Hip Rotation

Hip Rotation instead of Shoulder Rotation All rotational motions are done with the hips instead of the shoulders.

Typical martial arts aerobics will rotate the shoulders while the hips remain in place. This stresses the back and affects balance. If the shoulders are used to throw punches, chops, etc., the shoulder moves forward of the hip and throws off the balance point.

If the hips are used instead then the larger muscle groups are utilized giving a far more intense workout and maintains balance. Utilizing muscle groups in proportion to their size increases the heart rate maximizing the aerobic workout.

This type of motion will use the muscles in descending order of size. This means that the gluteus muscles will be worked the hardest, then the hamstring, thigh, and calf. The upper body is worked also, but maximizing the lower body workout will maximize aerobic workout, as the heart will need to work harder to supply blood to the larger muscle groups.