Step aerobics is a classic cardio workout. It has lasted for decades for a simple reason: it delivers results. The "step" is a 4-inch to 12-inch raised platform. You step up, around, and down from the ...

Step aerobics is an up-tempo way to get your heart pumping and stay fit. Doing this choreographed cardio workout as part of a group exercise class can help build motivation and create a sense of ...

The first time I tried step aerobics my hair was in a side ponytail and Ace of Base was on the playlist. In A Christmas Carol, Ebenezer Scrooge is haunted one evening by the ghost of Christmas past.

All runners can benefit from single-leg exercises (also called unilateral exercises) - they are great for highlighting any muscle imbalances and improving your balance and core stability. Why? By ...

If you equate step aerobics with leg warmers and spandex, well, you’re not wrong—but you’re stuck in the 1980s version of it. As TikTok videos that have amassed millions of views show, the retro ...

Of all the fitness trends that defined the '80s, step aerobics ruled the home workout scene. While gym bros were busy pumping iron, this was the original way to “get your steps in.” Though step ...

After John Korir won the 2025 Boston Marathon, runners flocked to his Instagram to learn more about the 28-year-old’s training. Yes, there were the typical postrace photos with trophies and training ...

While talking to my coworker about my Shape Up series, I mentioned I wanted to take a dance class. She swore by Grit Fitness’ step aerobics class, so I signed up for an evening session. I was pumped.