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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.

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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/

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

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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.

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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

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