Physical Activity Goals: Aerobics, Gardening, Cycling, Yoga

This assignment examines several physical activities and their associated health benefits. It begins with an overview of aerobic exercises, highlighting their suitability for various individuals and providing information on classes and costs. The assignment then explores gardening, emphasizing its stress-reducing and hand-strengthening properties, along with cost-effectiveness and resources. Cycling is discussed for its navigational and mental well-being benefits, including cost details and event information. Yoga and meditation are presented for their flexibility, respiratory benefits, and weight loss assistance, including studio details and pricing. Dancing is highlighted as a fun activity with weight control benefits and fitness class options. Finally, martial arts are explored for their engaging nature, skill-building, and weight loss advantages, including training institute information and costs. The assignment includes references to support the information presented.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY GOALS

AEROBICS
The aerobic exercises consists of
rhythmic exercise and consists of
stretching. This form of exercise can be
done solo and is the best suitable cardio
exercise (Larsen, 2019). People with back
pain or knee injury are most benefited.
Brisk walking combined with aerobics
can improve the quality of fitness.
Modelfit in United States gives aerobic
classes. Address: 212 Bowery, New York,
NY 10012, USA
Phone: [phone]
Cost: $100 to $200
Picture1: aerobics
Source: (‘ Aerobics and its benefits” 2018)

GARDENING
Gardening is an interesting task which is
done outdoors. It has many health benefits
like improving hand strength and also
help in reduction of stress. Gardening is
also an exciting physical activity for
environment conscious people (Dishman
et al., 2019). Gardening has been proved to
enhanced sleep in many.
American horticulture society (
https://www.ahsgardening.org/)
encourages gardening among the citizens.
Cost: The process is cost effective and
needs around $500 Picture2: gardening
Source: (Hayes, 2019)

CYCLING
Cycling is a fun exercise which is
enjoyable and known to improve the
navigational skills and mental well
being (Cheung, Park & Wyman, 2016).
Cycling is also very convenient as
many people like cycling from
childhood and can be enjoyed by the
majority.
Cycling events in US is commonly
organised by Classes and events (
https://www.rei.com/events/a/cycling)
Cost: for a cycling license around $60
is needed.
Picture3: Cycling
Source: (Agency, 2019)

YOGA AND MEDITATION
Yoga consists of posture based
meditation and exercise that helps in
increasing flexibility. Meditation helps
in cleansing the mind and give a
refreshing effect. This form of exercise
is very beneficial for respiratory system
and improved metabolism. This kind of
exercise assist in weight lose also.
Inlet yoga studio in United States held yoga classes for every age. Address: 3551
US-17 BUS unit b, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576, USA
Phone: [phone]
Cost: On an average it takes $10-$16 for a yoga class.
Picture4: yoga
Source: ("The Health Benefits of Practicing
Yoga", 2019)

DANCING
Dancing is a fun activity and
has enormous health benefits
especially in controlling the
weight. In physical activity
dancing need not be well
choreographed and may have
fun steps. The real idea to enjoy
this kind of physical exercise.
Dance Academy USA is a fitness dancing class which can meet
the requirements. Address: 21269 Stevens Creek Blvd,
Cupertino, CA 95014, USA
Cost: $140- $160 per month Picture5: dancing
Source: (“ Health effects of dancing”, 2016

MARTIAL ARTS
Martial arts has been emerging as
an engaging and fun sport. The
skills learnt are very helpful in
future and is a great activity that
aids in weight loss. It aids in giving
moral skills too and makes use of
immense energy.
USA martial arts training is a premium
institute in martial arts: Address: 81 Olde
Main Plaza, St Albans, WV 25177, USA
Phone: [phone]
Cost: $25-$50 per hour Picture 6: karate
Source: ("The Physical & Mental Benefits of Martial Arts | Silver Lining
Taekwon-Do", 2019)

References
Cheung, C., Park, J., & Wyman, J. F. (2016). Effects of yoga on symptoms,
physical function, and psychosocial outcomes in adults with osteoarthritis:
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(2019). Self-efficacy, beliefs, and goals: Moderation of declining physical
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Larsen, J. (2016). Floor and Step Aerobics as an Exercise Intervention to
Enhance Cognition in Breast Cancer Survivors.

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