Step aerobics is a cardio workout that can be done in a group setting or in a home setting. Benefits of step workouts include increased cardio fitness levels and improved lower body muscle tone. Video workouts allow training to be done at home, offering privacy and convenience. Videos feature motivating instructors providing safe and effective workouts for all fitness levels. Step aerobic workouts can get your heart pumping and calories burning. A 130 lb. woman burns between 300 to 450 calories in a 45 minute workout.
Best Beginner Step Video
"Everybody Steps," by Gin Miller, is the top-selling video on Gin Miller's website. Gin Miller was an original pioneer of step aerobics in the late 1980's. The video is geared for beginner level participants. The workout consists of ten minute segments that can be individually mastered before moving on to higher level segments. The video is 55 minutes in length and can be followed as a six-week course in learning safe and effective step aerobic combinations from basic movements.
Best Advanced Step Video
"Step Moves" featuring Cathe Friedrich has been selected as one of the staff favorites by Collage Video. The choreography is advanced, but the instructor's solid cuing makes the workout easy to follow. There is a lot of variety that is challenging, but fun. Combinations are taught as an add-on style, starting with a basic move that becomes higher in intensity and complexity.
Best Athletic Step Video
"Thirty Minutes to Fitness: Cardio Blast" featuring Kelly Coffey-Meyer consists of two workouts that are for athletic-step enthusiasts. Both workouts consist of high-intensity, plyometric-type movements such as hopping and jumping drills that are considered athletic in style. The high energy workout boosts intensity and heart rates. This video is recommended for advanced level participants.
Best Dance-Step Video
"Solid Gold Step" featuring Christi Taylor is an advanced-level step video. The workout consists of movements that are dance-inspired allowing modifications for those who are not. Choreography is quick-paced, challenging and fun. The workout is grouped into two sections with each section placing the step in a different position for added variety.
Best Step-Interval Video
"Hard Work Conditioning 24/7" featuring Patrick Goudeau combines basic step movements with body sculpting. The workout uses a step bench and a set of dumbells. Creative choreography with step movement variations are offered. The second section of the workout consists of high-intensity, body sculpting segments that work many muscles at one time. The workout features a high level of energy from a dynamic instructor.
References
- "Keep Moving: Fitness Through Aerobics and Step"; Esther Pryor and Minda Goodman Kraines; 2000
- The Most Accurate Calories Burned Estimator
- Everybody Steps
- "Collage Video's Guide to Exercise Videos"; Collage Video; 2010
- Exercise Video Reviews
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