01 December 2018

TEACHING FREESTYLE STEP AEROBICS - PART 1 - What is the big deal about teaching Freestyle Step Aerobics?

TEACHING FREESTYLE STEP AEROBICS

PART 1 - What is the big deal about teaching Freestyle Step Aerobics?

Things to keep in mind if looking at learning this art

Ok, you got my attention, tell me more...

In this blog article I will give you the “how to” or “step-by-step” guide to formulate and instructing freestyle step aerobics choreography at a presenter/master level. This will nearly guarantee that your Freestyle step sessions are filled to the rafter’s week in and week out.

In this blog article I will provide you with the following information:

Obtaining must have coaching skills to deliver faultless sessions that are not just easy for the members to understand and follow, but also damn easy to deliver to the attending class members.
Getting a failsafe and adaptable process for the creation of layered step routine.
Gaining complete transition learning steps to ensure a wide range and long life to your arrangements and combinations
Attaining top methods to becoming an advanced instructor without having to teach for years.
Applying expert guidance from the best freestyle step presenters on becoming one of the finest and profit from coaching freestyle step.

Growing into the shoes of a brilliant instructor: The where, the why and the how to gain from freestyle step expertise

The Where

The simple act of reading this blog article regarding freestyle step teaching expertise, even if you are doing it while shoving your lunch quickly during your lunch break, or reading it while drinking a hot cup-o-coffee or tea, is already your first deposit in the “brilliant freestyle step coach bank” thus investing in your future. “How do you make your first deposit” I hear you say? Well, that is a simple answer, what you need to do is to rehearse and practice the tools explained in here. They do say “practice makes perfect”. Then one day, you will turn around and realise that you have all of the skills needed to be an incredibly desirable freestyle step coach.

The Why

Giving a little bit of your valuable time into your coaching learning path, you will no doubt see your fitness profession spin on its hills and head into a new and more fascinating direction.

Confidence in yourself will grow exponentially as it will the capability to direct all the participants that will flock to your sessions.

Anyone in marketing will tell you that word of mouth is, without any doubt, the most influential means of promoting yourself, as it will make your name and being talked about you be in the lips of everyone as they talk about a accomplished effective coach. Fitness Centres and fitness clubs will trip over themselves and insisting that you come and work with them which in turn hands you the power to state your employment conditions and the always important “mula”…. That is your pay!

The How

Using unpretentious, clear and precise coaching, and at the same time making your participants more able to follow you
Making your sessions logical for everyone’s level while at the same time making it easy for them and be less effort for you to coach
Assuming a proficient technique for coaching giving confidence to all those participating in the session.
Realising the key to triumph in a very competitive fitness world as well as understanding the value of self-promotion.

--- END OF PART 1 ---

This is the end of the first instalment of this series on “Teaching Freestyle Step”. In our next article, we will be talking on the coaching skills required to get to be an excellent coach and presenter. We will be talking about specific skills, such as Cuing, Pre-phasing, Mirroring, Right footing, pre-placement, preview, demonstration, etc…..

I hope to see you…. Well, I hope you read our next article, and enjoy it as much as this one, if not more…..

See you soon!

"The information provided herein is strictly for educational purposes. Always consult your qualified Group Fitness Instructor before implementing any suggestions above."

Disclaimer

You must get your physician's approval before beginning any exercise suggested in this blog or any of its articles. Any recommendations found within these articles are not medical guidelines but are for educational purposes only. You must consult your physician prior to starting any suggestions in this blog, or if you have any medical condition or injury that contraindicates physical activity. The suggestions in this blog article are designed for individuals 18 years and older that have been approved by their physician to take any of the suggestions above.

The information in this blog article is meant to supplement, not replace, proper exercise training. All forms of exercise pose some inherent risks. As such we advise readers to take full responsibility for their safety and know their limits. Before practising the exercises in this blog article, be sure that your equipment is well-maintained, and do not take risks beyond your level of experience, aptitude, training and fitness. The exercises and dietary programs in this article are not intended as a substitute for any exercise routine or treatment or dietary regime that may have been prescribed by your physician.

Do not lift heavy weights if you are alone, inexperienced, injured, or fatigued. Do not perform any exercises unless you have been shown the proper technique by a certified personal trainer or certified strength and conditioning specialist. Always ask for instruction and assistance when lifting. Do not perform any exercise without proper instruction. Always do a warm-up prior to resistance training and interval training.

See your physician before starting any exercise or nutrition program. If you are taking any medications, you must talk to your physician before starting any exercise program, including Freestyle Step Aerobics. If you experience any light-headedness, dizziness, or shortness of breath while exercising, stop the movement and consult a physician.

You must have a complete physical examination if you are sedentary, if you have high cholesterol, high blood pressure, or diabetes, if you are overweight, or if you are over 30 years old. Please discuss all nutritional changes with your physician or a registered dietitian. If your physician recommends that you do not do Freestyle Step Aerobics, please follow your Doctor's orders.

That was our PART 1 of a Three Part series on how to teach Freestyle Step Aerobics as our December 2018 article. Two more articles to arrive to your inbox in the upcoming months.

Remember to feel free to comment, or contact me via email to FreestyleStepXTRVGNZ@gmail.com, and comment on what you think of this article, or any article you have read, or just any improvements you may want to see happening.

Bruno Jimenez
December 2018

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01 November 2018

Freestyle Step Aerobics Pros and Cons

...so what is good and what is bad about this fitness art form?

Introduction

Currently, many gyms have Freestyle Step Aerobics in their group fitness time-tables, which is important in making someone get into shape. Freestyle Step Aerobics is a set of choreographed movements done on a raised and adjustable platform. The Freestyle aerobics makes the class so fantastic because there are no specific routines, steps or moves. The instructors have the creative freedom to choreograph their dances, express their personalities and measure the capabilities of members involved in a given session. During the exercise, a person will experience moves such as the T- step, the corner knee, straddle down and the split step (CHFGYM, 2017).

Advantages of Freestyle Step Aerobics

Freestyle Step Aerobics is essential because it provides a full body workout to an individual. It also challenges a person’s cardiovascular system making it stronger over time. A regular cardio exercise can help in the prevention of heart diseases and high blood pressure. Moreover, the level of coordination and concentration during the exercise is an incredible mental stimulus. In any Step Aerobic, the body works against gravity, which stresses the bones and muscles, making them stronger. Besides, the classes incorporate moves that strengthen and tone the upper part of the body. The exercise can burn loads of calories if it is done intensely. 30-minutes freestyle Step Aerobics can burn approximately 210 to 444 calories but is determined by a person’s weight and the workout intensity. Burning of calories during exercise in combination with a less-calorie diet can enable one to lose body fat and sustain a healthy weight. The maintenance of a healthy weight can prevent diseases such as heart ailments, cancer, and diabetes (MCcarron, 2018). It also helps to alleviate stress as one gets engrossed into the music, and the movements tend to be very relaxing and freeing to most individuals.

Disadvantages of Freestyle Step Aerobics

The exercise is mentally exhausting because a person has to concentrate on the moves and one cannot predict the instructor’s subsequent move. The constant jumping and stepping involved in the Freestyle Step aerobics are not helpful to people who have bone, joint or ligament problems. An individual with such conditions can have severe sores and aches after the workout. The exercise might put a person to a risk of injury. In this case, an individual may mistakenly miss a step, resulting in a fall.

References

CHFGYM.co (2017). Freestyle step. Retrieved from http://www.chfgym.co.uk/fitness-class/freestyle-step/
MCcarron, J. (2018, January 30). The benefits of Step aerobics. Livestrong.com. Retrieved fromhttps://www.livestrong.com/article/459033-exercise-for-66-year-olds/

"The information provided herein is strictly for educational purposes. Always consult your qualified Group Fitness Instructor before implementing any suggestions above."

Disclaimer

You must get your physician's approval before beginning any exercise suggested in this blog or any of its articles. Any recommendations found within these articles are not medical guidelines but are for educational purposes only. You must consult your physician prior to starting any suggestions in this blog, or if you have any medical condition or injury that contraindicates physical activity. The suggestions in this blog article are designed for individuals 18 years and older that have been approved by their physician to take any of the suggestions above.

The information in this blog article is meant to supplement, not replace, proper exercise training. All forms of exercise pose some inherent risks. As such we advise readers to take full responsibility for their safety and know their limits. Before practising the exercises in this blog article, be sure that your equipment is well-maintained, and do not take risks beyond your level of experience, aptitude, training and fitness. The exercises and dietary programs in this article are not intended as a substitute for any exercise routine or treatment or dietary regime that may have been prescribed by your physician.

Do not lift heavy weights if you are alone, inexperienced, injured, or fatigued. Do not perform any exercises unless you have been shown the proper technique by a certified personal trainer or certified strength and conditioning specialist. Always ask for instruction and assistance when lifting. Do not perform any exercise without proper instruction. Always do a warm-up prior to resistance training and interval training.

See your physician before starting any exercise or nutrition program. If you are taking any medications, you must talk to your physician before starting any exercise program, including Freestyle Step Aerobics. If you experience any light-headedness, dizziness, or shortness of breath while exercising, stop the movement and consult a physician.

You must have a complete physical examination if you are sedentary, if you have high cholesterol, high blood pressure, or diabetes, if you are overweight, or if you are over 30 years old. Please discuss all nutritional changes with your physician or a registered dietician. If your physician recommends that you do not do Freestyle Step Aerobics, please follow your Doctor's orders.

That was our November 2018 Freestyle Step Article. Remember to feel free to comment, or contact me via email to FreestyleStepXTRVGNZ@gmail.com, and comment on what you think of this article, or any article you have read, or just any improvements you may want to see happening.

Bruno Jimenez
November 2018

01 October 2018

How You Can Add 10 Extra Years To Your Life

.... by doing Freestyle Step Aerobics

Who would like to add 10 years to their life?

...... if you are reading this, that means that the answer to my question above is... "yes!". Thought so, me too! Of course, as we regularly participate in Freestyle Step, we are already improving our health, but by how much? How do we know if we are doing enough to make a difference? Obviously, it takes more than exercise, and maintaining a proper diet is a critical factor in fending off illness and disease.

A recent study by the renowned Westmead Institute for Medical Research tried to establish how many extra years are actually earned by all that hard work in the studio or gym. Bear with me; it’s actually more interesting than it sounds! The Institute interviewed 1500 Australians over the age of 50 and tracked their lifestyle for a decade.

The results show that those who did more than 600 minutes of moderately intense exercise every week, gained an extra 10 years free from chronic illness. 600 minutes? That’s only 10 hours per week; I think we can manage that, don’t you?

According to the research, fitness fanatics who engaged in high levels of physical activity were twice as likely to avoid heart disease, cancer, strokes, angina and diabetes, compared with those people who do no exercise. And just to hammer home the point, they would be at their best, both physically and mentally 10 years later. So, your fun-packed step sessions not only improve your physical health but also help to avoid mental impairment in later life too! Who knew?

All this fancy science stuff comes from Professor Bamini Gopinath at the University of Sydney, who confirmed that 600 minutes of exercise per week will see the most significant reduction in the risk of chronic disease.

Currently, the World Health Organisation suggests that just two to three hours per week is enough, but Professor Gopinath disagrees. She makes it clear that older adults need to include more vigorous and prolonged exercise in their routine whenever possible.

Although running and weight training obviously have some benefits, you won’t be surprised to learn that high impact step aerobics is an exercise that burns a lot of calories. Would you believe it burns 444 calories in just half an hour? That’s an awful lot of cake!

So, get working towards 10 hours per week to gain 10 extra years on your life. Who’s with me on this?

"The information provided herein is strictly for educational purposes. Always consult your qualified Group Fitness Instructor before implementing any suggestions above."

Disclaimer

You must get your physician's approval before beginning any exercise suggested in this blog or any of its articles. Any recommendations found within these articles are not medical guidelines but are for educational purposes only. You must consult your physician prior to starting any suggestions in this blog, or if you have any medical condition or injury that contraindicates physical activity. The suggestions in this blog article are designed for individuals 18 years and older that have been approved by their physician to take any of the suggestions above.

The information in this blog article is meant to supplement, not replace, proper exercise training. All forms of exercise pose some inherent risks. As such we advise readers to take full responsibility for their safety and know their limits. Before practising the exercises in this blog article, be sure that your equipment is well-maintained, and do not take risks beyond your level of experience, aptitude, training and fitness. The exercises and dietary programs in this article are not intended as a substitute for any exercise routine or treatment or dietary regime that may have been prescribed by your physician.

Do not lift heavy weights if you are alone, inexperienced, injured, or fatigued. Do not perform any exercises unless you have been shown the proper technique by a certified personal trainer or certified strength and conditioning specialist. Always ask for instruction and assistance when lifting. Do not perform any exercise without proper instruction. Always do a warm-up prior to resistance training and interval training.

See your physician before starting any exercise or nutrition program. If you are taking any medications, you must talk to your physician before starting any exercise program, including Freestyle Step Aerobics. If you experience any light-headedness, dizziness, or shortness of breath while exercising, stop the movement and consult a physician.

You must have a complete physical examination if you are sedentary, if you have high cholesterol, high blood pressure, or diabetes, if you are overweight, or if you are over 30 years old. Please discuss all nutritional changes with your physician or a registered dietician. If your physician recommends that you do not do Freestyle Step Aerobics, please follow your Doctor's orders.

That was our October 2018. Remember to feel free to comment, or contact me via email to FreestyleStepXTRVGNZ@gmail.com, and comment on what you think of this article, or any article you have read, or just any improvements you may want to see happening.

Bruno Jimenez
October 2018

01 September 2018

Strength and Step – a Marriage made in Heaven

1 What is the big deal about teaching Freestyle Step Aerobics?

Freestyle Step Aerobics is not like learning a bachelor degree, but there are some things to keep in mind if looking at learning it.

1.1 Ok, you got my attention, tell me more….

In this blog article I will provide you with the following information:

· Obtaining must have coaching skills to deliver faultless sessions that are not just easy for the members to understand and follow, but also damn easy to deliver to the attending class members.

· Getting a failsafe and adaptable process for the creation of layered step routine.

· Gaining complete transition learning steps to ensure a wide range and long life to your arrangements and combinations.

· Attaining top methods to becoming an advanced instructor without having to teach for years.

· Applying expert guidance from the best freestyle step presenters on becoming one of the finest and profit from coaching freestyle step.

2 Growing into the shoes of a brilliant instructor: The where, the why and the how to gain from freestyle step expertise?

2.1 The where

2.2 The why

Giving a little bit of your valuable time into your coaching learning path, you will no doubt see your fitness profession spin on its hills and head into a new and more fascinating direction.

Confidence in yourself will grow exponentially as it will the capability to direct all the participants that will flock to your sessions.

2.3 The how

· Using unpretentious, clear and precise coaching, and at the same time making your participants more able to follow you

· Making your sessions logical for everyone’s level while at the same time making it easy for them and be less effort for you to coach.

· Assuming a proficient technique for coaching giving confidence to all those participating in the session.

· Realising the key to triumph in a very competitive fitness world as well as understanding the value of self-promotion.

This is the end of the first instalment of this series on “Teaching Freestyle Step”. In our next article, we will be talking on the coaching skills required to get to be an excellent coach and presenter. We will be talking about specific skills, such as Cueing, Pre=phasing, Mirroring, Right footing, pre-placement, preview, demonstration, etc….

I hope to see you…. Well, I hope you read our next article, and enjoy it as much as this one, if not more….

See you soon!

.

"The information provided herein is strictly for educational purposes. Always consult your qualified Group Fitness Instructor before implementing any suggestions above."

Disclaimer

You must get your physician's approval before beginning any exercise suggested in this blog or any of its articles. Any recommendations found within these articles are not medical guidelines but are for educational purposes only. You must consult your physician prior to starting any suggestions in this blog, or if you have any medical condition or injury that contraindicates physical activity. The suggestions in this blog article are designed for individuals 18 years and older that have been approved by their physician to take any of the suggestions above.

The information in this blog article is meant to supplement, not replace, proper exercise training. All forms of exercise pose some inherent risks. As such we advise readers to take full responsibility for their safety and know their limits. Before practicing the exercises in this blog article, be sure that your equipment is well-maintained, and do not take risks beyond your level of experience, aptitude, training and fitness. The exercises and dietary programs in this article are not intended as a substitute for any exercise routine or treatment or dietary regime that may have been prescribed by your physician.

Do not lift heavy weights if you are alone, inexperienced, injured, or fatigued. Do not perform any exercises unless you have been shown the proper technique by a certified personal trainer or certified strength and conditioning specialist. Always ask for instruction and assistance when lifting. Do not perform any exercise without proper instruction. Always do a warm-up prior to resistance training and interval training.

See your physician before starting any exercise or nutrition program. If you are taking any medications, you must talk to your physician before starting any exercise program, including Freestyle Step Aerobics. If you experience any light-headedness, dizziness, or shortness of breath while exercising, stop the movement and consult a physician.

You must have a complete physical examination if you are sedentary, if you have high cholesterol, high blood pressure, or diabetes, if you are overweight, or if you are over 30 years old. Please discuss all nutritional changes with your physician or a registered dietician. If your physician recommends that you do not do Freestyle Step Aerobics, please follow your Doctor's orders.

That was our September 2018. Remember to feel free to comment, or contact me via email to FreestyleStepXTRVGNZ@gmail.com, and comment on what you think of this article, or any article you have read, or just any improvements you may want to see happening.

Bruno Jimenez
September 2018

11 August 2018

Would Step Aerobics Training Be Of Benefit To Volleyball Players?

Would I be writing a blog article about this if it wasn’t?

Introduction

As regular visitors to the gym, we all know the benefits of freestyle step aerobics. Not only is it a great, fun workout for the whole body, but it gets that heart pumping, burns fat and improves your lungs. But, have you ever wondered if it would have any effect on professional sports players? As athletes are already fit and healthy, would doing step aerobics training increase their cardiorespiratory endurance? Well, this very subject has been studied by Doctor Savithiri, a director of physical education in India, and she chose a group of volleyball players for the test.

The study

Volleyball is one of the most played and popular sports throughout the world, and requires power, agility and speed; therefore physical fitness is of the utmost importance. Ideally, players should have a high aerobic capacity to maintain their performance on the court throughout the game. The test results of a player’s cardiorespiratory endurance can often influence the selection of a world-class team.

For the study, 24 volleyball players were randomly selected from Sri Parashakthi College for Women in Tamilnadu, ranging in age from 18 to 23 years. They were divided into two groups, with Group A taking on step aerobics training, and Group B just doing their normal activities. Group A did their step aerobics on three alternate days per week, for an hour’s session. The study lasted for six weeks.

At the end of the comprehensive study, both groups were assessed by a nine-minute Cooper run/walk test. Now, I don’t know about you, but I had never heard of this before. It turns out; it’s a fitness test where you run as far as you can on a treadmill for up to twelve minutes. Walking is allowed but isn’t encouraged, and you should run at a steady pace with no sprinting. It was developed for military purposes, and, as an example, the Australian Army is expected to run 2.4 kilometers in 12 minutes.

Conclusion

Anyway, back to the volleyball players’ results! Would you be surprised to learn that those players doing step aerobics significantly improved their cardiorespiratory endurance? This particular Group A improved by over 7.5 %, compared with Group B. It just goes to show, step aerobics is not only the most enjoyable way to keep fit, but even professional athletes can benefit from it!

"The information provided herein is strictly for educational purposes. Always consult your qualified Group Fitness Instructor before implementing any suggestions above."

Disclaimer

You must get your physician's approval before beginning any exercise suggested in this blog or any of its articles. Any recommendations found within these articles are not medical guidelines but are for educational purposes only. You must consult your physician prior to starting any suggestions in this blog, or if you have any medical condition or injury that contraindicates physical activity. The suggestions in this blog article are designed for individuals 18 years and older that have been approved by their physician to take any of the suggestions above.

The information in this blog article is meant to supplement, not replace, proper exercise training. All forms of exercise pose some inherent risks. As such we advise readers to take full responsibility for their safety and know their limits. Before practicing the exercises in this blog article, be sure that your equipment is well-maintained, and do not take risks beyond your level of experience, aptitude, training and fitness. The exercises and dietary programs in this article are not intended as a substitute for any exercise routine or treatment or dietary regime that may have been prescribed by your physician.

Do not lift heavy weights if you are alone, inexperienced, injured, or fatigued. Do not perform any exercises unless you have been shown the proper technique by a certified personal trainer or certified strength and conditioning specialist. Always ask for instruction and assistance when lifting. Do not perform any exercise without proper instruction. Always do a warm-up prior to resistance training and interval training.

See your physician before starting any exercise or nutrition program. If you are taking any medications, you must talk to your physician before starting any exercise program, including Freestyle Step Aerobics. If you experience any light-headedness, dizziness, or shortness of breath while exercising, stop the movement and consult a physician.

You must have a complete physical examination if you are sedentary, if you have high cholesterol, high blood pressure, or diabetes, if you are overweight, or if you are over 30 years old. Please discuss all nutritional changes with your physician or a registered dietician. If your physician recommends that you do not do Freestyle Step Aerobics, please follow your Doctor's orders.

That was our August 2018 article. Remember to feel free to comment, or contact me via email to FreestyleStepXTRVGNZ@gmail.com, and comment on what you think of this article, or any article you have read, or just any improvements you may want to see happening.

Bruno Jimenez
August 2018

01 July 2018

Euro Fitness Conventions with Freestyle Step Sessions (2018)

Freestyle Step Euro Style!

Freestyle Step Brothers and Sisters of Europe have much to look forward to this year, with many freestyle step conventions being held in major towns and cities. Some of the greatest master instructors will be on hand with a multitude of classes and styles to suit all tastes. Many of them have cocktail parties, quizzes and contests to boost the fun factor, with something for everyone to enjoy.
Why is it that freestyle step is rising in popularity in Europe? You might argue that Europeans have always been ahead of the game when it comes to working out, quickly embracing the original step training in the late 80’s. Maybe it’s their relaxed and friendly nature, enjoying the social aspects of exercising in a group?

Whatever the reason, one thing we know for sure, those lucky Euro-Steppers certainly have a host of top-class conventions on the horizon!

These are just some of the ones I have come across in my “virtual” travels:

CambriFit (Spain)

The third in the series of the “Beach Convention” (“Convención de la Playa)” is now under-way... Fitness, music, entertainment, fun, sun, beach, party, a variety of activities, just the best set-up!... Without a doubt is the perfect combination for a memorable weekend… unique and unforgettable, because this year we are going to leave our mark in one of the most magnificent location of the “La Costa Dorada” (Spanish version of the “The Gold Coast”), Cambrils on the 6th, 7th and 8th of July. In the Freestyle Step arena CambriFit is bringing together, Alex Schemes, Alessandro Uccellini, Lenka Matasova, Arturo Javier Vargas Castillo, Joel Lee, Juan Colomina and Carlos Alvarez. Some of the group sessions include BaileActivo (Active Dance), Dance, AeroDance, Zumba, Multiple Step, Step Party, and Duo Step (2 instructors) to mention some. This convention also has other non-choreographed sessions such as Royal Marine Workout, Slow Core Training, Strong Mind Workout, Pilates, Tabata, Total Body Functional, Fit Couple Workout and Beach Summer Training

Be Freestyle 6 (France)

The French gym, Burpees Tours Nord, known for its small group work, will be hosting the sixth annual event in the “Be Freestyle” series. Held over two days July 28 to July 29, classes include Aero, Step and Aero Team. Heading up the guest list is Morgan Moreau, head coach of Crossfit Madeleine in Paris. He will be personally leading two Freestyle Step classes, with other renowned instructors including Zena Sahieli and Yamine Saoudi.

Ideas 12 + 1 (Spain)

Taking place over three days, November 9 to November 11, in Malaga, this is an annual convention with a different theme every time. This year it is angels and demons. Leading the Dance Aero classes will be Miki Hatada, a popular Japanese fitness presenter, known for her dynamic moves. Mustapha Ait Aiss and Tony Rapillo will assist her. Ideasfitness® is a fitness program where you can find the tools and choreography needed to develop Freestyle Step Classes with ease, with the methodology objective to enable to maintain a healthy body, as well as to develop, make stronger and provide flexibility to the body by using fitness moves and dance.

Attitude by Anton Todorov (Germany)

One of the biggest freestyle conventions in Europe, this three-day event runs from June 29 to July 1 and is held in Frankfurt. It has 26 different presenters from all over the world, hosting classes that include Step Spain, Attitude Step, Step Queens, Step Moscow, Boys Step, Speed Step and Step Reebok Team Italy just to mention a few Freestyle Step related sessions. You will also find Dance, Aero Impact, and ReeJam. Anton Todorov himself will be personally leading two classes, assisted by Remy Huleux for Speed Step, and Mirjan Tahiraj for Attitude Step. Bulgarian born Anton is known for his cheeky charm and entertaining step choreographies. The event takes place in Anschrift (Frankfurt). As a great presenter, Anton Todorov does other Fitness events, including the “Euro Convention Barcelona” (see below).

Euro Convention Barcelona (Spain)

Euro Convention Barcelona (Spain) is one of the most famous freestyle conventions, this event attracts some of the greatest instructors and is held over three days October 19 to October 21. Freestyle step fans will be thrilled to see the likes of Gil Lopes, Arturo Javier Vargas Castillo, Anton Todorov and Jessica Exposito. Gil Lopes will be taking on Aero Brazil and Mega Brazil Step, guaranteed to be fun classes, full of surprises. Arturo Javier Vargas Castillo will be bringing his own inimitable style to the Aeromotion and Step Revolution classes for which he is very well known in the Fitness Circles. Not to be missed is Jessica Exposito with the Super Dance Party. The event ends with a Hip Hop Old School class, sure to be remembered as a fitting finale.

Don’t you wish you could hop over on a plane to Europe to catch all of these fun-filled freestyle step conventions? …. Well, I will be personally attending the Euro Convention Barcelona (Spain) and will try to obtain some footage, and interviews to be added to this blog, so I can share it with all of you.

Until my next blog….!

"The information provided herein is strictly for educational purposes. Always consult your qualified Group Fitness Instructor before implementing any suggestions above."

Disclaimer

You must get your physician's approval before beginning any exercise suggested in this blog or any of its articles. Any recommendations found within these articles are not medical guidelines but are for educational purposes only. You must consult your physician prior to starting any suggestions in this blog, or if you have any medical condition or injury that contraindicates physical activity. The suggestions in this blog article are designed for individuals 18 years and older that have been approved by their physician to take any of the suggestions above.

The information in this blog article is meant to supplement, not replace, proper exercise training. All forms of exercise pose some inherent risks. As such we advise readers to take full responsibility for their safety and know their limits. Before practising the exercises in this blog article, be sure that your equipment is well-maintained, and do not take risks beyond your level of experience, aptitude, training and fitness. The exercises and dietary programs in this article are not intended as a substitute for any exercise routine or treatment or dietary regime that may have been prescribed by your physician.

Do not lift heavy weights if you are alone, inexperienced, injured, or fatigued. Do not perform any exercises unless you have been shown the proper technique by a certified personal trainer or certified strength and conditioning specialist. Always ask for instruction and assistance when lifting. Do not perform any exercise without proper instruction. Always do a warm-up prior to resistance training and interval training.

See your physician before starting any exercise or nutrition program. If you are taking any medications, you must talk to your physician before starting any exercise program, including Freestyle Step Aerobics. If you experience any light-headedness, dizziness, or shortness of breath while exercising, stop the movement and consult a physician.

You must have a complete physical examination if you are sedentary, if you have high cholesterol, high blood pressure, or diabetes, if you are overweight, or if you are over 30 years old. Please discuss all nutritional changes with your physician or a registered dietician. If your physician recommends that you do not do Freestyle Step Aerobics, please follow your Doctor's orders.

That was our July 2018 article. Remember to feel free to comment, or contact me via email to FreestyleStepXTRVGNZ@gmail.com, and comment on what you think of this article, or any article you have read, or just any improvements you may want to see happening.

Bruno Jimenez
July 2018