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This Week’s Defining Fitness (02-08-09)


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Belly Dance- A unique form of dance characterized by sharp, rolling movements of the hips and abdomen.

Cardio Response- The effect that exercise has on the heart including, the body’s ability to consume oxygen.

Contra Dance- A form of American folk dance in which the dancers form two parallel lines and perform a sequence of dance movements with different partners down the length of the line.

Country Dance- Includes several dance forms, usually danced to country-western music.

Dementia- The progressive decline in cognitive function due to damage or disease in the body beyond what might be expected from normal aging.

Hip Hop- A dance style, usually danced to hip-hop music. It includes various moves such as breaking, popping, locking and krumping, and even house dance. Improvisation and personal interpretation are essential to hip-hop dancing.

Sedentary- Describes an inactive lifestyle.

Tai Chi- A healthy form of exercise, a system of self-defense, meditation training and some consider it a form of dance.

Zumba- A fitness program inspired by Latin dance founded by Miami-based dancer and choreographer Alberto 'Beto' Perez. Inspired by Latin rhythms, Zumba uses a variety of styles in its routines, including cumbia, merengue, salsa, reggaeton, hip hop, mambo, rumba, flamenco, and calypso. Music selections include both fast and slow rhythms to help tone and sculpt the body.

  
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