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Regular aerobic exercise not only is a great way to manage your weight but also can help you to live a longer, healthier life. The Mayo Clinic reports that regularly scheduled aerobic exercise can reduce the risk of coronary artery diseases, high blood pressure, risk of stroke and improve cholesterol levels.

During aerobic exercise, your body takes in more oxygen, pumps blood faster and more forcefully, increases the diameter and number of small blood vessels and releases endorphins as you repeatedly move the large muscles in your arms, legs and hips. Even though you may become tired during the activity, over the long term it can increase stamina and reduce fatigue. Aerobic exercise is also known to reduce stress and has even been found to improve sexual performance according to a study conducted at Harvard School of Public Health.

As you grow older aerobic exercise can help you maintain mobility and stay independent. Aerobic exercise helps muscles to stay strong—reducing risks of falls and fractures.

Cumming City Park offers Aerobics & Fitness classes Monday through Friday at varied times—both morning and evening.

Step Aerobics involves stepping up and down on an adjustable platform while simultaneously performing upper body movements. It begins with a warm-up, then proceeds to a cardiovascular workout, followed by a cool-down and ends with floor work and toning.

Low-Impact aerobics are designed to improve cardiovascular fitness without stress on bones and joints and incorporates easy-to-follow moves that can be done at your own pace.

Cumming City Park also presents expressive dance as a form of exercise. Consider it a workout and girl’s night out rolled into one. Improve your fitness and fun with Belly Dancing, Hula, Tahitian and Bhangra.

Enroll now for sessions beginning June 13. Six week aerobic sessions are only $35 for the entire six weeks. You may attend as many classes as you wish at any of the times offered. Belly Dancing classes are held on Tuesdays at are $50 for six weeks or $10 per class.

For more information call 770-781-2030 or visit www.cityofcumming.net. Click on Parks and Recreation.