Freestyle Step, best thing to do during the quarantine
Why choosing Freestyle Step during the Coronavirus quarentine is best.
"Do something today that your future self will thank you for"- words of Sean Patrick Flanery (American author and martial artist). Every time I read them, they hit me hard. They always motivate me to use my time doing something productive. Tell you the truth, not always successful in doing something productive, but it does motivate me. 😊
We’re all familiar with the present situation around the world with the “Rona”, and how people are asked to be confined in their own home. People have found themselves with a lot of time on their hands, and are confused on how to use it, or are just… not using it. Being between 4 walls 24 hours a day is not something that many people are comfortable with, most people have not had to experience this before. Schools, universities, public transport, shopping centres, gyms, many businesses, in other words everything is in shutdown or restricted access (. . . except pharmacies, chemists, hospitals, grocery shops and other primary level shops and institutions off course). The “Rona” has broken the backbone that supported the economy of many countries across the world. Now as we are surrounded in the claws of this very dangerous and deadly virus, people’s habits need to change rapidly to adapt. So, before you develop soreness on your backside from laying on the couch and doing the best version of “lazy” that you can come up with, it’s best to use your time in some healthy self-improvement tasks.
Now, I believe you already know the consequences you’ll face if you ignore your health needs in this “Rona” period. Not only you will be putting your life in danger, but also that of your family and those close to you. Really, right now, your inactivity is as dangerous as the Corona virus itself. If you look around you, you can see that there are tons of options available to help you to overcome the dangers of inactivity. Some will be on the outside, with a responsible social distancing separation between you and others, or some might be at home, either on your own or with an online pre-recorded exercise video, or live event. According to me the best of all of the available options would always be to go with Freestyle Step, in a COVID-19 responsible gym, or at home with a pre-recorded step session, or one of the so many a live events around in the ether of the internet.
If you know me, you will understand why I’d choose freestyle step. But if we have not had the pleasure to meet each other, and you are wondering why I’d choose Freestyle step, then I would just plainly put it this way… I reckon that Freestyle step has everything you and your body need.
Basics first, Freestyle step are exercises choreographed with music stepping on and off a platform somewhat lifted from the ground. With the basics covered, I will also add that you do not need any additional workout machines for it. All you need is an elevated step; thus it makes it a very easy type of workout to be carried out at home. Freestyle step is great way to burn out fat and improve lower body strength. Then add to this the great music that is used for these workouts, and how much fun an exercise routine can be if appropriate for your level of experience on the step. Simply put these are very fun and entertaining exercises with added health benefits.
I hope I have convinced you, and you have made up your mind to add freestyle step to your stay home routine. Next, you will have to choose what kind of “road” you are going to follow to carry out your Freestyle step aerobics workout. The first “road” or “kind” that comes to mind is online streaming (live or pre-recorded), while another one is physical group sessions in a COVID-19 responsible gym. Believe me, it can sometimes be complicated to choose either one as both have their own “good” and “not so good” things about them. So, lets bring some of these up and see where this discussion takes us.
If you are a “happy chappy” at home, doing your own thing, not needing to be surrounded by other peeps, etc… what some people would call an introvert, then online sessions would be the best option for you. If you are COVID-19 responsible and concerned by this global pandemic (. . . we are all a bit concerned about this… some more than others) then online freestyle stepping can sort this problem for you. In addition, in an online class you can get the company of a friend or a relative who is far away to be there with you. Would you not love to step with a friend from another city here in Australia? Or from another country? I just had the pleasure of doing the “LIVE OZ Step Coast 2 Coast” where I was stepping with my friends from Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Western Australia for about 3 hours. It was a very much fun event, full of laughter, workout, sweating and choreography from our great pool of instructors (my friend Peta Clarke from Melbourne, my buddy Celeste Frost from Adelaide, and my newest freestyle step buddy Bettina Fiebig from Perth) and in addition, a great bunch of stepping friends. All in the privacy of my own home, and without displacing myself around. It was a great event, and a great way to catch up with friends.
Due to the “Rona” global pandemic, online classes are on fire. You can find a large selection of step classes without leaving comfort of your house. I believe the greatest advantage we have in an online class is that no one is looking at you if you choose not to share your video cam. Many peeps avoid group exercises sessions as they fear that might turn themselves into laughingstock by getting the moves wrong. With online sessions there is no need to get nervous about this, as no one else can see you thus, who cares if you get it wrong? Making a mistake would not be embarrassing, but instead you can identify this error and see how to sort it out, without letting the world know that you made a blunder (. . . “Big Brother” is not watching). In addition, practising from a video has the added benefit of allowing you to pause and replay portions of the video that might need review. If you feel that you are not quite getting the routine, then you can pause the video, rewind it and re-watch that more intricate part so you can break it down and understand it better.
I guess that are enough reasons going in favour for choosing online sessions. But don’t forget that choosing online sessions also has its own number of reasons to go against it. I will discuss them side-by-side with the comparable face-to-face group sessions.
Most important of all, that I hope you would agree with, is that having an instructor present in physical form right in front of you and the other step session participants is very helpful and safe. If you are doing something in the wrong way, the instructor is always there to see it and correct you if necessary. Another aspect to consider is that the instructor might see something being done wrong by someone, but does not want to call on this person in front of others to do the correction, or several members are not quite getting a specific move, then he can give “hints” and suggestions to the general class to avoid any embarrassment. Of course, the instructor also gives advice about safety during the session, as well as how to perform some moves safely. Needless to say that if you have a specific problem with a move, and the instructor has not picked up on that, you can always follow someone else in the class that has got the intricacy of the move that is near you. Failing all that, you can always approach the instructor during the times he/she say “does anyone got any questions about any of the moves” or you can always approach them after the class. Most of these you cannot do online class, don’t you reckon? For these types of situations, it’s just simply better on a face-to-face, of course always observe the COVID-19 and social distancing rules while at the Gym.
Well, I think this is enough comparison for now. So, it is really up to you to decide which is it going to be, an online class or real group sessions. But you must choose one…. Or both! But you cannot simply decide to do none. Your health is something you cannot ignore and should not ignore. Ignoring it will do you no good (I am starting to sound like my mother!). So just go for it. You won’t find better time than now to enjoy the options offered out there. Always remember that taking care of yourself and your health, you are indirectly also protecting your family’s health as a unit.
Keep safe! and keep stepping!
"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 2020. 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 2020
August 2020
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