Freestyle Step members are like a box of chocolates!

.... and as such, we are of all sorts

There are many different versions of what Freestyle Step is all about. To some is just another workout, to others is a way to release tension while learning a layered structured routine, etc...

For me, Freestyle Step is my absolute favourite group workout class type.  Just like Hi-Lo Aerobics, Freestyle Step comes from the basic, repetitive and, at times, high impact moves, and has evolved into a more dance inspired and challenging choreographed routines. 

With this evolution of Freestyle Step, the instructor has greater opportunities for challenging and innovative routines. You no longer challenge your body with repetitive step moves, but you also ask your brain and coordination to give it a go.

It does not happen in all countries, however in most, and certainly here in Australia, the Freestyle step choreography is taught in progressive layers of movements, starting each "Block" using basic moves, then adapting and morphing such moves,
adding more and more variations until the choreograph "block" is achieved taking Freestyle Step members through an challenging journey, arriving at destination with a great smile on their faces and sweat (radiance for woman) pouring out from their skins.

Teacher's choreography complexity needs to adapt to the level of the "majority" of the members in the gym floor. In some instances, the instructor can breakdown a bewildering array of moves to achieve an awesome choreographed block, while at other times when the class is not as advanced, the range of choreography lingers more towards the more basic moves.

An instructor aim is to provide a great workout, and as with Freestyle Step, including a brain workout. However satisfying everyone is just an impossibility as the variety of members attending a class is as varied as it is out there on the streets. Some members go for the workout, some for the release of frustration, some for the brain workout, some.... just for the fun of it....

So....? what can an instructor do? As indicated before:

• an instructor is to aim the class to the majority level of the attendees in that class.
• However it also needs to be an all "sorts" inclusive class.
• Basic moves should be provided to members, and advise those taking the basic option that it is ok to just stay at that level and ignore the rest.
• Show advanced and very advanced options also, and advise those taking these advanced options that it is also ok to take them on.
• Advise members that they can also do their "Version" of the choreography moves, and advise to overall use relatively "safe moves" while executing them.
• Keep reassuring members, basic, advanced or "freelancers" members, from time to time during the class execution.

The true Freestyle Step aim is to give a great cardio workout, and assisting in the development of overall muscle tone, but specially around your legs and butt. However it also provides agility, coordination and balance general improvement adding to personal confidence.

...and there is no other class in the timetable, or at least in my opinion, that gives me that satisfaction when I realise I got that tricky little move I thought I couldn't do, but then..... it suddenly clicks into place!.... Smiles all over!