With the goal of preventing illness and promoting physical fitness, practitioners perform various routines comprising a number of different dance-like exercises. Formal aerobics classes are divided into different levels of intensity and complexity. A well-balanced aerobics class will have five components: warm-up (5–10 minutes), cardio vascular conditioning (25–30 minutes), muscular strength and conditioning (10–15 minutes), cool-down (5–8 minutes) and stretching and flexibility (5–8 minutes).
Aerobics classes may allow participants to select their level of participation according to their fitness level. Each class is designed for a certain level of experience and taught by a certified instructor with a specialty area related to their particular class.
Fitness Room