis of jazz aerobics exercises is jazz walking (one of its variants is “camel step”). The “steps” of classical aerobics are also used – V-step, Grape wine, Pivot, Open step (with hip rotation), Chasse, Mambo, Step-touch jump. Widely used turns, passages in the diagonal.

Latina aerobics. This direction arose as a result of a significantly increased interest in Latin American dances. To this day, incendiary characteristic music and graceful plasticity of movements contribute to the popularization of these lessons in many countries. On the one hand, Latin aerobics reveals some common features with folk dances (salsa, merengue, samba, mambo, etc.), from which many movements were originally borrowed, subsequently adapted to health-improving lessons, on the other hand, it has its own characteristics. The technique of movements in latin aerobics differs from the technique of movements in competitive ballroom dancing. Basically, these differences boil down to the following: in competitive dance compositions, movements are made on toes, knee joints are straightened, while in aerobic exercises, a softened position of the foot from toe to heel is always carried out.

Lesson structure:

Warm-up, consisting of semi-circular rotations of the head, hips (the so-called eights), circular movements of the shoulders, etc.

The main part – learning movements and their repeated repetition at a fast pace.

A hitch, often an independent static-dynamic composition with the consistent use of static muscle stretching exercises and dance movements at a slow pace.

Movements in latin aerobics exercises are based on the principle of animation. There is no power part in the classes. Another characteristic feature of this direction is the active use of turns, choreography of the hands and whipping movements of the legs. In the process of performing movements, the body is rigidly fixed, the shoulder blades are brought together, the press is tense, the movements come from the waist, the hips are actively working.

A number of “steps” have been formed in Latin aerobics exercises that have become typical for this type of recreational activities, some of them (March, Cha-cha-cha, Mambo, Pivot, etc.) are used in other types of aerobics.

March – a variant of walking, the implementation of which begins with the placement of a bent leg on the toe, the knee is turned inward. Then the weight of the body is transferred from the toe to the heel, the knee is straightened, the thigh is taken to the side.

Whisk – a step performed in two counts: 1 – step to the side with the leading foot and – step with the supporting foot crosswise behind the leading one; 2 – step with the leading foot in place.

Cha-cha-cha – chasse, performed without a jump, on the steps, with the addition of hip movements.

Mambo is a classical aerobic “step” performed in a stylized manner.

Pivot – the “step” of classical aerobics – a turn around the supporting leg. In latin aerobics, “pivot” is often performed from a step.

Quick mambo – “step”, performed in three counts: 1 – step with the leading foot crosswise in front of the supporting one; 2 – step with the supporting leg in place; 3 – step with the leading foot next to the supporting one.

The main “step” of Mambo is a “step” performed in two counts: and – swing from the knee with the leading leg; 1 – step with the leading foot forward and – step with the supporting foot in place; 2 – step with the leading foot next to the supporting one.

The basic “step” samba is a “step” performed in two counts: 1 – step with the leading foot forward / backward and – step with the supporting foot forward / backward to the side; 2 – put the leading foot to the supporting one.

Cross – “step” of classical aerobics, performed in a stylized manner. In latin aerobics, “cross” is often performed from a walk.

Rumba (cucaracha) – movement of the hips in one direction and the other, resembling a figure eight: 1 – step with the leading foot to the side on the toe with partial weight transfer, the leg is bent with the knee inward, with simultaneous straightening of the supporting leg and – full transfer of weight to the leading leg, the thigh is retracted to the side back, the supporting leg is placed on the toe; 2 – step with the supporting foot in place and – step with the leading foot next to the supporting foot.

Rushenfolk. This kind of dance aerobics originated on the basis of Russian folk dances. The exercise retains the style of folk dances, dances are used, feet on the heel / toe with the knee turned out / in, jumps, crushers, wide arm movements, elements of a quadrille, lanze, etc. are included. The movements are based on the principle of animation. The exercise includes a warm-up, main and final parts.

Riverdance. A direction formed on the basis of Irish folk dances. The movements are based on the principle of animation. This lesson is characterized by active performance of leg movements (fractional movements, dances, movements, turns). Rhythm failure and an increase in the speed and frequency of movements are often used. The exercise includes a warm-up, the main dance part and the final stretch.

Rock and roll aerobics. This kind of dance aerobics arose on the basis of a pair of household impromptu dance of American origin, which became widely known in the middle of the 20th century. Aerobics has absorbed the best achievements of this dance. Incendiary music and simple combinations of “steps” attract many practitioners. The basis of the movement is the rock and roll “step”. The exercises use movements built on the principle of animation. Movements, turns, jumps, running are also used. The lesson consists of a warm-up, main and final parts.

Funk aerobics. Funk aerobics is the consistent and continuous execution of various dance movements of moderate intensity. This type of dance aerobics includes elements of various dance cultures: jazz, street, rap, hip-hop. The specificity of the choreography is determined by the styles that underlie this direction (jazz and African dance).

This type of occupation is characterized by free plasticity of the hands, wave-like movements of the body, as a result of which a significant load is placed on the spine. All principles of movement are used: polycentrics, isolation, animation, countermovement, opposition.

The session begins with the so-called swing, a springy movement performed simultaneously in the knee, ankle and hip joints. Kach performs the function of a warm-up, preparing the joints for the upcoming load. This is followed by funky walking, which is based on the quality.

Hand choreography is widely used in the exercises. Of the “steps” of aerobics, the most popular are Step-touch (on the spot, with advancement, with the supporting leg placed back on the toe); Touch-front, Knee up, Grape wine (especially crosswise front), turns, V-step, Curl jump, lunges (including deep ones). Often used in various positions, wave-like movements of the body, shoulders, arms, stepping over, running, turning from a cross leg position, lifting on toes (rolling from toe to heel), hip movements. It is also characteristic to connect the legs with a jump and perform turns from plie. Sliding movements are often performed.

Hip-hop aerobics. This is a popular dance direction, which is sometimes called street dance. В упражнениях используются все основные принципы движений: polycentrics, isolation, animation, countermovement, opposition. The exercise includes all the “steps” of funk, but they, including the swing, are performed more intensively (sometimes on jumps), in addition, there are no wavy funk movements. Connecting elements (stops, rhythm failures) are often used. Break movements are allowed. The basis of the hip-hop movement is jumps and bounces, which are called New Jack Swing.