Step Aerobics

At the end of the 1980s step aerobic was introduced into the commercial fitness scene by Reebok, the manufacturer of sporting products, and since then it has continued its resounding success. The book, which comprises both a theoretical and practical section, addresses itself to all that are interested in the various uses of step-apparatus during functional fitness and health training. The theoretical section gives an overview of aims, types of training and programme structure as well as it describes methods of teaching. In the practical section, basic steps, combinations of steps, arm movements and arm formations are described and are set out in the usual terms. The section on technique is rounded off with a description of functional strengthening and flexibility exercises with the step apparatus. On the one hand, the step aerobic programmes elaborate on the objective of training general dynamic endurance and coordination, and on the other hand programmes are introduced, which also train strength and flexibility. The programmes are suited to be transferred directly into a practical teaching programme.