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AEROBICS [13 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2023-01-31
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- aerobics instructor
1, record 1, English, aerobics%20instructor
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- instructeur d'aérobie
1, record 1, French, instructeur%20d%27a%C3%A9robie
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- instructrice d'aérobie 1, record 1, French, instructrice%20d%27a%C3%A9robie
correct, feminine noun
- instructeur de danse aérobique 1, record 1, French, instructeur%20de%20danse%20a%C3%A9robique
correct, masculine noun
- instructrice de danse aérobique 1, record 1, French, instructrice%20de%20danse%20a%C3%A9robique
correct, feminine noun
- moniteur de danse aérobique 1, record 1, French, moniteur%20de%20danse%20a%C3%A9robique
correct, masculine noun
- monitrice de danse aérobique 1, record 1, French, monitrice%20de%20danse%20a%C3%A9robique
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- aerobics step
1, record 2, English, aerobics%20step
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
aerobics step: an item in the "Recreational Devices" class of the "Recreational Objects" category. 2, record 2, English, - aerobics%20step
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- marche d'aérobie
1, record 2, French, marche%20d%27a%C3%A9robie
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
marche d'aérobie : objet de la classe «Appareils récréatifs» de la catégorie «Objets récréatifs». 2, record 2, French, - marche%20d%27a%C3%A9robie
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-04-12
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Sports (General)
- Physical Fitness, Training and Bodybuilding
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- aerobics
1, record 3, English, aerobics
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- aerobic dancing 2, record 3, English, aerobic%20dancing
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
System of physical conditioning developed to increase the body's intake of oxygen. 1, record 3, English, - aerobics
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Running, cycling, swimming and aerobics are some examples of types of cardiovascular activity... 3, record 3, English, - aerobics
Record 3, Key term(s)
- dancercise
- aerobic dance
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Sports (Généralités)
- Conditionnement physique et culturisme
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- danse aérobique
1, record 3, French, danse%20a%C3%A9robique
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- aérobic 2, record 3, French, a%C3%A9robic
avoid, anglicism
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La danse aérobique permet à tous de développer ou de maintenir leur endurance cardiorespiratoire et de diminuer leur pourcentage de graisse. De plus, ce cours comprend des exercices de raffermissement musculaire, ainsi qu'une période d'étirements et de relaxation. 1, record 3, French, - danse%20a%C3%A9robique
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'anglicisme «aérobic» est à éviter. 3, record 3, French, - danse%20a%C3%A9robique
Record 3, Key term(s)
- danse aérobie
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2007-03-10
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Physical Fitness Training and Bodybuilding
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- low-impact aerobics
1, record 4, English, low%2Dimpact%20aerobics
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- low impact aerobics 2, record 4, English, low%20impact%20aerobics
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Low-impact aerobics are those movements involving large muscle groups used in continuous rhythmic activity in which at least one foot [is in contact with] the floor at all times. It has evolved to decrease the lower leg overuse injuries associated with high-impact classes. This type of exercise is ideal for special populations such as seniors, pregnant women and overweight people. 1, record 4, English, - low%2Dimpact%20aerobics
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Conditionnement physique et culturisme
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- danse aérobique douce
1, record 4, French, danse%20a%C3%A9robique%20douce
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- danse aérobique sans sauts 2, record 4, French, danse%20a%C3%A9robique%20sans%20sauts
correct, feminine noun
- danse aérobique à faible impact 3, record 4, French, danse%20a%C3%A9robique%20%C3%A0%20faible%20impact
proposal, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble d'exercices visant la bonne forme physique et constitué de mouvements [...] d'où sont exclus les gestes saccadés et les contacts brutaux avec le sol. 1, record 4, French, - danse%20a%C3%A9robique%20douce
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La composante cardiorespiratoire de ce cours comprend de la danse aérobique sans sauts en s'assurant qu'un pied reste au sol en tout temps. 4, record 4, French, - danse%20a%C3%A9robique%20douce
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
«danse aérobique sans sauts» : équivalent fourni par le Club Entrain de Sainte-Foy (Québec). 5, record 4, French, - danse%20a%C3%A9robique%20douce
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2007-03-10
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Physical Fitness Training and Bodybuilding
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- high-impact aerobics
1, record 5, English, high%2Dimpact%20aerobics
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Low-impact aerobics generally involve a smaller risk of injury than high-impact, because there's considerably less stress on the feet and joints when you land. However, high-impact aerobics tend to offer a more rigorous and intensive workout. 2, record 5, English, - high%2Dimpact%20aerobics
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
High-impact aerobics include actions that take both feet off the floor, thus causing more jarring of the joints when the body weight hits the floor again. 3, record 5, English, - high%2Dimpact%20aerobics
Record 5, Key term(s)
- high impact aerobics
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Conditionnement physique et culturisme
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- danse aérobique avec sauts
1, record 5, French, danse%20a%C3%A9robique%20avec%20sauts
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Vous devrez peut-être modifier les exercices des articulations portantes, comme la course, la danse aérobique avec sauts, la randonnée pédestre et le tennis ou choisir des activités de remplacement au fil de l'avancement de votre grossesse. 2, record 5, French, - danse%20a%C3%A9robique%20avec%20sauts
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2001-02-27
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Physical Fitness Training and Bodybuilding
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- slide aerobics 1, record 6, English, slide%20aerobics
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Exercises performed on a special mat that entail lateral movements to develop cardiovascular and muscular fitness. 2, record 6, English, - slide%20aerobics
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Conditionnement physique et culturisme
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- aérobie à glissements latéraux
1, record 6, French, a%C3%A9robie%20%C3%A0%20glissements%20lat%C3%A9raux
proposal, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2001-01-25
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Physical Fitness Training and Bodybuilding
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- bench step 1, record 7, English, bench%20step
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- step class 2, record 7, English, step%20class
- bench-stepping class 3, record 7, English, bench%2Dstepping%20class
- bench step aerobics 4, record 7, English, bench%20step%20aerobics
- step aerobics 5, record 7, English, step%20aerobics
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A type of aerobics class in which participants step up and down on, and around, their own individual "steps" or "benches", working both upper and lower body muscles. 6, record 7, English, - bench%20step
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The step class follows a different format than a traditional aerobic class. The cardiovascular section is extended up to about 35 minutes in a 60 minute class. 2, record 7, English, - bench%20step
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Bench-stepping classes have also become very popular. The cadence is usually slower than regular aerobic dance classes, and the easy routines are appealing to those frustrated with the more intricate steps used in aerobic dance classes. 3, record 7, English, - bench%20step
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Stepping up: combinations and variations for Bench Step Aerobics. Challenge yourself! Develop new combinations to try out in your class. 4, record 7, English, - bench%20step
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 4 CONT
Our nationally certified ... team of instructors will ... guide you through ... classes, including "bench step", "super circuit", and "aquafit". 7, record 7, English, - bench%20step
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 5 CONT
the "step" or "bench" is 1 1/2 feet wide by 3 feet long, and is adjustable in height (4 to 12 inches), according to the fitness level of the participant. 6, record 7, English, - bench%20step
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Conditionnement physique et culturisme
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- séance de step
1, record 7, French, s%C3%A9ance%20de%20step
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- danse aérobique avec marche sur escaliers 2, record 7, French, danse%20a%C3%A9robique%20avec%20marche%20sur%20escaliers
feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cours d'aérobie où les participants montent et descendent de leur propre "marche" ou "banc", travaillant les muscles du haut et du bas du corps. 3, record 7, French, - s%C3%A9ance%20de%20step
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
la période de mise en forme des jambes est raccourcie ou même éliminée dans les séances de step. 4, record 7, French, - s%C3%A9ance%20de%20step
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 CONT
À pas cadencés : combinaisons et variations en danse aérobique avec marche sur escaliers. Relevez le défi! Élaborez de nouvelles combinaisons à l'essai dans votre classe. 2, record 7, French, - s%C3%A9ance%20de%20step
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
"step" est un anglicisme mais il semble être le terme le plus utilisé dans la langue courante. 3, record 7, French, - s%C3%A9ance%20de%20step
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2001-01-01
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Physical Education, Coaching and Sport Psychology
- Physical Fitness Training and Bodybuilding
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- aerobics instructor
1, record 8, English, aerobics%20instructor
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In the National Occupational Classification (NOC), an official occupational title in Group 5254 - Program Leaders and Instructors in Recreation and Sport. 2, record 8, English, - aerobics%20instructor
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Éducation physique, entraînement des athlètes et psychologie du sport
- Conditionnement physique et culturisme
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- instructeur d'aérobie
1, record 8, French, instructeur%20d%27a%C3%A9robie
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- instructrice d'aérobie 1, record 8, French, instructrice%20d%27a%C3%A9robie
correct, feminine noun
- instructeur de danse aérobique 1, record 8, French, instructeur%20de%20danse%20a%C3%A9robique
correct, masculine noun
- instructrice de danse aérobique 1, record 8, French, instructrice%20de%20danse%20a%C3%A9robique
correct, feminine noun
- moniteur de danse aérobique 1, record 8, French, moniteur%20de%20danse%20a%C3%A9robique
correct, masculine noun
- monitrice de danse aérobique 1, record 8, French, monitrice%20de%20danse%20a%C3%A9robique
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans la Classification nationale des professions (CNP), titres de professions officiels dans le Groupe 5254 - Animateurs/animatrices et responsables de programmes de sports et de loisirs. 2, record 8, French, - instructeur%20d%27a%C3%A9robie
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1999-10-13
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Physical Fitness Training and Bodybuilding
- Games and Competitions (Sports)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Competitive Aerobics Federation
1, record 9, English, Canadian%20Competitive%20Aerobics%20Federation
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Conditionnement physique et culturisme
- Jeux et compétitions (Sports)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Canadian Competitive Aerobics Federation
1, record 9, French, Canadian%20Competitive%20Aerobics%20Federation
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1998-07-24
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Organizations and Associations (Admin.)
- Physical Fitness Training and Bodybuilding
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- The Canadian Aerobics and Fitness Association 1, record 10, English, The%20Canadian%20Aerobics%20and%20Fitness%20Association
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Toronto. 2, record 10, English, - The%20Canadian%20Aerobics%20and%20Fitness%20Association
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Organismes et associations (Admin.)
- Conditionnement physique et culturisme
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- The Canadian Aerobics and Fitness Association 1, record 10, French, The%20Canadian%20Aerobics%20and%20Fitness%20Association
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Toronto. 2, record 10, French, - The%20Canadian%20Aerobics%20and%20Fitness%20Association
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1998-07-16
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Organizations and Associations (Admin.)
- Physical Fitness Training and Bodybuilding
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- Aerobics International Association 1, record 11, English, Aerobics%20International%20Association
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Toronto, Ontario. 2, record 11, English, - Aerobics%20International%20Association
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Organismes et associations (Admin.)
- Conditionnement physique et culturisme
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- Aerobics International Association 1, record 11, French, Aerobics%20International%20Association
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Toronto, Ontario. 2, record 11, French, - Aerobics%20International%20Association
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Source : Traduction des débats, Assemblée législative du Nouveau-Brunswick. 2, record 11, French, - Aerobics%20International%20Association
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1997-11-03
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Federal Administration
- Language
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- linguistic aerobics 1, record 12, English, linguistic%20aerobics
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Administration fédérale
- Linguistique
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- conditionnement linguistique
1, record 12, French, conditionnement%20linguistique
masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1995-11-28
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Gymnastics and Trampoline
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- aerobics 1, record 13, English, aerobics
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Gymnastique et trampoline
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- gymnastique aérobique
1, record 13, French, gymnastique%20a%C3%A9robique
feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
- exercices aérobiques 1, record 13, French, exercices%20a%C3%A9robiques
masculine noun
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
selon le contexte 1, record 13, French, - gymnastique%20a%C3%A9robique
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
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