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Work It Out, Step It Up
Posted by Walgreens Walker on Feb 10, 2012

Work It Out, Step It Up

Step aerobics is not just a trend from the 80s. It’s alive and well today, and getting people into great shape. Using fitness steps is a high-intensity, low-impact workout. You don’t even have to go through an entire class. Simply work some step exercises into your normal routine for impressive results. 

For your legs, try Step-Ups. They target the quadriceps in the front of the thigh, the hamstrings on the back of the thigh and knee and the glutes in the buttocks. Then move into some Push-Ups to work your chest and triceps. Finally do some Sit-Ups to work your abs, pelvis, and core. These three step exercises are guaranteed to get your heart rate up, and over time will increase your body’s endurance and stamina. 

Do you step as part of your exercise routine? 

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  • elizabeth gonzalez
  • Feb 10, 2012
  • 4
  • I don't use step but, I enjoy walking because I want to burn calories.  

    I like to be outside too.

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  • denise R
  • Feb 10, 2012
  • 5
  • I have a step stool that I do "steps" on while watching tv.  Sometimes my husband and I compete and do "steps" while watching "the biggest loser".smiley-laughing.gif

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  • Donna
  • Feb 10, 2012
  • 6
  • I have a cheap stair stepper but I am looking for a step bench (as in your picture).  Sounds like a great work out for me.  I once used the yellow pages for my work out.  Don't think I would do it again (not a good idea; not sturdy).

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  • Kristina Burke
  • Feb 10, 2012
  • 7
  • I use my wii fit, there are step programs on that

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  • roxy consoer
  • Feb 11, 2012
  • 8
  • Alison, Thanks for asking what I think about walking!  Wearing the meter has been a great encouragement for me! Gets me off to a good start each day!smiley-laughing.gif

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  • leinani
  • Feb 12, 2012
  • 9
  • I love step! My legs are the one part of my body that responds quite quickly to exercise. Step is fun. Turn on the music and go!.... ( :

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  • First name Last name
  • Feb 12, 2012
  • 10
  • i've had two knee replacements so i don't take step class or use that stair - but i do take the stairs up and down at work.  i walk about 3 miles a day, and over 10,000 during my daily activities.

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  • Towana
  • Feb 13, 2012
  • 11
  • In my twice a week fitness class we do step exercise each time for about 15 to 20 minutes as part of our routine.   I love it! 

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