Low-Impact Aerobics
Dance aerobic movements in which at least one foot contacts the ground at all times. Evolved to decrease the lower leg overuse injuries associated with high-impact classes and Ideal for special populations, such as seniors, pregnant women and overweight individuals. arm and leg movements should be controlled as participant problems with the knee may occur due to the repetitive use of the flexed knee with low impact, more fit individuals may have difficulty achieving adequate intensity and, therefore, must use larger movements .
High-Impact Aerobics
Dance aerobic in which there are moments when the body is moved through space and both feet lose contact with the ground .High impact aerobics utilizes aerobic movements such as jumping and hopping. Dance aerobi cs provides great cardiovascular advantages along with good metabolic benefits. high impact aerobics has a high reported injury incidence, particularly in the lower body. High impact aerobics may be inappropriate for individuals with bio mechanical or other factors that predispose them to injury in the lower leg and foot regions .
