Exercise Step

Using the exercise step gives more a workout than other aerobic exercises. The platform or the ‘step’ makes ones workout that much harder but the end results are greater. The exercise step used in aerobics has changed through the past century. Gin Miller is the founder of the exercise step if you will. Running up steps has been around for thousands of years. She is the modern inventor of the exercise step. She sold people on the idea of using the exercise step to help lose weight and keep the heart in good shape.

The exercise step is very low impact and does not put so much stress on the joints such as jogging or even running. You do not have to be very coordinated or athletic to use an exercise step. All you do is step up and down, up and down, using all of your body weight. It is also great for toning up those muscles. Using the exercise step is one of the best ways to ‘walk’ as it builds on and extends.

Many forms take shape for an exercise step from just a piece of wood, a milk crate or even a short stool. You can use it inside or take it outside when the weather is nice. Or you can even watch television while using the exercise step. In actuality you are walking off and on a platform of different sizes and shapes. Coming in from different directions, at different speeds. Some say an exercise step reminds them of hiking as you walk on or off different heights. One thing about using the exercise step is that it very organized and measured.

Using the exercise step is great but it should not be the only exercise in your regime. You need more aerobic exercises such as walking or swimming to maintain a firm body. You can try putting in some flexibility exercises and even strengthening ones, focusing on the upper body.

Any one that has knee problem, such as arthritis or knee surgery be cautious, doing aerobics with an exercise step can do more damage to the knee. As with someone with a history of heart problems, take heed and check with the doctor before starting a regime with the exercise step. Even someone that is just starting a fitness program, or has been inactive for a long time check with your doctor first.

There are many fitness centers around now that offer aerobics with the exercise step as one of the routines. There are also exercise step programs on television and online as well.  If wanting to be with a group of people or just staying home the exercise step is a great way to start your exercise program. Exercise can be boring for sure, so add some kinky music while you workout.

There are places where you can buy an exercise step and they come in different heights, styles and colors. Some come with the layers that you can add or take away, depending on the level you are at.