How to Add a Hop in the Corner to Corner Move in Step Aerobics

The corner-to-corner move in step aerobics is basically a combination of steps, usually consisting of eight counts, where the foot steps onto the opposite corner of the aerobics bench—right foot to left corner and left foot to right corner. Adding a hop within this combination usually comes after the lead foot is planted on the bench and the second foot is brought up from the ground. For this example, we’ll setup the corner to corner move, keeping the count to eight, before incorporating the hop. Please note that all steps will be performed facing the aerobics bench.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Aerobics step or bench
• Exercise apparel
• Exercise shoes

BASIC CORNER TO CORNER MOVE

1. On the first count, step onto the left corner of the aerobics bench with your right foot, and then, on your second count, draw your left foot off the ground, bending at the knee, until your left thigh is approximately parallel with the floor.

2. On your third count, bring your left foot back to the floor and then step your right foot back onto the floor next to your left foot for your fourth count.

3. On your fifth count, step onto the right corner of the aerobics bench with your left foot, and then follow with your sixth count by drawing your right foot off the floor, bending at the knee, until your right thigh is approximately parallel with the floor.

4. Your seventh and eighth count will bring your right foot back to the floor and then your left foot back next to your right.

5. You’ve just completed an 8-count corner to corner move for step aerobics. Once you feel comfortable with this sequence, you can begin to incorporate a hop into the count. The hop will fall on the second and sixth count of your next sequence.

CORNER TO CORNER MOVE WITH HOP

6. On your first count, step onto the left corner of the aerobics bench with your right foot. On your second count, draw your left foot off the ground, bending at the knee, until your left thigh is approximately parallel with the floor and hop on your right foot.

7. On your third count, bring your left foot back to the floor and then step your right foot back onto the floor next to your left foot for your fourth count.

8. On your fifth count, step onto the right corner of the aerobics bench with your left foot. On your sixth count, draw your right foot off the floor, bending at the knee, until your right thigh is approximately parallel with the floor and hop on your left foot.

9. On your seventh count, bring your right foot back to the floor and then step your left foot back onto the floor next to your right foot for your eighth count.

Tips & Warnings

• Make sure you have enough room around you whenever practicing your step aerobics routine if you are doing this at home. There’s nothing more jarring than knocking into a valuable vase or sentimental picture when working out.
• Make sure your lead foot is firmly planted on the aerobics bench before hopping on that foot. If you are off balance and try to hop, it could result in a fall or injury.

Resources

• Step Aerobics

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