How to Do the Front Approach in Step Aerobics

Step aerobics is as popular today as when it hit the fitness centers 20 years ago. This workout combines aerobic exercises with the use of an adjustable step. You can use step aerobics for conditioning, trimming or toning. Workouts can be both fun and challenging. Here is how to do the front approach in step aerobics.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• A bench step

1. 

   Stand approximately 2 inches away from the center of your bench. Your feet should be shoulder width apart (6 to 10 inches). Distribute your weight evenly.

2. 

   Shift your weight to your left foot as you lift your right foot up and place it directly on top of the bench.

3. 

   Shift your weight to your right foot as you lift your left foot up and place it on top of the bench 6 to 10 inches apart from your right foot.

4. 

   Shift your weight to your left foot and step your right foot down flat on the floor behind you.

5. 

   Shift your weight to your right foot and bring your left down flat on the floor to 6 to 10 inches away from the right foot already on the floor.

Tips & Warnings

• Do’s
• Do keep your body in proper alignment while stepping up or off of the bench.
• Do keep your foot flat and squarely on top of the bench when stepping up.
• Do breathe normally. Don’t hold your breath.
• Don’t
• Don’t let the heel of your foot hang off the bench when stepping up on the bench.
• Don’t use weights while using the step as it can throw you off balance and cause injury.
• When stepping up on the bench, lean from your ankles and not from your waist.
• Be sure to consult your primary health care provider before beginning this or any other exercise routine.

Resources

• Reiki Center of Venice

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