really be fun and you can make a lot of good friends. But with the
number of videos that have hit the market many people do step aerobics
at home. There are also the many TV programs that conduct daily
exercise classes. Most of the TV exercise classes conduct a variety of
aerobics so if you are into step aerobics only this might not be for
you.
Step aerobics is done on a platform where you step up and down usually
to the beat of music. It's recommended that you not exceed 128 BPM as
this can cause injury. Sometimes this can cause people to want to go
faster to get a better workout. Well you can actually get a better
workout by staying below the 128 BPM and modifying your routines. The
platforms are usually from 6 to 10 inches. For a better workout if you
are in good physical condition choose the higher platform. You can
stay below 128 BPM and achieve the same step aerobic workout.
But before you even get started doing your step aerobic routines, it
is a good practice to warm up for about 10 minutes doing stretching
exercise and maybe some light jogging.
Another thing that is very important is the Choreography. Increasing
power and force can add significantly to the intensity of your routine
and cardiovascular benefits. Raising you upper limbs and bringing your
knees up higher is also helpful. This way you can get that good
workout that you want and still stay below 128 BPM.
Sometimes we get very enthusiastic and want to to do step aerobics
everyday. This is not a good idea. Most experts suggest that you limit
step aerobics to no more than 4 days a week. But you are encouraged to
participate in cross training activities with equipment you find in a
gym or bicycling. The idea is that you need to be cognizant of
possible injury doing step aerobics, especially if you increase the
tempo beyond 128 BPM.
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