STEP AEROBICS
Group step aerobics is a popular trend in modern fitness. It is a low-impact cardio workout based on simple movements using a height-adjustable elevation called a step platform. Step workouts help to form a toned figure and get rid of extra pounds without exceeding your physical capabilities. They can also be carried out at home by purchasing a step platform. But at home you will not be able to create that special atmosphere that exists only in group lessons. Step aerobics group`s workouts in Kiev are offered by the fitness center «5th Element».
Step workout: features and types of activities with a step platform
The essence of step aerobics training is to perform a set of basic steps associated with a combination of different levels of difficulty. The main feature of such activities is the use of a platform with a non-slip surface.
When performing the steps, you need to go up to the platform, then go down from it. Steps are often complemented by dance steps, hand movements, and jumping. Classes are held with rhythmic intense pace music. You can increase or decrease the load by adjusting the platform height.
Today there are the following types of step aerobics training:
● Basic Step, with basic steps and their simplest combinations - such step trainings are designed for beginners and provide for the implementation of simple elements consisting of 2-3 steps. Gradually, the number of steps increases, and their combination becomes more complicated;
● Step Advanced - More intense workouts that include many difficult combinations, performed at a high pace. Such Step-classes are intended for those who have been engaged in this type of fitness for several years;
● Step Interval, with alternating explosive and quiet intervals - such workouts help to burn fat;
● Dance Step, with the inclusion of dance elements;
● Power Step - with the using strength exercises;
● Double Step - classes with two step platforms.
What to expect from Step Aerobics?
Regular step aerobics exercises have a beneficial effect on the formation of a beautiful figure and health promotion. They are helping:
● quickly get rid of excess weight, because about 300-500 kcal is burned in one hour of training;
● reduce the volume of the hips and buttocks, improve their shape, which is especially important for women;
● improve joint health and increase bone density, which will prevent the development of bone disease with age;
● improve the functioning of the lungs and heart, since cardio training is the best prevention of cardiovascular diseases;
● avoid the development of arthritis and osteoporosis with a lack of physical activity in everyday life;
● increase endurance, develop a sense of balance and good coordination of movements.
At the same time, step training has a number of features. These include, first of all, the absence of the upper body muscles` intense load (to level this deficiency, strength exercises are included in classes) and the Achilles tendon`s overstrain.
Group step dance classes in Kiev, in the 5th Element fitness center, are conducted by experienced fitness trainers, which guarantees the effectiveness and safety of training.
To attend step aerobics classes in Kiev - buy a club card on our website!
