Women's Magazine will tell you about step aerobics.
A little history
The pioneer step aerobics became champion in bodybuilding Gin Miller. After suffering a knee injury Gina used the stairs of his porch, as the trainer is specially designed for rehabilitation exercises.
Training on the steps of the surprised woman for the stunning result, and this in turn gave impetus to the creation of a new form of aerobics.
Lose weight walking
Perhaps, step aerobics can easily be called one of the most simple and effective ways to lose weight, because this kind of loads do not require much effort from you, a lot of time and focus on the exercises. In order to lose weight, you need your feet and step platform.
This is the only sports equipment used in this type of aerobics. The height of this platform will vary depending on your physical condition and training: from 15-30 see Beginners it is better to buy a platform height of 15-20 cm, and advanced - 30 cm, respectively.
So, all that you are required, under the rhythmic music, walking, climb onto the platform and go down with it. When you learn to coordinate their movements, without missing a beat, can complicate the task, and to combine walking movements with elements of gymnastics and dance steps.
At first it may seem that everything is extremely easy and simple, and now imagine: within an hour or two you will climb up and down, walking at a rapid pace, while doing intense movements of hands, perhaps even with dumbbells!
Undeniable advantages
- Minimal space and effort to practice "step". For this you will need a special platform, which can be purchased at sporting goods stores. If this is not possible, you can use a regular bench made of wood or durable plastic with non-slip surface.
The effect of step aerobics already visible after two months of training. During this time, if you are not lazy and did everything 100%, you can lose up to 10 kg
- Step - effective method of losing weight: 2 hours exercises burn more than 800 calories.
- Exercises affect the body complex, but the main emphasis is on the formation and development of the muscles of the buttocks, posterior thigh, the muscles of the thighs, stomach, abs, legs.
Aerobics has a beneficial effect on the entire body, strengthening the respiratory, cardiovascular, muscular and nervous system, and it also normalizes blood pressure and the activity of the vestibular apparatus.
Contraindications
Step aerobics is impossible to engage people with heart disease, high blood pressure and those who suffer from varicose veins or joint diseases.
Interesting facts
Scientists from the United States conducted a series of studies that examined the impact step aerobics on the prevention and treatment of various diseases. It turned out that step is indispensable for arthritis and osteoporosis, which are usually caused by physical inactivity, i.e. the lack of movement.
- On the physiological effect of the program for step aerobics with music equated to run 20 miles at a good pace.
- The players of the Brazilian national team for several years begin your workout with step aerobics.
- Step aerobics is popular in more than 40 countries around the world.
Regular classes such as step aerobics have a positive effect not only on physical but also on the mental state. In particular, most engaged in decreased levels of depression and nervousness.
In step aerobics more than 200 ways of getting on the platform and vanishing with her.
- According to statistics, at 1000 hours of step aerobics have only 1 injury.
- Every 5 cm "+ height step platform give an additional 12% of the load.
Source:
Women's Magazine
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