How to Do Step Aerobics at Home
It's easy and fun to get in shape using step aerobics. All you need to do is get some upbeat music, choreograph yourself a routine, put some music on, and T-step and corner-knee your way to better health.
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Instructions
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Learn the terminology, basic moves and choreography involved in step aerobics. Almost all instructional videos will make use of these principles.
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Know that most basic step aerobics workouts are choreographed to include 32 beats per set. A "set" is a series of moves designed to work out the targeted parts of the body (or your entire body, as you prefer). Sets are repeated again and again over the breadth of your home workout.
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Make an honest assessment of your fitness level. The specifics of what you do in the subsequent steps will depend on whether you want a light, medium or intense workout.
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Purchase an instructional home video from your local sporting goods retailer, department or video store. Seek recommendations from professionals and instructors if you want some help selecting from the various options.
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Do the routine as instructed in the video. Music will be provided either as part of the recorded workout or on a separate CD or cassette. When you have finished, evaluate how you feel. Was the workout too intense or too easy? You want to find middle ground, especially when starting out.
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Find a step aerobics television program you can follow along with. If you have cable television, you will be able to find these with little difficulty, though they are typically broadcast during the day. Bear in mind, though, that you cannot tailor such a workout to meet your personal needs. Don't over-exert yourself, especially when first starting out.
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Choreograph your own routine using your newfound knowledge of aerobic steps. Choose music suitable for the intensity of the workout you want, and fine-tune it as you go. Pay attention to the signals your body gives you. Don't continue to strain sore joints or muscles. Speak to your physician and target different parts of your body if muscle or joint pain in a particular area recurs.
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Tips & Warnings
Get clearance from your physician before beginning any type of workout routine, particularly if you have been inactive for an extended period of time.
Remember to stretch before each and every workout to decrease the risk of serious muscle or joint injury.
