Rotary Vitarobics Dance is a kind of Rhythm Dance and composed of 9 specific forms of movements which are transited with some simple dancing steps and moves. Its major characteristic is to integrate standard forms of dancing moves, involving all parts of the body and joints, with sharp and energetic musical rhythm progressively.  
     
  Rotary Vitarobics Dance is also a kind of low-intensity aerobic exercises which is believed to be beneficial to people of different age, phenotypes and fitness levels. Regular practices of aerobic exercises not only improve cardio-pulmonary functions and cardiovascular health, but also assist in burning excessive body fat and maintain an ideal body weight. Rotary Vitarobics Dance’s wordings and moves were designed and verified by the Physical Fitness Association of Hong Kong, China, and the attractive background music and impressive song was created by famous composer Mahmood Lam Mo Tek (a Rotarian) and young composer Clinton Yau.  The singers of the MTV version are Mahmood and new pop singing team VEGA.  Audiences should be able to enjoy the fun and benefits from both movements and music when they are training with Rotary Vitarobics Dance.  
     
 
Simple Version
  
     
 

It is about 4 minutes in length and suitable for exercise beginners and the general public as a medium to learn the basic moves of Rotary Vitarobics Dance.

  
     
 
Regular Practice Version
  
     
 

It is about 10 minutes in length and suitable for those who have been familiar with the basic moves of Rotary Vitarobics Dance. According to “Consensus on Physical Activity and Health” by Cross-Strait Exercise Experts, children should accumulate at least 60 minutes of moderate- to high-intensity physical activities while adults should accumulate at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activities to maintain health and ideal body weight.

  
     
  Points to note:  
  1. People with chronic illnesses should consult medical advices.
2. Sports suits should be worn when doing exercises.
3. Pay attention to warm-up and cool-down exercises.
4. Appropriate hydration should be adopted.
5. Cease exercise when feeling discomfort, and then consult medical professionals if necessary. 		 
     
     
     
 
 
     
 
Rotary Vitarobics Dance
  *I WANNA WANNA WANNA BE HEALTHY YOU WANNA WANNA WANNA BE HEALTHY  
  THEY WANNA WANNA WANNA BE HEALTHY EVERYBODY WANTS TO BE HEALTHY IN HONG KONG*  
 
1). PUT YOUR RIGHT HAND ON YOUR LEFT SHOULDER 6). RAISE YOUR RIGHT ARM
  RAISE YOUR HAND   THEN SWITCH TO YOUR LEFT
  PUT IT BACK ON YOUR SHOULDER   FLICK THEM THREE TIMES AND
  THEN PUT IT DOWN   FLICK THEM THREE TIMES
       
  PUT YOUR LEFT HAND ON YOUR RIGHT SHOULDER   RAISE YOUR LEFT ARM
  RAISE YOUR HAND   THEN SWITCH TO YOUR RIGHT
  PUT IT BACK ON YOUR SHOULDER   FLICK THEM THREE TIMES AND
  THEN PUT IT DOWN   FLICK THEM THREE TIMES
       
 

CROSS HANDS ON YOUR SHOULDERS

   Repeat *
 

RAISE YOUR HANDS

    
  CROSS HANDS ON YOUR SHOULDERS 7). RAISE YOUR RIGHT LEG PUT IT DOWN
  PUT THEM DOWN   RAISE YOUR RIGHT LEG PUT IT DOWN
      RAISE YOUR LEFT LEG PUT IT DOWN
  CROSS HANDS ON YOUR SHOULDERS   RAISE YOUR LEFT LEG PUT IT DOWN
  RAISE YOUR HANDS   TURN YOUR RIGHT ANKLE TURN IT GOOD
  CROSS HANDS ON YOUR SHOULDERS   TURN YOUR LEFT ANKLE TURN IT GOOD
  PUT THEM DOWN    
      RAISE YOUR RIGHT LEG PUT IT DOWN
  Repeat *   RAISE YOUR RIGHT LEG PUT IT DOWN
      RAISE YOUR LEFT LEG PUT IT DOWN
2). MAKE YOUR ELBOWS LIKE A CRAB   RAISE YOUR LEFT LEG PUT IT DOWN
  STRETCH RIGHT, STRETCH LEFT   TURN YOUR RIGHT ANKLE TURN IT GOOD
  PUT YOUR ELBOWS BACK   TURN YOUR LEFT ANKLE TURN IT GOOD
  THEN PUT THEM DOWN    
      Repeat *
  MAKE YOUR ELBOWS LIKE A CRAB    
  MAKE A CROSS 8). PUT YOUR RIGHT THIGH SIDE WAYS AND PUT IT BACK
  PUT YOUR ELBOWS BACK   KICK YOUR LEG UP THEN PUT IT DOWN
  THEN PUT THEM DOWN   COCK YOUR FOOT, POINT YOUR TOES
      CIRCLE YOUR FOOT THEN PUT IT DOWN
  Repeat *    
      PUT YOUR LEFT THIGH SIDE WAYS PUT IT BACK
3). RAISE YOUR RIGHT ARM RAISE YOUR LEFT ARM   KICK YOUR LEG UP THEN PUT IT DOWN
  SQUEEZE THEM TOGETHER AND SQUEEZE THEM TOGETHER   COCK YOUR FOOT, POINT YOUR TOES
  RAISE THEM UP THEN PUT THEM DOWN   CIRCLE YOUR FOOT THEN PUT IT DOWN
  RAISE THEM UP THEN PUT THEM DOWN    
      Repeat *
 

Repeat *

    
    9). POINT YOUR RIGHT TOES THEN COCK YOUR FOOT
4). PUT YOUR HANDS NEXT TO YOUR EARS   POINT YOUR RIGHT TOES THEN CHANGE YOUR LEG
  BEND TO YOUR RIGHT THEN GO BACK TO THE CENTRE   POINT YOUR LEFT TOES THEN COCK YOUR FOOT
  RAISE YOUR HANDS THEN CLAP TWO TIMES   POINT YOUR LEFT TOES THEN CHANGE YOUR LEG
  RAISE YOUR HANDS THEN CLAP TWO TIMES    
      POINT YOUR RIGHT TOES THEN COCK YOUR FOOT
  PUT YOUR HANDS NEXT TO YOUR EARS   POINT YOUR RIGHT TOES THEN CHANGE YOUR LEG
  BEND TO YOUR LEFT THEN GO BACK TO THE CENTRE   POINT YOUR LEFT TOES THEN COCK YOUR FOOT
  BEND DOWN, CURVE YOUR BACK AND STRAIGHTEN UP   POINT YOUR LEFT TOES THEN CHANGE YOUR LEG
  BEND DOWN, CURVE YOUR BACK AND STRAIGHTEN UP    
      Repeat * 2
  Repeat *    
       
5). RAISE YOUR ARMS LIKE HERCULES    
  THEN CROSS THEM TOGETHER    
  RAISE YOUR ARMS LIKE HERCULES    
  THEN PUSH THEM UP    
       
  RAISE YOUR ARMS LIKE HERCULES    
  THEN CROSS THEM TOGETHER    
  RAISE YOUR ARMS LIKE HERCULES    
  THEN PUT THEM DOWN    
       
  Repeat *    
       
 
 
   
 
 
For schools: (852) 3698-4334, Mr. K.F. Yeung, HK Education Bureau – Senior school development officer
  
 
For other organizations: (852) 2576-8882, Mr. C.F. Wong, Rotary Vitarobics Organising Committee
 
 
For inquiry please contact Rotary information center         Tel: 2576-8882
 
  Website :www.rv430.org Or www.rotary3450.org  
  Email: RotaryVitarobics@rotary3450.org  
 
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