Yoga has been popular in ancient India for a long time. It closely combines posture, breathing and thought. By adjusting the body (posture), breathing (breathing) and heart (staying in the abdomen), it self-regulates the body with consciousness, shapes the body and mind, and achieves the purpose of longevity. Yoga exercises include standing, kneeling, sitting, lying and rushing. These postures are consistent with the basic postures commonly used in popular aerobics at present. Ancient people's pursuit of bodybuilding and their admiration for the combination of gymnastics and music are the basis for the formation and development of modern aerobics.
1At the end of the 9th century and the beginning of the 20th century, many gymnastics schools appeared in Europe, and their innovations in theory and practice promoted the development of aerobics. In the early 1960s, aerobics was still in its infancy. It was originally designed by Dr. Cooper of NASA as the physical training content for astronauts. In the early 1980s, with the development of fitness fever and leisure sports worldwide, aerobics became popular all over the world with its strong vitality. The United States is a country that has an important influence on the development of aerobics in the world. Its representative, jane fonda, a movie star, wrote the book "The Art of Health in jane fonda" based on his own fitness experience and experience. Since the publication of 198 1, this book has caused a sensation all over the world. Her appearance has promoted the popularization of aerobics in the world. At the same time, from 1985, the United States officially held the annual aerobics championship, and determined the competition items and rules, making aerobics develop into a competitive sport.
Aerobics has developed rapidly not only in the United States, Britain, France and other countries, but also in some developing countries and regions. The former Soviet Union has already included aerobics in the physical education syllabus of universities, middle schools and primary schools. In Asia, Japan, the Philippines, Singapore and other countries have also built many aerobics activity centers and fitness clubs, and people have begun to take aerobics as the main fitness method, thus forming a worldwide "aerobics fever."
Aerobics originated from 1968. The first aerobics competition was held in the United States in 1983, and the first far east aerobics competition was held in Japan in 1984. Therefore, aerobics has sprung up all over the world. The annual international activities include: Aerobics World Championships, World Cup, World Championships and World Tour.
China Aerobics Association was established in September, 1992, with its headquarters in Beijing. 1987 The first national aerobics invitational tournament was held in Beijing, followed by 1988, 1990 and199 in Beijing, Guiyang, Kunming and Beijing respectively. From 1992, it was renamed as the national championship and became a traditional event held every year.
In addition, 1992 and 1995 held two national aerobics championships in Beijing. 1998 National Championship, National Aerobics Games.
With the continuous improvement of people's living standards, people pay more and more attention to the unique practical value of aerobics in health care, medical care, fitness, bodybuilding and entertainment. Attracted fans of different ages to participate, forming a certain scale of consumer groups. Television stations at all levels have produced special programs focusing on aerobics competitions and popularization, and the viewing frequency far exceeds other programs.
Because aerobics competitions can be held in gymnasiums and on the stage, as well as the characteristics of centralized use of venues during aerobics competitions, it creates opportunities for enterprises to advertise in combination with competitions. Aerobics is favored by more and more enterprises.