How to Do Latin Aerobics

Latin Aerobics is one of the newest and hottest aerobic dances today. It is something that is offered in many gyms and it is gaining attention from people of all ages. Many people are involved in Latin aerobics and are losing a lot of weight and feeling good about themselves.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

1. Warm up the arm and leg muscles by stretching slowly.

2. Pay careful attention to the leader and repeat each step exactly as he or she does.

3. Listen to the music in order to keep the rhythm with beat.

4. Breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth while doing the dance steps in order to control your breathing and allow for more energy to continue the Latin moves.

5. Move the hips from side to side throughout the dance.

6. Relax the muscles at the end of the session by stretching slowly.

7. Purchase a home video on Latin aerobics. There are a few good videos available on VHS and DVD and use them to practice in the comforts of your own home.

Tips & Warnings

• You should practice the dance steps every day. The more you practice, the better you become with the dance steps.
• Don't give up. Latin aerobics is something that is learned over time.
• Always warm down at the end of the session. The warm down should include various stretches.
• Stretch. If you do not prepare yourself before and after a Latin aerobics session you have a higher risk of injury.
• Take it slow. Doing too much, too fast will make you fatigue faster.