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Hi
I have a treadmill and exercise bike and am looking for another less expensive piece of equipment for variety.
Are those plastic steps at all effective, and if so how would I use one?
I am not interested in watching a video, but watching the news or a TV show while I work out.
Thanks!
Hi Van-
I'm glad that you are seeking variety, and yes a step is a good investment. There are a lot of exercises to do on the step, too many to name here but I'll name a few and give you a resource. Assuming you don't have any knee or ankle problems, you could run up and down on the step, you could hop over the step, hop on the step, you could do squats, lunges, situps, pushups, planks and the list goes on. There are also tons of step combinations you could do, but I'm not sure if you could do them while watching TV. Check out this website http://www.ehow.com/videos-on_2125_aerobic-steps-beginners.html It is for step beginners.
I hope this helps, thanks for the question.
Kim
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Kim Farmer
Expertise
I can answer questions related to aerobic conditioning, resistance training, toning up, weight loss, nutrition, and using proper form.
Experience
6 years as a personal trainer and group exercise instructor. Owner of Mile High Fitness, LLC. Corporate fitness and wellness services and in home and online personal training services. Two-time State Open Champion in tennis and author of two books and several published articles. www.milehighfitness.com www.milehighfitness.com/fitnessmatters
Organizations
Governor's Council for Physical Activity, IDEA Health And Fitness Organization, Colorado Black Women for Political Action, North Metro Chamber of Commerce, Denver Chamber of Commerce, Northglenn Parks and Recreation Advisory Council
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Primetime for Seniors, Physicalhealthandfitnessarticles.net, ezinearticles.net, African American Voices, Urban Spectrum
Education/Credentials
Certified by ACE (American Council on Exercise) and AFAA (Aerobics and Fitness Association of America).
Past/Present Clients
many
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