How to Do Aerobics Alternating Knees

Knee lifts adds difficulty to your aerobics steps workout. This Alternating Knees exercise seems simple to do but can quickly tire even a seasoned stepper. Read the following steps to learn the exercise.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Step bench
• Weights

1. Face the step bench. Start the move with the right foot. Step onto the bench toward the right side of the bench heel first with the right foot.
2. Lift the left knee into a 90-degree angle. Do not touch the bench with your left foot. Lower the left leg back to the ground and step down off the bench with the right foot. Look down at the bench if necessary.
3. Step back up onto the left side of the bench with the left foot. Lift your right knee into a 90-degree angle above the bench. Gently bring the right leg back down to the ground, not the bench. Bring the left foot from the bench back down on the ground. Do it toe first, then heel.
4. Continue alternating, right and left, steps and knee lifts. If you want an added challenge add arm weights. You can use the arm weights to do bicep curls or marching arms as you step or extend your arms above your shoulders while doing knee lifts. Start with 1 or 2 pounds.

Tips & Warnings

• Keep the knee bent at a 90-degree angle when stepping onto the bench.