Step Aerobics

The main benefit of step aerobics is that it is a cardiovascular workout that burns calories. Not only does step aerobics burn calories, it contributes to a healthy waistline and improves aerobic fitness. Also, step aerobics is fun, generally safe and employs varying choreography and movements. Forward, rotational and side steps are all part of a typical class, often including squats, so the lower body works in all directions and planes of movement. The muscles of the calves, outer thighs, inner thighs, quads, hamstrings and glutes all work during a step class, which increases muscular endurance and tone.