Types of Aerobic Step Movements

In 1989, Gin Miller created step aerobics as a form of exercise. It became increasingly popular in the 1990s and is still practiced in most health clubs across the country. Step aerobics is a great cardiovascular exercise that involves a set of moves that is choreographed to music by an instructor.

  1. The Basic Step

    • If you are just beginning, the first step to learn when doing step aerobics is the basic step. Face your bench. Step up to the center of the bench with your right foot. Then follow with your left foot. Step down with your right foot, and then step down with your left foot. To switch to left leg lead, tap your left foot to the floor. This will alternate your weight to your right foot, allowing your left foot to step up first.

    Turn Step

    • Begin with your right hip facing toward the step. Step up with your right foot. Then bring your left foot up to meet your right foot and turn your body to the right. Step down with your right foot and then tap down with your left foot.

    Over the Top

    • Begin with your right hip facing the bench and your body facing left. With your right foot, step up. Step up with your left foot to meet your right foot. With your right foot, step down on the other side of the bench. Then tap down with your left foot.

    Across the Top

    • Begin with your right hip next to the left end of the bench. With your right foot, take a big step on to the bench. As you step up with your left foot to meet your right foot, propel your whole body across the bench. Tap down with your left foot. Then repeat in the other direction with your left hip next to the right end of the bench.