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NATURE OF THE GAME In short words, sport aerobics is the combination of many kind of movements. Many movements are done during one period of time, for example, waiving hands while twisting the body in one leap. The body is supposed to move all the time in pounding music. In this manner, physical capacity is improved. To coordinate legs and arms to do sophisticated movement, performers need to have a good coordination. Otherwise, the movement is very amusing. Some movements, such as split, requires a good flexibility. The performance area is 7m x 7m. Performers fit into divisions: Junior Divisions, made up of Primary and Secondary teams; Novice Divisions including Individual Men and Women; Intermediate Divisions comprising Individual Men and Women, Mixed Pairs and Trios; and Elite Divisions including Individual Men and Women, Mixed Pairs and Trios. A three-person team may be made of any combination of men and women in a trio. Step teams and general divisions also exist. The performances are made up of the following elements: dynamic strength, static strength, jumps and leaps (power), kicks (dynamic strength), balance and flexibility. The routine must be performed entirely to music. Three exercises are mandatory: four consecutive high leg kicks, four consecutive push-ups, and a phase beginning with four jumping jacks and comprising 32 counts of standing movements and patterns. Additionally, a maximum of ten elements from following families are allowed: Push-ups , supports and balances, kicks and splits, jumps and leaps. Some movements in other gymnastic sports( Sport Acrobatics , Artistic Gymnastics , Rhythmic Gymnastics , etc.) are prohibited, such as handsprings, handstands, back flips, and aerial somersaults. In the competition, women are required to wear a one-piece leotard and pantyhose(or leave it bear) while men must wear a unitard or body shorts and form fitting (lycra) shirts. Sometimes, men wear pantyhose to prevent cold or for artistic purpose. Those clothes are often intricately designed with bright color. This makes the performer very charming and smart. In daily workout for common people, you don't need to wear tight clothes. You can wear any kind of clothes if they won't blockade your motion. Scoring of the performances is according to: artistic quality, creativity, execution, and difficulty. Artistic quality is the composition of the routine. Creativity is the variety of movements, lifts in pairs, trios and groups. Execution is the perfection of each movement. Difficulty is the number of required gymnastic elements demonstrating strength, flexibility, power and local muscular endurance. sport aerobics has state, national and international competitions- but is not an Olympic Sport. GENDER IN AEROBICS Until now, there are still many people think that sport aerobics is for girls only. Actually, it is a game designed for both men and women. There are male performers in individual men, mixed pairs, trios and groups competition. Also we can see male members and coaches in fitness clubs. In universities, there are boys in sport aerobics teams too. This misunderstanding maybe is due to the tight clothing, dancing and stretching elements in this game. But this should be changed. Affected by people surrounded(both boys and girls), boys tend to focus on muscle building exercises such as weight training as opposed to the heart and strength training exercises. But weight training is only part of an exercise regime. There is also stretching, heart and muscle Endurance training - and sport aerobics provides all of those. There are many elements in sport aerobics that are not conflict to enhance energy and power. For example, in order to do a 1/2 twist in semi-split manner in the air, it is required to jump high enough to have sufficient time to finish the twist and hold legs with muscles in that "sufficient time". A strong arm is needed to balance when doing some movements on the floor, such as cross-support travels. Some professional sports teams such as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers soccer team have a full-time aerobics instructor and full-time Yoga instructor. It helps players recover from their injuries faster. Gives them more endurance, and helps build stronger bones, and ligaments. It also firms the body. Beyond physical health, sport aerobics also makes you happy. You get to go up on stage and perform the routine you’ve worked so hard on-and hear people cheering for you! And you cheer for your teammates too. You can also make friends in a competition. This feeling is very unforgettable. EXTERNAL LINKS
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