Zumba® Step

Perfect For

Those who are looking to feel the burn, baby!

Looking to strengthen and tone your legs and glutes? Step right up.

 

How It Works

We combine the awesome toning and strengthening power of Step aerobics, with the fun fitness-party that only  Zumba® brings to the dance-floor.

 

Benefits

Zumba® Step increase cardio and calorie burning, while adding moves that define and sculpt your core and legs.

 

Moreover, step is good for bad knees!!!

Step aerobics was first introduced in Atlanta by a injured aerobics instructor, Gin Miller. She started climbing her porch steps as a form of rehabilitation for a knee injury and realized that "stepping" was not only a low impact, non-irritating form of exercise for her knee but also provided a good cardiovascular workout. Ms. Miller then began introducing step aerobics into the health clubs at which she taught. Shortly afterwards Ms. Miller teamed up with Reebok and formed Step ReebokTM. The rest is fitness history.

Force platform studies have shown that step aerobics is a low impact activity yet has a high energy cost and produces a good cardiovascular workout. A comparison that is usually made equates an hour of step aerobics with the same energy expenditure as running seven miles yet with the impact of walking at a three mile a hour pace. A key factor that contributes to this low impact/high intensity situation is that one foot is in contact with the ground or bench at all times, compared to running when both feet can be off the ground. 

"The information provided herein by The American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine is strictly for educational purposes and is not a substitute for an evaluation or treatment recommendations by a podiatric physician."

Full Article: http://www.aapsm.org/ct1198.html