| The Bodyshaping Step is a great step for $29.99ish on sale or $39.99ish
regular price at Caldors. They seem to be on sale at least once or
twice a month so you may be in luck. I have very long legs (I'm 5'10")
and find this to be long enough for me. Check the step height carefully.
Some of them are 4" & 6", the others are 4", 5" & 8". Maybe a different
color box, but still The Bodyshaping Step by Weider. It comes with a
video (not that hot) and 2 1lb weights.
Good Luck,
Janet
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| I am interested in taking a step aerobic class, I have a few questions.
1) do you have to provide your own step?
2) What would a normal step class entail.
3) Are there any classes around the Maynard, Concord area that start
at 4:00 because I would like to go right after I get out of work...
thanks in advance.
MB
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| Well, as a beginner stepper I might be able to help a little.
I didn't begin with a class; I borrowed a friend's video and step
(Reebok) which was a mistake, because I had never stepped before and
couldn't follow it. First, try to become familiar with the basic step
moves (moving on and off the bench practicing good form along with the
steps). There is the basic step, the V step, the turn step, the lunge
step, the lift step, the repeater step, the straddle step, and over the
top step. It was very difficult for me to jump right in and do the
workout without really knowing how to do the steps. I am still only using
my legs and not so much the arm moves until I can do the step moves
without thinking about them.
What I did was found a back issue of a step workout in one of my
Fitness magazines. It showed a picture of a step with the step moves
patterned out on them for each step move mentioned above. I again
borrowed my friend's step and practiced until I felt I could handle a
video and/or class. I went with the video and step purchase. I am
sure if you joined a class for beginners the instructor would
familiarize you with the different step moves, form, etc., before doing
the actual workout. And I believe they all provide their own steps for
the class.
Hope this information is helpful.
-Roberta
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Some clubs also offer beginner level classes. As an instructor,
I'd recommend a class vs. trying it at home (no offense, Roberta).
An instructor can give you additional safety information, besides
teaching you the steps. An good instructor will also be watching
carefully to provide feedback/correction if you need it.
Once you've learned the basics, it's up to you if you want to
continue at a gym or workout on your own at home.
BTW, you do not have to bring your own step.
Karen
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