Prancercise
Prancercise
Prancercise (/prænˈsɜːrsaɪz/) is a holistic fitness method that mimics the movements of horses. It was developed by Joanna Rohrback in 1989, but gained popularity in 2013 after a YouTube video demonstrating the exercise went viral.
Etymology
The term "Prancercise" is a portmanteau of "prance" and "exercise". "Prance" is derived from the Middle English word "prauncen", which means to show off or strut in a defiant or insolent manner. "Exercise" comes from the Latin word "exercere", which means to keep busy or at work.
Description
Prancercise is a low-impact workout that combines walking and dancing, inspired by the natural movements of horses. It consists of four different exercises: the Prancercise Walk, the Prancercise Trot, the Prancercise Gallop, and the Prancercise Box. Each exercise targets different muscle groups and promotes cardiovascular health.
Related Terms
- Aerobic Exercise: A type of physical activity that uses large muscle groups, can be maintained continuously, and is rhythmic in nature.
- Cardiovascular Fitness: The ability of the heart, blood cells and lungs to supply oxygen-rich blood to the working muscle tissues and the ability of the muscles to use oxygen to produce energy for movement.
- Holistic Health: A concept in medical practice upholding that all aspects of people's needs, psychological, physical and social, should be taken into account and seen as a whole.
- Physical Fitness: A state of health and well-being and, more specifically, the ability to perform aspects of sports, occupations and daily activities.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Prancercise
- Wikipedia's article - Prancercise
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